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Dr. Barry Watkins, MD

Dr. Barry Watkins, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Barry Watkins, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Loma Linda, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1993. He is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

11370 Anderson St Ste 1500 Loma Linda, CA 92354

Make an Appointment

(909) 558-2808

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Watkins is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center Loma Linda, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Watkins specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Watkins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watkins

4.0
12 ratings, 3 with a written review
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1 star
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I had a very bad experience with Dr Watkins, while performing a total elbow replacement, he left a piece of wire on my radial nerve causing radial palsy. He kept saying oh your wrist and fingers will straighten, give it 9 months, 1 year, 2 years, well it's been over a decade, and my radial nerve is still damaged, unable to straighten out my fingers. He dropped me as a patient after going to him for 13 years, pretending he didn't know me. I don't think he had ever performed a total elbow replacement, I was his practice doll. I had a total of 6 or more surgeries with him on that elbow, loose hinge, tricep detachment and many more complications. I would not recommend him to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 19, 2021
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Dr. Watkins preformed a release surgery on my forearms. Before the surgery he told me he could "fix" me (forearms hardened and numbness in hands bilaterally) but it would not be pretty. I was a 42 year old female and the thought of having Frankenstein scars. I would recommend Dr. Watkins. Six years later my arms are perfect, fully functional and scars hardly visible...Dr. Watkins stitched me up like a plastic surgeon. Thank You Dr. Watkins. Sincerely Sheri Vieira
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Sheri Vieira in Victorville, CA – Jan 23, 2017
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Dr. Watkins has been my son Dr.since 2014 he has been a wonderful Dr. Thank you
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jose Guerrero in Indio, CA – Dec 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Barry Watkins, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Loma Linda, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1993. He is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1994

  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1993

  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Practice

Office11370 Anderson St Ste 1500 Loma Linda, CA 92354
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Office11234 Anderson St Loma Linda, CA 92350
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Loma Linda University25455 Barton Rd Ste 102B Loma Linda, CA 92354
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    11234 Anderson St
    Loma Linda, CA 92350
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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