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Education & Experience
- MD Family Medicine – University of Montreal, 2002
- M.Sc. Epidemiology and Biostatistics – McGill University, 2012
- Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Director, Family Medicine – University of Montreal
- 20+ years of experience as a family physician
Associations & Accreditations
- Fellow and Certified in Addiction Medicine at College of Family Physicians Canada
- Member and Board Member of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine
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About the Author
Dr. Martin Potter is a distinguished family doctor with over two decades of experience in both rural and urban university settings. He earned his medical degree specializing in family medicine from the Université de Montréal in 2002 and later obtained a Master’s in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from McGill University in 2012. In 2019, Dr. Potter received advanced certification in Addiction Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. More recently, he completed a Graduate Microprogram in Health Sciences Expertise, further strengthening his skills in independent evaluation in medical expertise.
Throughout his career, Dr. Potter has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, particularly in addiction medicine and mental health. He established the first opioid substitution treatment clinic in the Gaspé Peninsula and played a pivotal role in developing the addiction medicine curriculum for the Family Medicine program at the Université de Montréal, where he served as an Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Director. In 2022, Dr. Potter founded his rivate medical clinic Clinique Médicale Santé+ in Vaudreuil to provide accessible, high-quality care to the community.
Recent Articles
ADHD Medication for Adults: Options and What to Expect
A diagnosis of ADHD comes with important decisions, including choosing a treatment plan. Options include medication, therapy, or a combination of both, depending on your symptoms, daily responsibilities, and comfort level. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or suspect you may have it, it’s always a good idea to learn about the available treatment options […]
ADD Vs. ADHD: What Are The Differences?
People often confuse ADD and ADHD, largely because the terms are used differently in everyday language than they are in modern clinical practice. In this article, I explain the difference between ADD and ADHD as it is understood today, describe the different types of ADHD, and outline how symptoms often show up in adulthood. I […]
Understanding STBBI Screening: When, What, How
As a medical professional who specializes in sexual health, I cannot stress enough the importance of STBBI screening. If you have a new partner, a condom slips, you notice burning, discharge, or sores, or you simply want peace of mind, screening is a safe way to get clear answers. I understand that a positive result […]
4 Reasons to Choose Clinique Médicale Santé+ as Your Healthcare Provider
Have you been waiting years for a family doctor? Do you need a follow-up appointment for a chronic condition or quick care for a minor emergency? These are all good reasons to visit a private medical clinic. But which one should you choose? At Clinique Médicale Santé+, our mission is simple: to provide fast, accessible, […]
Éducation & Expérience
- M.D. Médecine familiale – Université de Montréal, 2002
- M.Sc. Épidémiologie et biostatistique – Université McGill, 2012
- Professeur adjoint et directeur adjoint de programme, Médecine familiale – Université de Montréal
- Plus de 20 ans d’expérience en tant que médecin de famille
Associations & Accréditations
- Associé et certifié en médecine des toxicomanies au Collège des médecins de famille du Canada
- Membre et membre du conseil d’administration de la Société médicale canadienne sur l’addiction
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À propos de l’auteur
Le Dr Martin Potter est un éminent médecin de famille possédant plus de vingt ans d’expérience tant en milieu rural qu’universitaire urbain. Il a obtenu son diplôme de médecine avec une spécialisation en médecine familiale de l’Université de Montréal en 2002, puis une maîtrise en épidémiologie et biostatistique de l’Université McGill en 2012. En 2019, le Dr Potter a reçu une certification avancée en médecine des toxicomanies du Collège des médecins de famille du Canada. Plus récemment, il a suivi un microprogramme de deuxième cycle en expertise en sciences de la santé, ce qui lui a permis de renforcer encore ses compétences en évaluation indépendante pour expertise médicale.
Tout au long de sa carrière, le Dr Potter a démontré un engagement profond envers les besoins des populations vulnérables, particulièrement dans les domaines de la médecine des toxicomanies et de la santé mentale. Il a établi la première clinique de traitement de substitution aux opioïdes dans la péninsule gaspésienne et a joué un rôle déterminant dans l’élaboration du programme d’études en médecine des toxicomanies pour le programme de médecine familiale de l’Université de Montréal, où il a occupé les postes de professeur adjoint et de directeur adjoint de programme. En 2022, le Dr Potter a fondé sa clinique médicale privée, la Clinique Médicale Santé+, à Vaudreuil pour offrir des soins accessibles et de haute qualité à la communauté.