Dr. Robert Watts MD
Pediatrician
3001 High Street Suite D Oakland California, 94619About
Robert Watts, MD, has spent over 30 years catering to the children of Oakland, California at his private practice. Specializing in asthmatic patients, Dr. Watts treats a number of issues for children and also performs wellness exams and immunizations. Voted Best Pediatrician in Oakland in 2010, Dr. Watts enjoys giving back to the poor in this inner city area. His goal is to see and serve generations of the same family and watch them get better, tracking their progress.
Education and Training
University of Pennsylvania
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1975
Provider Details
Dr. Robert Watts MD's Expert Contributions
Can I give OTC cough syrups to my 9 month old baby?
That's easy, no. Take him to see his/her doctor if you are concerned. READ MORE
How important are multivitamin supplements?
If they eat their vegetables and have a source of calcium that almost covers it. Most children are vitamin D deficient. Unless your kids get lots of sunshine, they could probably profit from a supplement. The more sunshine they get, the more concern their is about skin problems. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Best Pediatrician in Oakland, 2010
Treatments
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Allergic Reaction
- Pityriasis Rosea
Professional Society Memberships
- Children's First Medical Group
What do you attribute your success to?
Always Wanting to Help People
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Roller Blading, Yoga, Gardening
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Pediatrics
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