Michelle Potts, MD, Division Chief

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physical medicine and rehabilitation

expertise

spasticity management and concussion

bio

Dr. Potts is the chief, division of physical medicine and rehabilitation. She completed her fellowship training in pediatric rehabilitation medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital and residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center, both in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Potts received her undergraduate degree with honors from the College of Mount Saint Joseph followed by her doctor of medicine graduate degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Dr. Potts is board certified by the American Board for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prior to coming to Dayton Children’s, Dr. Potts worked for three years at Nationwide Children’s Hospital while also educating students in the department of Physician Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University as a clinical assistant professor. After moving to Dayton, she continued her work as a clinical assistant professor at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Her dedication over the years has earned her the ranking on the Best Doctors of America list. She has a passion and expertise in helping cerebral palsy patients as well as concussion and spasticity management. She says "Dayton Children's is special because it is a small hospital with a big heart. Everyone has the same of goal of helping all children be the best they can be and doing that in the most caring way possible."

education and training

medical school: Wright State University
residency: The Ohio State University
fellowship: Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Nationwide Children's Hospital
board certification: Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

publications and presentations

Araujo GC, Antonini TN, Monahan K, Gelfius C, Klamar K, Potts M, Yeates KO, Bodin D. The relationship of suboptimal effort and post-concussion symptoms in children and adolescents with mild traumatic brain injury. Clin Neuropsychol. 2014 Mar 20.
Potts MA, Stewart EW, Griesser MJ, Harris JD, Gelfius CD, Klamar K. Exceptional neurological recovery in a teenage football player after second impact syndrome with a thin subdural hematoma. PM&R. 2012 Jul;4(7):530-2
Mortimer D, Potts MA, Gelfius CD Deleterious Cognitive and Motoric Effects of Haloperidol in a Teenager with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report. PM&R. 2013 Dec;5(12):1077-80

awards, honors and organizations

Member, Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) and American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM)

get to know me

I chose my specialty because...

I enjoy helping kids overcome physical challenges in order to live their lives to the fullest.

I chose to work at Dayton Children's because...

I got a warm fuzzy feeling when I visited and knew I wanted to be part of an organization committed to providing the best possible care for the children of Dayton. It is an organization with nationally recognized talent committed to caring for the children of the Dayton community and at the same time has that "small town feel".

Dayton Children's is special because...

everyone works hard to provide the best care for the kids. They love their jobs and know they are making a difference every day.

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10/29/25

Dr.Potts listens carefully and is always very up front about what is best for my son.

09/03/25

Dr. Potts has been very, very helpful during this condition that my daughter has. And she has been very understanding and has been so helpful to help me get the things that my daughter needs to help her get better and to get stronger. Unfortunately, my daughter has a critical illness, but Dr. Potts has been so great and helpful and explains things to where I can better understand them. And all around, she is just a great doctor. I really, really am so grateful that I found her. And I would definitely recommend her for anybody that is going through any kind of terminal illness or critical illness for their daughter or their son. I just, I think she is wonderful. I really, really do like her.

02/11/25

Dr. Potts is great! She always makes our son feel comfortable when he comes in for his Botox injections. She takes the time to answer any questions we have.

01/28/25

Very nice, kind, understanding, thoughtful, very professional. The whole staff was very professional. They did things in a timely manner, did the best they can. Just waiting on the wheelchair company to do their job. But other than that, I have no complaints with the doctor. Doctors were taking care of me in the hospital and I love all the doctors and nurses and staff and everybody involved. They're a blessing for all kids. They have respect and courtesy and they care. I like that out of them.