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Dr. Neil Watkins, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Neil Watkins, MD
3.1 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Neil Watkins, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gary, IN.
Dr. Neil Watkins, MD
3.1 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Neil Watkins, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Gary, IN
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Neil Watkins, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gary, IN.

About

Dr. Watkins graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES. Dr. Neil Watkins, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gary, IN and has 38 years experience. Dr. Watkins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus. Dr. Watkins has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness and Keratitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Watkins received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Watkins' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Watkins is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Nearsightedness
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Nearsightedness
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Presbyopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegia
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Shingles
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Uveitis
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Vitreous Abscess
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Iridectomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
  • Blue Print PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • HealthSync PPO IN POS
    HealthSync-IN HMO
    HealthSync Options POS
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 20 20 Eye Specialists PC
    2318 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46404
  2. 2 Merrillville Eye Clinic Inc
    8518 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watkins
3.1
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (5)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 17, 2016
My Appointment was at 10:30 but didn't get into a a room until about 11:45. There were a lot of people there at the time. Other than the wait, the front desk person was doing about 10,000 tasks, definitely commend her on that. The attitude of the assistant who guided us to the room was very happy, cheerful, and enthusiastic. Dr. Watkins was one of the best doctors I have seen in a while. He was so very informative and helpful but, very fast. Definitely returning is any more issues.
Chester Ziemniak in Merrillville, IN — Nov 17, 2016
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

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  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES
    1986
Medical Education

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

Dr. Watkins frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness and Keratitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Neil Watkins, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus.

Yes, Dr. Neil Watkins, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN