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Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Allergy Clinic Closed
Our Commitment to Clinical Excellence
A Kansas native, Dr. Kirk Potter is a double board-certified surgeon who brought his world-class medical training home to western Kansas. After honing his advanced surgical expertise during a demanding residency and specialized fellowship in Philadelphia, he returned to Kansas to offer highly individualized care. He integrates a holistic approach to patient wellness, helping you achieve your unique aesthetic vision in a supportive and reassuring environment.
Board Certified in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Potter was awarded his certification in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery in December 2019. Being designated as a Diplomate of this board requires meeting stringent, prescribed requirements and demonstrates a verified mastery of complex aesthetic and reconstructive surgical techniques.
American Society of Breast Surgeons
In October 2024, Dr. Potter was appointed as an active member of The American Society of Breast Surgeons. This specific credential explicitly recognizes his professed interest and dedication to improving the practice of breast surgery. It highlights his direct commitment to elevating the standards of clinical excellence in modern breast care.
Board Certified in General Surgery
Demonstrating extensive foundational expertise, Dr. Potter is also board-certified in General Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. This certification, maintained through strict compliance with Osteopathic Continuous Certification requirements, highlights a comprehensive mastery of general surgical principles to ensure the highest standard of safety and care in the operating room.
Elevating the Standard in the Midwest
Dr. Kirk D. Potter is a double board-certified surgeon specializing in both plastic and reconstructive surgery and general surgery. With nearly two decades of experience serving the Hays community, Dr. Potter is dedicated to helping patients achieve their aesthetic and reconstructive goals through highly individualized, holistic care.
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Dr. Potter offers a comprehensive suite of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments designed to improve body contour and restore natural, youthful beauty. Beyond cosmetic enhancements, he brings extensive expertise in complex reconstructive techniques, specializing in breast cancer reconstruction, complicated wound care, extensive burns, and hand trauma.
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A Kansas native, Dr. Potter spent his childhood in Colby and graduated from Lewis High School. He earned dual degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Washburn University in Topeka before achieving his medical degree from the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001.
To refine his surgical expertise, Dr. Potter traveled to the East Coast for a rigorous five-year general surgery residency, where he served as Chief Resident. His training spanned some of the most prestigious medical institutions in the country, including Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Cooper Hospital Trauma Center, Frankford Health System, and Crozer Medical Center. He then completed an extensive two-year fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Philadelphia and New York, again serving as Chief Fellow.
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In 2008, Dr. Potter brought his world-class training back to Kansas to be closer to his roots. Outside the operating room, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys camping, fishing, and spending quality time with his wife, Krystal, and their four children.
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Dr. Potter is fantastic and made me feel very comfortable and does amazing work!
Stephanie R.
He’s so very kind and caring. Most importantly I love his honesty and he treats you like a friend.
Brenda M.
Dr. Potter did a breast reduction on me in May 2020.... I really appreciated how great him and his staff were both before and after surgery.
Julie M.