Dr. John J Watkins MD
Orthopedist
1000 E 1st St Suite N305 Duluth MN, 55805About
Dr. John Watkins is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Duluth, MN. Dr. Watkins specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Watkins tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1996
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1996
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Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Cellulitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Ganglion Cyst
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