Summary

Anthony C. Watkins, MD is the Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program, Surgical Director of the Skills Acquisition & Innovation Laboratory (SAIL), and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is an Attending Surgeon at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine and an experienced, board-certified surgeon who specializes in kidney, pancreas and liver transplantation, laparoscopic donor nephrectomies, dialysis access surgery and general surgery. Dr. Watkins has authored several publications and book chapters and his current research interests include topics ranging from improving outcomes and increasing access to transplantation to exploring innovative ways to enhance surgical education. Dr. Watkins received his B.A. degree from Fisk University, Nashville, and his M.D. degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, and spent an additional two years conducting research related to trauma hemorrhagic shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. He completed his fellowship in Multi-Organ Transplantation/Hepatobiliary Surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University. Prior to joining Weill Cornell, Dr. Watkins was Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Watkins was recognized by Super Doctor, as a New York Rising Star in 2015 and a recipient of the Top Healthcare Professionals Under 40 Award by the National Medical Association in 2013. In addition, Dr. Watkins has been repeatedly recognized by Castle Connolly as one of "America's Top Doctors", an honor given to the top 1% of all physicians in the country.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 24 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Anthony C. Watkins has 5 locations

Tgh Transplant Institute

409 Bayshore BlvdTampa, FL 33606
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Nyu Transplant Associates

403 E 34th St Fl 3New York, NY 10016
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Anthony C. Watkins

403 E 34th St Fl 3New York, NY 10016

Tampa General Hospital

1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606

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24 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Tampa , FLSaint Petersburg , FLTarpon Springs , FLTampa , FL
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Universite De Liege Faculte De Medecine Med School: Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Anthony C. Watkins

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Anthony C. Watkins has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Anthony C. Watkins has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Dialysis Access Surgery
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Dr. Anthony Watkins is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, Tampa General Hospital, Nyu Tisch Hospital, and Nyu Langone Hospital Kimmel Pavilion.
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Dr. Anthony Watkins's office is located at 409 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33606.

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