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Dr. William Watkins, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 62
Dr. William Watkins, MD
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Dr. William Watkins, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Shreveport, LA.
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Dr. William Watkins, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 62
Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. William Watkins, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Shreveport, LA.

About

Dr. Watkins graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS in 1994 and completed a residency at Lsu Health Sciences Center.Dr. William Watkins, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Shreveport, LA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Watkins currently practices at Ear Nose & Throat Center and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System. Dr. Watkins has experience treating conditions like Broken Nose, Facial Fracture and Allergic Rhinitis 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 Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Broken Nose
Facial Fracture
Allergic Rhinitis
Broken Nose
Facial Fracture
Allergic Rhinitis
Broken Nose
Facial Fracture
Allergic Rhinitis
Acute Sinusitis
Earwax Buildup
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anosmia
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Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperparathyroidism
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid Cancer
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsillitis
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Adenoidectomy
Desensitization
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Tonsillectomy
Acute Tonsillitis
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Nasopharyngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
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Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukoplakia
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Meniere's Disease
Nasal Polyp
Otosclerosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parosmia
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Peritonsillar Abscess
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Ear Nose & Throat Center
    2121 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104
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Jul 07, 2016
Daughter had tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Procedure was scheduled quickly after referral from our primary care physician. Recovery following surgery also went extremely well. Highly recommend.
Bruce B in Shreveport, LA — Jul 07, 2016
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center
    2000
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Watkins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watkins' profile.

Dr. Watkins frequently treats the following conditions: Broken Nose, Facial Fracture and Allergic Rhinitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Watkins, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System.

Yes, Dr. William Watkins, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System

    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA