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Summary
Dr. Franklin Watkins treats Alzheimer's disease, chronic pain, and dementia, and practices geriatric medicine and internal medicine. He has 24 years of experience and is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and The Brenner Childrens Hospital. Dr. Watkins earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and sees patients in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He speaks English and Spanish.
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Quick Facts
- 24 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Geriatric Medicine | Nephrology | Radiation Oncology | Infectious Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 24 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 24 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 |
| Winston Salem , NC | Winston Salem , NC | Winston Salem , NC | Winston Salem , NC |
| Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Med School: The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Franklin Shields Watkins
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Franklin Shields Watkins has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Franklin Shields Watkins has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
Dr. Franklin Shields Watkins holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 2002.
NPI Number
Dr. Watkins' NPI number is 1356364509.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. Franklin Watkins speak?
- Dr. Franklin Watkins speaks English and Spanish.
- Where is Dr. Franklin Watkins's office located?
- Dr. Franklin Watkins's office is located at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Franklin Watkins?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Franklin Watkins here on Vitals.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Franklin Watkins affiliated with?
- Dr. Franklin Watkins is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and The Brenner Childrens Hospital.
- Does Dr. Franklin Watkins accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Franklin Watkins accepts on their Vitals profile.
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