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Mr. Rufus W Watkins MD

Surgeon

1012 Medical Ridge Rd Clinton SC, 29325
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Dr. Rufus Watkins is a general surgeon practicing in Clinton, SC. Dr. Watkins specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Watkins provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1973

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1973

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

Mr. Rufus W Watkins MD's Practice location

Practice At 1012 Medical Ridge Rd

1012 Medical Ridge Rd -
Clinton, SC 29325
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New patients: 864-833-3852
Fax: 864-938-0501
http://www.drrufuswatkins.yourmd.com

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GHS LAURENS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

22725 HIGHWAY 76 EAST CLINTON SC 29325

Head east 192 ft
Turn right onto Medical Ridge Road 1581 ft
Turn right onto Professional Park Road 549 ft
Turn right onto US 76 1143 ft
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NEWBERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

2669 KINARD ST PO BOX 497 NEWBERRY SC 29108

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Turn right onto Professional Park Road 549 ft
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Continue straight onto Highway 72 East (SC 72) 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1175 ft
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UNION MEDICAL CENTERl

322 WEST SOUTH STREET UNION SC 29379

Head east 192 ft
Turn right onto Medical Ridge Road 1581 ft
Turn right onto Professional Park Road 549 ft
Turn right onto US 76 887 ft
Make a U-turn onto US 76 3.6 mi
Turn left onto South Broad Street (SC 72 Business) 2599 ft
Make a slight right onto Willard Road (SC 72 Business) 2098 ft
Turn left onto Highway 56 North 1.9 mi
Continue straight onto State Highway 56 (SC 56) 461 ft
Take the ramp on the left 949 ft
Merge left onto I 26 8.0 mi
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