Lindsay Potdevin, MD
- Surgical Oncologist
Contact Information
To schedule a new patient appointment call 844-CANCERNJ (844-226-2376)
To schedule a follow-up appointment call 732-235-7615
For all other inquiries call 732-235-2465.
Lindsay Potdevin, MD
About Me
Breast cancer is a rapidly evolving field that requires those who specialize in it to be constantly learning new techniques and staying up to date on the latest practice recommendations. It is also a disease for which there are multiple possibilities for approaches to treatment, requiring the involvement of many disciplines. It is for this reason that I am excited to join the dedicated team at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey as a surgical oncologist and be part of a group of individuals that provides an ideal place for patients to seek treatment.
I have spent many years of education and training in general surgery in the city of New Brunswick, and subsequently completed a fellowship in breast surgery at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. During my fellowship, I trained extensively in surgical techniques that minimize the disfigurement in which breast surgery can often result, including oncoplastic procedures to reduce the change in appearance from a lumpectomy and nipple-sparing mastectomies that leave the patient with improved cosmetic outcomes. These methods are carefully balanced with the ultimate goal of cancer control and cure.
I have always been passionate about women’s health issues, and particularly about the specific concerns related to breast cancer treatment. I make sure to focus on patient education to help design individualized treatment plans. I also strive to assist patients and their families in understanding all the treatment options as well as the risks and benefits of each in order to make an informed decision.
Research is a crucial component to advancing the field of breast cancer, and I am enthusiastic to participate in many of the projects and clinical trials taking place at Rutgers Cancer Institute. In the past I have worked on projects designed to improve the experience of pain in postmastectomy patients, extend the criteria of patients eligible to undergo nipple-sparing mastectomies, and assess effects of radiation on patient satisfaction after mastectomy.
Dr. Potdevin sees patients at Rutgers Cancer Institute and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset.
Clinical Expertise
- Breast cancer
- Breast conservation
- Oncoplastic techniques
- Nipple-sparing mastectomy
- Ductal carcinoma-in-situ (DCIS)
- Clinical trials
Ratings and Reviews
March 26, 2024
I always have a very good experience when I'm there.
March 20, 2024
I will highly recommend to my friends that needs help.
March 15, 2024
I'd highly recommend Dr. Potdevin to anyone in need of care. I've had excellent experiences with her.
March 13, 2024
She is outstanding.
February 21, 2024
Dr. Potdevin was amazing. She was patient and thorough and also responded quickly to my follow-up questions via email.
February 15, 2024
This provider is one of the best breast surgeons. I was impressed on how she explained the stage of the breast problem, the proposed treatment options and benefits.
January 23, 2024
Dr. Potdevin is excellent.
January 19, 2024
Wonderful visit; informative, caring.
January 16, 2024
Excellent experience - as always! Dr. Potdevin has been absolutely wonderful and caring throughout my entire cancer journey.
December 31, 2023
Dr. Potdevin was helpful, accessible, professional, very knowledgeable and kind.
December 21, 2023
I would recommend this practitioner based on the level of comfort I felt while speaking with her.
December 15, 2023
I wish all of my doctors, nurses, and support staff were like my doctor at this facility.
December 12, 2023
Very happy with the doctor!
November 30, 2023
Everything was explained.
September 20, 2023
*Dr. Potdevin is an excellent provider and a definite asset to your staff. She is caring & explains all details in easy to understand lay language.
September 20, 2023
*Dr. Potdevin is everything a doctor should be, kind, caring, interested and knows her "stuff."
July 20, 2023
Very competent on her job. Nice and accommodating. Advise very re-assuring
June 24, 2023
She explained everything to me and also drew pictures making it easer to understand
June 15, 2023
Dr. Potdevin was simply awesome! Very caring, took her time to explain options and supported my choices.
Insurance
Accepted Health Plan information is only as accurate as the most current information submitted. Prior to your appointment, it is advisable to verify with your insurance company they are still a participating plan prior to receiving services or care. Each plan is different and some provide different levels of coverage that could make a difference in your out-of-pocket costs. It is always best for the patient receiving care to contact their insurance company to obtain more information.
- Aetna
- Amerigroup
- Cigna
- Consumer Health Plan
- Horizon BCBS
- Horizon NJ Health
- Magnacare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- Oxford Health
- Qualcare HMO
- Qualcare PPO
- United Community
- United Healthcare
- United Medicare
- WellCare
Articles and Press
Finding Solutions
When Andrea Marcus learned she had stage 2 breast cancer, this busy, working mother wanted to get it behind her quickly. Experts at Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health worked together to find an individualized treatment approach for Marcus, which included a clinical trial. Read more
Three Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment are Saving More Lives
Lindsay Potdevin, MD, surgical oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, shares more about these advances that have made a notable impact on the lives of breast cancer patients. Read more.