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Dr. Robert Watkins, MD

Dr. Robert Watkins, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Watkins, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Marina del Rey, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

4640 Admiralty Way Ste 600 Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Make an Appointment

(310) 448-7890

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Watkins specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Watkins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watkins

4.6

32 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
84%
84%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
9%
9%

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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Amir Gorodenzik. – Mar 01, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dave S. – Oct 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Dr. Watkins – Oct 04, 2023
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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
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James – Dec 07, 2022
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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
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Susan Guidos – Oct 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Kerry Cranford – Dec 08, 2019
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kevin Devey – Aug 31, 2017
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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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gloria Friedman in Marina Del Rey CA – Aug 30, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ron Cabrera in Mission Viejo, CA – Jun 13, 2017
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Robert Day in Anaheim, CA – Jun 03, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

We help patients decide which of the latest spinal surgery technologies and nonoperative rehabilitation programs are best for them as individuals.

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Centre For Spinal Studies And Surgery - Queens's Medical Centre

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • European And United States Traveling Fellowship

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • Los Angeles County University Of California Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1999

  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998

  • Vanderbilt University

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Watkins Spine Inc.4640 Admiralty Way Ste 600 Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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Practice

David Chang M.D. Ortho Spine Inc.13160 Mindanao Way Ste 325 Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital

    4650 Lincoln Blvd
    Marina del Rey, CA 90292
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

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

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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