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Dr. Lara Watkins, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
Dr. Lara Watkins, MD
3.9 (14 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Lara Watkins, MD is a Nephrologist in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Lara Watkins, MD
3.9 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Lara Watkins, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lara Watkins, MD is a Nephrologist in Atlanta, GA.

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Dr. Lara Watkins, MD is a Nephrologist in Atlanta, GA and has 28 years experience. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Boston Medical Center|New England Medical Center Hosps|University Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Piedmont Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Piedmont Mountainside. Dr. Watkins has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Diseases, Vitamin D Deficiency and Calcium Metabolism Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Watkins received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Watkins is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Kidney Diseases
Vitamin D Deficiency
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Vitamin D Deficiency
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Hyperparathyroidism
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Goodpasture's Disease
Gout
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Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Open Access POS
    BlueChoice Option POS
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • Atlanta HMOx
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Atlanta Hematology Oncology Associates
    105 Collier Rd NW Ste 3040, Atlanta, GA 30309
  2. 2 Fresenius Medical Care Atlanta
    1720 Phoenix Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30349
  3. 3 FMC Atlanta-Downtown
    231 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
  4. 4 Office
    335 Upper Riverdale Rd Ste A1, Jonesboro, GA 30236

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watkins
3.9
Based on 14 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Jan 26, 2023
She is very good at what she do just the best
Shirley jones — Jan 26, 2023
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston Medical Center|New England Medical Center Hosps|University Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lara Watkins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watkins' profile.

Dr. Watkins frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Diseases, Vitamin D Deficiency and Calcium Metabolism Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lara Watkins, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Piedmont Mountainside.

Yes, Dr. Lara Watkins, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA

  • Piedmont Fayette Hospital

    1255 Highway 54 W, Fayetteville, GA

  • Piedmont Mountainside

    1266 Highway 515 S, Jasper, GA