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Dr. William Watkins Jr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Dr. William Watkins Jr, MD
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Dr. William Watkins Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Jackson, MS.
Dr. William Watkins Jr, MD
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Dr. William Watkins Jr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Jackson, MS
Accepting new patients
Dr. William Watkins Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Jackson, MS.

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Dr. William Watkins Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Jackson, MS. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with University of Mississippi Medical Center. At present, Dr. Watkins Jr received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Watkins Jr is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Iridocyclitis
Farsightedness
Nearsightedness
Iridocyclitis
Farsightedness
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Keratitis
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brawny Scleritis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Exophoria
Exotropia
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Floaters
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
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Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
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    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children
    2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
  2. 2 Ummc - Uh Lakeland Family Medicine
    764 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216

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Feb 07, 2020
Very professional and good personality- thorough and listened to my problems and comments. Highly recommend him. Didn’t have to wait either.
Rita Latham — Feb 07, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Dr. William Watkins Jr, MD is affiliated with University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Watkins Jr, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Mississippi Medical Center

    2500 N State St, Jackson, MS