Advanced in Stroke

Dr. Jeffrey Watkins

Physiatry
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Hospital For Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
1201 S Clearview Pkwy, Suite 1200, 
New Orleans, LA 
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Advanced in Stroke
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Hospital For Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
1201 S Clearview Pkwy, Suite 1200, 
New Orleans, LA 
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Overview

Jeffrey Watkins is a Physiatrist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Stroke.

Specialties
Physiatry
Licenses
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in LA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Hospital Affiliations
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
1201 S Clearview Pkwy, Suite 1200, New Orleans, LA 70121
Call: 504-842-3998

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Total Publications

Characteristics of Acute Stroke Patients Readmitted to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities: A Cohort Study.
Characteristics of Acute Stroke Patients Readmitted to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities: A Cohort Study.
Journal: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation
Published: February 06, 2020
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      • Chronic Subdural Hematoma
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