Philip M. Watkins, DPM
Specialties
- Foot and Ankle
Biography
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 was excited to return to the Lakeshore area as part of Orthopaedic Associates of Muskegon.
Education
Residency – Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency, 2019, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University/Corewell Royal Oak (Detroit, Michigan)
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, 2016, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (North Chicago, Illinois)
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, 2010, Grand Valley State University (Allendale, Michigan)
Board Certification
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Foot
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Rearfoot/Ankle
Professional Associations
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery