11751 Rock Landing Drive 5424 Discovery Park Boulevard Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Everyone was very helpful and friendly. I especially appreciate the thoroughness. I was seeing Dr. Potter about an ankle sprain that happened 2 1/2 weeks ago! When he heard my primary care physician hadn’t ordered x-rays, he ordered them right away. I…Read more
Dr. Potter earned his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Virginia and his medical degree at Texas A&M College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Riverside Regional Hospital through the Medical College of Virginia and a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. In his clinical practice, Dr. Potter employs the use of invasive and non-invasive techniques. He also uses regenerative medicine therapies to include physical therapy and platelet-rich plasma injections. This approach seeks to encourage and amplify the body’s inherent healing mechanisms, offering non-surgical solutions to injury. With over 25 years of Sports Medicine experience, Dr. Potter enjoys working with non-athletes and athletes of all levels. He began as a team physician for Wake Forest University, then as a team physician for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has also been a team physician for over 20 years with the Williamsburg-James City County school system and served 19 years as the lead team physician for the College of William & Mary. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Potter lectures throughout the country on a variety of Sports Medicine topics and has been published in textbooks and peer-reviewed research journals. He is currently a Clinical Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), working with osteopathic students, residents, and medical students. Are you a Student Athlete with an acute injury? Undergraduate: University of Virginia 2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" Everyone was very helpful and friendly. I especially appreciate the thoroughness. I was seeing Dr. Potter about an ankle sprain that happened 2 1/2 weeks ago! When he…Read more Good visit. I really like Dr. Potter. He was pleasant and informative.…Read more Speedy and friendly check-in! I have not been to a doctor’s appointment in recent memory that got us in and out so quickly and efficiently. Dr. Potter is…Read more I was in pain and didn’t know what was going on. I called the office as soon as they opened and they were able to get me in…Read more Both Dr. (Kalain) Workman and Dr. (Michael) Potter are amazing! The staff is courteous and friendly. My prescriptions were called in a timely fashion. Dr. Workman did my…Read more I have used 3 doctors in this (TPMG) Orthopedic practice, and I am so pleased with everyone. Their philosophy of treating the whole patient, not just the foot/knee/spine,…Read more Dr. Potter offers invasive and non-invasive techniques:
Office Address
TPMG Orthopedics
Suite 6
Newport News, VA 23606
Building B, Suite 105
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone
FAX
(757) 240-5096 - Newport News(757) 345-6927 - Williamsburg
Office Hours
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Testimonials
Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine Physician in Newport News and Williamsburg, VA
Michael B. Potter, MD
Accepting New Patients
Michael B. Potter, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified physician practicing Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine with a broad focus on the comprehensive needs of the patient. Dr. Potter joined TPMG Orthopedics in 2002 and is the current Director of TPMG Physical Therapy.
Education
Medical Degree: Texas A&M College of Medicine
Residency: Family Practice, Medical College of Virginia
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Wake Forest University
Board-Certified: Sports Medicine
Honors & Awards
2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine's "Top Doc's All-Stars"
2025 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2024 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2024 Virginia Business "Top Doc"
2023 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2022 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2021 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2018 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2017 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2016 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2015 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2011 Hampton Roads Magazine Readers' Choice "Top Doc"WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
Devices & Procedures
Additional Providers in Practice
Accepting New Patients
11751 Rock Landing Drive
Suite 6
Newport News, VA 23606
5424 Discovery Park Boulevard
Building B, Suite 105
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dr. Potter earned his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Virginia and his medical degree at Texas A&M College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Riverside Regional Hospital through the Medical College of Virginia and a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC.
In his clinical practice, Dr. Potter employs the use of invasive and non-invasive techniques. He also uses regenerative medicine therapies to include physical therapy and platelet-rich plasma injections. This approach seeks to encourage and amplify the body’s inherent healing mechanisms, offering non-surgical solutions to injury.
With over 25 years of Sports Medicine experience, Dr. Potter enjoys working with non-athletes and athletes of all levels. He began as a team physician for Wake Forest University, then as a team physician for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has also been a team physician for over 20 years with the Williamsburg-James City County school system and served 19 years as the lead team physician for the College of William & Mary.
In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Potter lectures throughout the country on a variety of Sports Medicine topics and has been published in textbooks and peer-reviewed research journals. He is currently a Clinical Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), working with osteopathic students, residents, and medical students.
Are you a Student Athlete with an acute injury?
Undergraduate: University of Virginia
Medical Degree: Texas A&M College of Medicine
Residency: Family Practice, Medical College of Virginia
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Wake Forest University
Board-Certified: Sports Medicine
2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine's "Top Doc's All-Stars"
2025 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2024 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2024 Virginia Business "Top Doc"
2023 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2022 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2021 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2018 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2017 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2016 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2015 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2011 Hampton Roads Magazine Readers' Choice "Top Doc"
Dr. Potter offers invasive and non-invasive techniques:
Everyone was very helpful and friendly. I especially appreciate the thoroughness. I was seeing Dr. Potter about an ankle sprain that happened 2 1/2 weeks ago! When he…Read more
Good visit. I really like Dr. Potter. He was pleasant and informative.…Read more
Speedy and friendly check-in! I have not been to a doctor’s appointment in recent memory that got us in and out so quickly and efficiently. Dr. Potter is…Read more
I was in pain and didn’t know what was going on. I called the office as soon as they opened and they were able to get me in…Read more
Both Dr. (Kalain) Workman and Dr. (Michael) Potter are amazing! The staff is courteous and friendly. My prescriptions were called in a timely fashion. Dr. Workman did my…Read more
I have used 3 doctors in this (TPMG) Orthopedic practice, and I am so pleased with everyone. Their philosophy of treating the whole patient, not just the foot/knee/spine,…Read more