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Dr. Franklin Watkins, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 48
Dr. Franklin Watkins, MD
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Dr. Franklin Watkins, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
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Dr. Franklin Watkins, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 48
Winston Salem, NC
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Franklin Watkins, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Winston Salem, NC.

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Dr. Watkins graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. Franklin Watkins, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Winston Salem, NC and has 22 years experience. Dr. Watkins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Watkins' office accepts new patients. Dr. Watkins is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
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Foot Infection
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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Actinic Keratosis
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Acute Kidney Infection
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Adult Failure to Thrive
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Atherosclerosis
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Bladder Atony
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
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Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
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Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
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Kidney Infection
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
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Lipid Disorders
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Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail Infection
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
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Raynaud's Disease
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
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Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Thyroid Goiter
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Geriatric Assessment
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    Choice Care PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    1 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27157
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    2002
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
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Dr. Franklin Watkins, MD is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Franklin Watkins, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    1 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC