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Dr. Chad Watkins, DPM

Dr. Chad Watkins, DPM

Podiatry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Chad Watkins, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Leesburg, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with UF Health Leesburg Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

914 E Dixie Ave Leesburg, FL 34748

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Dr. Watkins is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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Dr. Watkins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watkins

4.3

43 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 14, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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May 01, 2023
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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CiCi – Jul 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Aug 03, 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
5 people found this helpful
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JJ – Jan 29, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Michelle Day – Oct 20, 2019
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What could be improved
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6 people found this helpful
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Mar 24, 2019
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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
11 people found this helpful
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Barbara Kurowski – Apr 24, 2018
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2018
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Laurencia Sears in Leesburg, FL – Jun 09, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Elaine Banks in Groveland, FL – Apr 26, 2017
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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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Mary in Longwood, FL – Apr 01, 2017
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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
6 people found this helpful
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L. Kay Linger in Leesburg, FL – Mar 28, 2017
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Shanon in Summerfield, FL – Mar 27, 2017
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Cindy Wise in The Villages, FL – Jan 28, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Mickey B in Lady Lake, FL – Jan 27, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Tammy Yarbrough in Mcdonough, GA – Jan 27, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Anthony Mallory in Mount Dora, FL – Jan 27, 2017
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Kimberly Hornsby in Mount Dora, FL – Jul 23, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Chad Watkins, our board certified Podiatrist treats a wide variety of common podiatric conditions: Structural conditions Trauma-related injuries Nail conditions Surface skin conditions Congenital conditions, and specializes in Foot and Ankle...read more

biography

Born and raised in Leesburg, Florida. Married his Leesburg High School sweetheart. Graduated Florida state university with a BS in electrical engineering. Graduated Kent State doctor of podiatric medicine. Graduated FSU Masters in Business Administration....read more
  • Podiatry

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  • Florida State University

    2007
  • Florida Hospital East Orlando

    Internship Hospital, 1999
  • Florida Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
  • Florida State University

    Undergraduate School, 1993

Dr. Watkins is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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    Practice

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    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 12:30pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UF Health Leesburg Hospital

      600 E Dixie Ave
      Leesburg, FL 34748
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      68%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

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