Dr. Rita J Watkins MD
Family Practitioner
1955 Dixie Highway Suite D Covington KY, 41011About
Dr. Rita Watkins is a family practitioner practicing in Ft Mitchell, KY. Dr. Watkins specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Watkins possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Heart Disease
- Actinic Keratosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
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