Overview
Jeffrey Watkins is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Watkins is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jeffrey R. Watkins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey R. Watkins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey R. Watkins by calling their office at 503-914-0024. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jeffrey R. Watkins a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jeffrey R. Watkins is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hiatal Hernia, 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. Jeffrey R. Watkins specialize in?
While Dr. Jeffrey R. Watkins is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, and Diaphragmatic Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Jeffrey R. Watkins participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jeffrey R. Watkins has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Jeffrey R. Watkins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jeffrey R. Watkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Jeffrey R. Watkins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 503-914-0024 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
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Watkins isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- HerniaDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).