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Dr. James Watkins, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 69
Dr. James Watkins, MD
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Dr. James Watkins, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. James Watkins, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 69
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. James Watkins, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN.

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Dr. Watkins graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. James Watkins, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN and has 43 years experience. Dr. Watkins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hancock Regional Hospital. Dr. Watkins has experience treating conditions like Gallstones, Pancreatitis and Bile Duct Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Watkins received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Watkins' office accepts new patients. Dr. Watkins is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallstones
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Gallstones
Pancreatitis
Bile Duct Obstruction
Gallstones
Pancreatitis
Bile Duct Obstruction
Ileus
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Cholangitis
Bile Duct Procedure
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Cirrhosis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Biliary Drainage
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Mesenteric Panniculitis
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Roundworm
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
  • HealthSync Options POS
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Indiana University Health University Hospital
    550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 948-4978
  2. 2 Office
    550 University Blvd # 4100, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 274-8660
  3. 3 Office
    250 N Shadeland Ave Ste 130, Indianapolis, IN 46219
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 948-4978

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Sep 07, 2024
Dr Watkins was excellent. He was very pleasant and professional. I would recommend him to friends and family members. Very good experience.
— Sep 07, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Watkins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watkins' profile.

Dr. Watkins frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones, Pancreatitis and Bile Duct Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Watkins, MD is affiliated with Hancock Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Watkins, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hancock Regional Hospital

    801 N State St, Greenfield, IN