Marissa Potenza
Assistant Professor of Emergency MedicineMedical Director, Emergency Department, George Washington University HospitalPhysician Site Director for Emergency Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Dr. Potenza is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine with a focus on emergency department operations, clinical efficiency, and healthcare administration. She completed her residency at Albany Medical College, followed by a fellowship in Emergency Department Administration, during which she earned a master's degree in Healthcare Data Analytics. She also holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration. Dr. Potenza currently serves as Medical Director of the Emergency Department at the George Washington University Hospital and as Physician Site Director for Emergency Medicine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Bachelor's degree
- BA in Biology, Siena College
- BS in Management, Siena College
Medical degree
MD, Albany Medical College
Master's / additional degree
- MBA in Healthcare Administration, Union Graduate College
- MS in Healthcare Data Analytics, Clarkson University
Residency and fellowship training
- Residency in Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical Center
- Fellowship in Emergency Department Administration, Albany Medical Center
Special interests
Resident education, emergency department flow and efficiency, observation medicine, utilization review and medical necessity