Background
Potts, James Lafayette was born on May 19, 1935 in Cornelius, North Carolina, United States.
administrator Cardiologist internist
Potts, James Lafayette was born on May 19, 1935 in Cornelius, North Carolina, United States.
Bachelor of Science, North Carolina Central University, 1957. Doctor of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, 1967.
From assistant professor to associate professor, State University of New York Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, 1972-1987; professor medicine, State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse, 1987-1994; chief cardiology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, since 1994. Department chairman medicine Meharry Medical College, since 1995.
Board of directors Urban League Control New York, Syracuse, 1990-1994. Served in United States Coast Guard, 1959. Fellow American College Cardiology.
Member Association Black Cardiologists, American College Physician Executives, American Heart Association (county clinical cardiology).
Married Virginia E., October 29, 1960. Children: Rodney L., Regina L., Kimberly L.