Summary

Dr. Joanna Watkins is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery with 23 years of experience helping patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions. She earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where she developed expertise in treating complex disorders affecting the head and neck region. Dr. Watkins speaks English and is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages.

Dr. Watkins practices at IU Health Ear, Nose & Throat in Avon, Indiana, and maintains hospital privileges at Bloomington Meadows Hospital. She treats patients with allergic and chronic rhinitis, helping them find relief from persistent nasal congestion and drainage. Her expertise extends to managing allergic and chronic sinusitis, providing both medical and surgical solutions for sinus problems. Dr. Watkins also performs tympanostomy procedures to treat ear infections and hearing problems, conducts comprehensive hearing tests to evaluate auditory function, and specializes in endocrine surgery for conditions affecting hormone-producing glands in the neck area.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 23 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

IU Health Ear, Nose & Throat - Avon - Professional Office Center I

1115 Ronald Reagan Pkwy Ste 254Avon, IN 46123
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryAnesthesiologyOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
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3.7 
23 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Avon , INIndianapolis , INIndianapolis , INEvansville , IN
Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joanna H Watkins

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management I-SNP
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
  • Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
  • Anthem Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan
  • CareSource Hoosier Healthwise
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Marketplace
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Community Health Network Employee Plan
  • Coventry/First Health
  • Deaconess OneCare
  • Encore
  • Encore Combined
  • Encore Elite
  • Encore Workers Compensation
  • Humana
  • Humana Healthy Horizons Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Medical Specialties

Joanna H Watkins has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Joanna H Watkins has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Joanna H Watkins holds an expired medical license in the state of Indiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2003.

NPI Number

Joanna H Watkins' NPI number is 1124079496.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Joanna Watkins affiliated with?
Joanna Watkins is affiliated with Bloomington Meadows Hospital.
What languages does Joanna Watkins speak?
Joanna Watkins speaks English.
Is Joanna Watkins accepting new patients?
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Does Joanna Watkins accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Joanna Watkins accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Joanna Watkins's office located?
Joanna Watkins's office is located at 1115 Ronald Reagan Pkwy Ste 254, Avon, IN, 46123.

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