Ankle/Leg Tenotomy

Foot and Ankle/Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Dr. Watkins specializes in a wide array of podiatric foot and ankle pathologies, with interests in minimally invasive correction of bunions, hammer toe, and tailor's bunion deformities. He has extensive experience in the Lapidus procedure for bunion correction, including the Lapiplasty technique. Dr. Watkins has comprehensive clinical expertise in diabetic foot care, lower extremity wound care, diabetic limb salvage, Charcot deformity, and all skin conditions of the foot and ankle (including warts, skin lesions, glass/foreign body removal, and ingrown nails). Dr. Watkins believes patient care is a collaborative effort between the patient and provider, and that education is crucial to empowering patients to become the primary directors of their treatment and outcomes. His philosophy towards patient care is specific to the individual and focused on preventative and conservative care. Dr. Watkins earned his bachelor's degree in biomedical science from Grand Valley State University. He completed his medical training at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, followed by his podiatric medical and surgical residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. During his residency, he spent several months training on the orthopaedic service at Children's Hospital of Michigan, as well as orthopaedic trauma at Detroit Receiving Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center. Dr. Watkins' specialized training includes elective forefoot correction, wound care, limb salvage, trauma, and all aspects of podiatric surgery. Originally from Metro Detroit, Dr. Watkins greatly enjoyed his time in West Michigan as an undergraduate student at Grand Valley State University, where he was part of the swimming and diving team. He spends his free time running, swimming, cooking, and spending time with his family. He is excited to return to the Lakeshore area as part of Shoreline Orthopaedics. Dr. Watkins is affiliated with both Holland Hospital and Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital. He is currently accepting new patients.