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Dr. Watkins is highly rated in 61 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Watkins is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1545 Airport Blvd, Ste 2000, Pensacola, FL 32504
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.
4 Clinical Trials
Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center - Pensacola
Steven L. Decesare, MD, is a board-certified gynecological oncologist at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL. He is a cancer specialist who diagnoses and treats ovarian cancer and female reproductive cancers. Dr. Decesare has a special interest in the detection and treatment of tumors originating in a woman's reproductive organs. He focuses on improving women's health by providing advanced surgical care and medication management for gynecologic cancer. Dr. Decesare is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Decesare is board certified in The American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology and The American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Decesare is currently accepting new patients.
Baptist Medical Group-Hematology-Oncology
Sherif Ibrahim is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Ibrahim is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Throat Cancer.
Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center - Pensacola
Ranjith Dissanayake, MD, is a hematologist/oncologist at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL. He has a special interest in treating solid tumor malignancies, such as lung, colon and pancreatic cancer, as well as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Dr. Dissanayake has expertise in critical care for hematology-oncology patients, immunotherapy treatment, and therapeutics for recurrent cancer. With our multispecialty approach to care, he works with a team of specialists dedicated to your care. Dr. Dissanayake is highly rated in 61 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Dissanayake is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology. Dr. Dissanayake is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James F. Watkins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James F. Watkins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James F. Watkins by calling their office at 850-416-6933. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James F. Watkins a top-rated expert for Paget Disease of the Breast?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James F. Watkins is classified as an Distinguished expert for Paget Disease of the Breast, 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. James F. Watkins specialize in?
While Dr. James F. Watkins is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Paget Disease of the Breast, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. James F. Watkins accept my insurance?
Dr. James F. Watkins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 850-416-6933 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.
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- Distinguished
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Dr. Watkins isDistinguished. Learn about Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Watkins isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AnemiaDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
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- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation