Dr. James Watkins, MD
Dr. James Watkins, MD is a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Watkins has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hendricks Regional Health and Kettering Health Main Campus. He is accepting new patients.
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| 5 star | 75% | 75% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 star | 25% | 25% |
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Dr. James Watkins, MD is a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Watkins has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine...read moreGastroenterology
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University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1981
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- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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