James A. Watkins
Experienced in Lymphedema

Dr. James A. Watkins

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine | General Surgery
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Pineville Wound Care
7108 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite B, 
Charlotte, NC 
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50 Years of Experience
Experienced in Lymphedema
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Pineville Wound Care
7108 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite B, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Overview

James Watkins is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Watkins has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gangrene, and Cellulitis. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution
Meharry Medical College, 1976, 1976.0
Residency
Georgetown University, General Surgery, 1981
Specialties
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
General Surgery
Licenses
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine in NC
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
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Aetna
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  • POS
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Anthem BCBS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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First Health
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Atrium Health Pineville Wound Care
7108 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28209
Call: 704-667-6920
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Cellulitis
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      • Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers
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      • Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis
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      • Lymphangiectasis
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