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Summary
Dr. Franklin Watkins specializes in geriatric medicine and internal medicine, focusing his practice on the unique healthcare needs of older adults. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and has been practicing for 24 years. Dr. Watkins is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Watkins is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and The Brenner Children's Hospital, with his practice located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. His expertise includes treating Alzheimer's disease, managing chronic pain, and caring for patients with dementia. He brings nearly two and a half decades of experience to help patients and families navigate the complexities of age-related health conditions.
Dr. Watkins is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and The Brenner Children's Hospital, with his practice located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. His expertise includes treating Alzheimer's disease, managing chronic pain, and caring for patients with dementia. He brings nearly two and a half decades of experience to help patients and families navigate the complexities of age-related health conditions.
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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 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. Franklin Shields Watkins, MD | Emily Johnson | Dr. Carra Lyons | Dr. Lynnsey Ann Mclain |
| Geriatric Medicine | Geriatric Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 24 Years of Experience | 3 Years of Experience | 3 Years of Experience | 2 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | ||
| Winston Salem , NC | Lexington , NC | Winston Salem , NC | Winston Salem , NC |
| Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia | Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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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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- Dr. Franklin Watkins is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and The Brenner Childrens Hospital.
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