Hollis G. Potter, M.D.
Chief, Division of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Co-Director of Research

Dr. Hollis Potter is a Board-Certified Radiologist specializing in Musculoskeletal MR Imaging since 1990. She has published 87 scientific articles and 38 book chapters. Dr. Potter has presented and been invited to speak locally, nationally, and internationally at orthopaedic and radiologic scientific meetings. She is funded for MR research in both clinical and basic science projects. Dr Potter is nationally and internationally recognized for her expertise in developing MR applications for orthopaedic conditions.

Dr. Potter has been listed in the Consumer's Research Council of America: Guide to America's Top Radiologists. First Edition, 2002-2003.

Appointments

• Chief, Division of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery
• Attending Radiologist, Hospital for Special Surgery
• Professor of Radiology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
• Associate Scientist, Clinical Research Section, Hospital for Special Surgery
• Director of Research, Department of Radiology and Imaging

Specialty

Radiology & Imaging

Subspecialty

• Musculoskeletal Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  

Certification

• National Board of Medical Examiners, 1985
• Diplomate, American Board of Radiology, 1990

State Licensure

• New York

Education

• MD, 1985, New York Medical College, New York, New York

Residency

• North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, 1986-1990

Fellowship

• Hospital for Special Surgery, Musculoskeletal Radiology, New York, New York, 1990-1991
• New York Hospital/Cornell University Medical College, Skeletal Radiology, New York, New York, 1990-1991

Clinical Interests

• Sports Medicine
• Cartilage Imaging
• Arthroplasty Imaging

Awards

• Alpha Omega Alpha
• Phi Beta Kappa
• Cabaud Award for Excellence in Basic Science- AOSSM 2005
• New York Magazine's "Best Doctors" 2003, 2004, 2005
• Recognition Award "With Distinction" 1996, 1997
• Charles L. Christian Award for Musculoskeletal Research

Affiliations

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American College of Radiology
• International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• The Knee Society
• Shoulder & Elbow Society

Editorial Appointments

• Reviewer, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Reviewer, Journal of Biomechanics
• Reviewer, Radiology
• Reviewer, Journal of Orthopaedic Research
• Reviewer, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Selected Publications

