Dr. Potters has made significant contributions to cancer treatment and research.
NEW HYDE PARK, NY, December 27, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Louis Potters has been selected for inclusion in the esteemed Marquis Who's Who biographical registry. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
At the forefront of radiation oncology, Dr. Potters has made significant contributions to cancer treatment and research. Currently serving as the deputy physician-in-chief at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute since 2018 and as a professor of radiation medicine at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine since 2011, he has been instrumental in advancing the field. Since 2007, Dr. Potters has also held the role of chairman of the department of radiation medicine at Northwell Health. His expertise was further honed through his tenure as chief of radiation oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, New York, starting in 1997 and as director of its department of radiation oncology from 1994 to 1997. Prior to these roles, Dr. Potters served as an associate attending radiation oncologist at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, from 1991 to 1994 after completing his chief residency in radiation oncology at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn in 1991. He began his residency in 1988, following his internal medicine residency and internship at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, which he completed in 1988 and 1986, respectively.
Dr. Potters is renowned for his research on DNA synthesis and repair in Drosophila after exposure to alkylating agents and for enhancing the standard of care for prostate cancer treatment with brachytherapy. His dedication to improving patient outcomes through innovative treatments and meticulous research has established him as a leader in his field.
The foundation of Dr. Potters' professional achievements was laid during his academic pursuits. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn in 1991 and his residency in internal medicine at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City in 1988 after an internship there, which concluded in 1986. Dr. Potters earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1985 and his Bachelor of Science from Emory University in 1981. His passion for high-quality cancer care has been a driving force throughout his career.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Dr. Potters leads a fulfilling personal life with his spouse, Lenore Jamine Brancato, whom he married on May 1, 1988. They are proud parents to three children: Myles Avery, Graham Cole and Leo Pascal. An avid sailor who enjoys playing guitar and photography, Dr. Potters is committed to furthering his impact on cancer care by transitioning into leadership and administrative roles that will enable him to enhance patient outcomes on a larger scale within a comprehensive cancer program.
With three prestigious awards to his name, Dr. Potters' career is marked by excellence and dedication to both his profession and family. His goals reflect a continued commitment to innovation and leadership within the field of radiation oncology while maintaining a balance between his personal passions and family life.
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