Overview
Benjamin Watkins is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Watkins is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Thrombocytopenia, Retinoblastoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- INDEMNITY
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Locations
200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
1405 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Watkins has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins by calling their office at 504-899-9511. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins a top-rated expert for Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins is classified as an Distinguished expert for Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), and Thrombocytopenia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD). You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin K. Watkins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-899-9511 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD)Dr. Watkins isDistinguished. Learn about Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD).
- Advanced
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Congenital Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.
- HemoglobinopathyDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobinopathy.
- Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Anemia.
- RetinoblastomaDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Retinoblastoma.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.