• Potter HG , Rodeo SA, Wickiewicz TL, Warren RF. Magnetic resonance imaging of meniscal allografts: correlation with clinical and arthroscopic outcomes. Radiology 1996; 198:509-514.
• Potter HG , Weiland AJ, Schatz JA, Paletta GA, Hotchkiss RN. The utility of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow. Radiology 1997; 204:185-189.
• Potter HG , Asnis LJ, Weiland AJ, Hotchkiss RN, Peterson MGE, McCormack R, Jr. The utility of high resolution MR imaging in the evaluation of the triangular fibrocartilage complex of the wrist. J Bone Joint Surg 1997; 79(A):1675-1684.
• van Trommel MF, Potter HG , Ernberg LA, Simonian PT, Wickiewicz TL. The use of noncontrast magnetic resonance imaging in evaluating meniscal repair: Comparison with conventional arthrography. Arthroscopy 1998; 14(1):2-8.
• van Trommel MF, Simonian PT, Potter HG , Wickiewicz TL. Different regional healing rates utilizing the outside-to-inside technique for meniscal repair. Am J Sports Med 1998; 26(3):446-452.
• Potter HG , Deland JT, Gusmer PB, Carson E, Warren RF. Magnetic resonance imaging of the Lisfranc ligament of the foot. Foot Ankle Int 1998; 19(7):438-446.
• Potter HG , Linklater JA, Allen AA, Hannafin JA, Haas SB. Potter HG, Linklater JA, Allen AA, Hannafin JA, Haas SB. Magnetic resonance imaging of articular cartilage in the knee: An evaluation with use of fast spin echo imaging. J Bone Joint Surg Am 1998;80(A):1276-1284.
• Connell DA, Potter HG , Wickiewicz TL, Altchek DA, Warren RF. High resolution magnetic resonance imaging of superior labral pathology: 102 surgically-confirmed cases. Am J Sports Med 1999; 27(2):208-213.
• Beredjiklian P, Potter HG , Hotchkiss R. Prosthetic radial head components and proximal radial morphology: A mismatch. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 1999; 8(5):471-475.
• Potter HG . Posttraumatic and soft tissue dysfunction of the elbow. Clin Orthop 2000; 370:9-18.
• Cole BJ, Rodeo SA, O'Brien SJ, Altchek D, Lee D, DiCarlo EF, Potter H . The anatomy and histology of the rotator interval capsule of the shoulder. Clin Orthop Rel Res 2001; 390:129-137.
• Behr CT, Potter HG , Paletta GA. The relationship of the femoral origin of the anterior cruciate ligament and the distal femoral physeal plate in the skeletally immature knee. Am J Sp Med 2001; 29(6):781-787.
• Potter HG , Weinstein M, Allen AA, Wickiewicz TL, Helfet DL. Magnetic resonance imaging of the multiple ligament injured knee. J Orthop Tr 2002; 16(5):330-339.
• Potter HG , Weinstein M, Allen AA, Wickiewicz TL, Helfet. Magnetic resonance imaging of the multiple-ligament injured knee. J Orthop Trauma 2002; 16(5):330-339.
• Sperling JW, Potter HG , Craig EV, Flatow E, Warren RF. MRI of the painful shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2002; 11(4):315-321.
• Ryan MG, Westrich GH, Potter HG , Sharrock N, Maun LM, Macaulay WB, Katkin P, Sculco TP, Salvati EA. Effect of mechanical compression on the incidence of proximal deep venous thrombosis as assessed by magnetic resonance venography. J Bone Joint Surg 2002; 84A(11):1998-2004.
• Maier CF, Tan SG, Hariharan H, Potter HG . T 2 quantitation of articular cartilage at 1.5T. J Magn Reson Imaging 2003; 17(3):358-364.
• Brown WE, Potter HG , Marx RG, Wickiewicz TL, Warren RF. Magnetic resonance imaging appearance of cartilage repair in the knee. Clin Orthop Rel Res 2004; 422:214-223.
• Potter HG , Nestor BJ, Sofka CM, Ho ST, Peters LE, Salvati EA. Magnetic resonance imaging of total hip arthroplasty: Evaluation of periprosthetic soft tissue. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2004; 86:1947-1954.
• Mintz DN, Hooper TR, Connell DA, Buly R, Padgett DE, Potter HG . Magnetic resonance imaging of the hip: detection of labral and chondral abnormalities using non-contrast imaging. Arthroscopy 2005; 21(4):385-393.
• Weiland DE, Walde TA, Leung JSJB, Sychterz CJ, Ho S, Engh CA, Potter HG . Magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of periprosthetic acetabular osteolysis: A cadaveric study. J Orthop Res 2005; 23(4):713-719.
• Walde TA, Weiland DE, Leung SB, Kitamura N, Synchterz CJ, Engh CA Jr, Claus AM, Potter HG , Engh CA Sr. Comparison of CT, MRI, and radiographs in assessing pelvic osteolysis: A cadaveric study. Clin Orthop Rel Res 2005; 437:138-144.
• Mithoefer K, Williams RJ, Warren RF, Potter HG , Spock CR, Jones EC, Wickiewicz TL, Marx RG. Prospective evaluation of the microfracture technique for treatment of articular cartilage lesions in the knee. J Bone Joint Surg 2005; 87(9):1911-1920.

For more publications, please see the PubMed listing .

Selected Clinical Trials

Godsen-Robinson Early Arthritis Fund
$75,000 for two years

• Assessment of synovial load and disease progression in early rheumatoid arthritis using contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and power Doppler sonography.

NFL Grant Charities
$125,000

• Natural history of chondral and subchondral lesions in the ACL reconstructed knee.

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