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Dr. John Watkins, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine* Age 55
Dr. John Watkins, MD
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Dr. John Watkins, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Ashland, WI.
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Dr. John Watkins, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine* Age 55
Ashland, WI
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. John Watkins, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Ashland, WI.

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Dr. Watkins graduated from University of Colorado At Denver in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Fl College of Med.Dr. John Watkins, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Ashland, WI and has 28 years experience. Dr. Watkins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lake View Memorial Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital and Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. Dr. Watkins has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Watkins received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Watkins' office accepts new patients. Dr. Watkins is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nausea
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Tobacco Use Disorder
Wrist Fracture
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Cachexia
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Constipation
De Quervain's Disease
Dehydration
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Resurfacing
Immunization Administration
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Puncture Aspiration
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Coventry Health Care
  • HealthPartners
  • Ucare
  • Humana
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
  • Security Health Plan (SHP)
  • United Healthcare
  • Gold Blue Access-WI PPO
  • HealthEOS PPO
  • Medica
  • Medicare Advantage HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center
    1615 Maple Ln, Ashland, WI 54806
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 685-5102
  2. 2 Office
    10200 E 1 St, Duluth, MN 55805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 249-6360
  3. 3 Office
    1012 E 2nd St Bldg A5, Duluth, MN 55805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 249-6360
  4. 4 Comprehensive Foot & Ankle SC
    415 Ellis Ave, Ashland, WI 54806
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 685-6600

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Jul 17, 2020
Excellent surgeon!
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Colorado At Denver
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Fl College of Med
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Watkins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watkins' profile.

Dr. Watkins frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Watkins, MD is affiliated with Lake View Memorial Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital and Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Watkins, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lake View Memorial Hospital

    325 11th Ave, Two Harbors, MN

  • St. Luke's Hospital

    915 E 1st St, Duluth, MN

  • Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center

    1615 Maple Ln, Ashland, WI