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Dr. John Watkins, MD

Dr. John Watkins, MD

Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Watkins, MD is a pain medicine physician in Santa Fe, NM and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1990. He is affiliated with Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

421 Saint Michaels Dr Santa Fe, NM 87505
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(505) 264-9961

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Watkins specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Watkins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watkins

2.5

8 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
38%
38%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
63%
63%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
Telehealth
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Annoyed in Santa Fe – Feb 11, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Nov 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rynn Mazur – Feb 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Pamela D Lewis – Apr 23, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Craig in Santa Clarita, CA – Jun 15, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Watkins, MD is a pain medicine physician in Santa Fe, NM and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1990. He is affiliated with Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center

    4801 Beckner Rd
    Santa Fe, NM 87507
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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