Audrey A. Potts, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.

Audrey Alice Potts, M.B., B.Ch, B.A.O, is a Senior Associate Consultant & Assistant Professor in Family Medicine and the Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Potts provides comprehensive care for individuals and families across the lifespan, integrating family medicine and sports medicine to support people in living active, healthy, and fulfilling lives. She has particular expertise in care for athletes, bone health, and inclusive medicine for diverse patient populations.

Born in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Potts combines her background as a former Division 1 hockey player at Princeton University with her clinical training to deliver whole-person care that blends medical science with empathy and teamwork. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and holds advanced qualifications in sports medicine, clinical densitometry, and quality improvement through Mayo Clinic Quality Academy.

Dr. Potts states, "I believe that exceptional medical care is rooted in listening, inclusivity, and a shared passion for living a full, active life. Whether managing complex bone health, supporting gender-affirming goals, or caring for the whole family, my commitment is to provide personalized, team-driven care that meets you wherever you are on your journey."

Areas of expertise

Dr. Potts provides individualized, evidence-based care for people of all ages, with specialized interests in family and sports medicine.

• Family and comprehensive medicine: Full-spectrum care for people across the lifespan, including preventive health, adolescent medicine, mental health, and well-woman care.
• Athlete and musculoskeletal care: Diagnosis and management of injuries and performance concerns in active individuals, with expertise in female athlete health, stress fractures, complex bone health, and hockey medicine.
• Relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs), & Male and Female Athlete Triads: Advanced evaluation and treatment to restore performance and long-term well-being.
• Procedural medicine: Ultrasound-guided joint and soft-tissue injections, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
• Women's and bone health: Comprehensive management of hormonal and skeletal health for active women.
• Gender-affirming therapy: Inclusive and affirming medical care tailored to the goals and needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Research and expertise

Dr. Potts's academic interests include bone stress injuries, relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) & Male and Female Athlete Triads, hockey medicine, and diversity and inclusion in sports medicine. She has authored several peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Frontiers in Human Neuroscience and the Journal of Athletic Training and has presented nationally and internationally on athlete health and equity in clinical practice.

She completed her medical degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, her family medicine residency and chief residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Minnesota.

Personal note

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Potts enjoys cycling, mountain biking, hiking, disc golf, and participating in local sports leagues, especially ice hockey. She loves traveling north to spend time with family and friends at her cottage in northern Ontario — a space that reflects her passion for movement, community, and the outdoors.