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Dr. Samuel Watkins, MD

Dr. Samuel Watkins, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Samuel Watkins, MD is a family medicine physician in Vero Beach, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida in 1977. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1265 36th St Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Dr. Watkins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watkins

4.1

16 ratings, 7 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Aug 10, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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JEM – Mar 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Robert – May 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Patricia Moltz – Aug 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Graham Cameron in vero beach, fl – Mar 28, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Richard in Vero Beach, FL – Mar 03, 2016
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  • Family Medicine

  • Geriatric Medicine

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  • University Of Florida

    Medical School, 1977
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    Locations

    Practice

    Primary Care of the Treasure Coast Inc.1265 36th St Vero Beach, FL 32960
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    Practice

    Office3450 11th Ct Fl 2 Vero Beach, FL 32960
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

      1000 36th St
      Vero Beach, FL 32960
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      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.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

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