Rita J. Watkins, MD
Rita J. Watkins, MD
Family Medicine
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    About Rita J. Watkins, MD

    Rita Watkins, MD

    Dr. Watkins has been a family medicine practitioner for more than 25 years. Dr. Watkins received her bachelor's degree in biology, magna cum laude, from Miami University in Ohio. She earned her medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and completed her residency at St. Elizabeth Family Practice Center in Northern Kentucky, where she was chief resident and named Resident Teacher of the Year.

    She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Association of Palliative Care Medicine.

    As a volunteer, Dr. Watkins has been medical director of St. Elizabeth Hospice since 1999 and St. Charles Care Center since 2005. She has been medical director at St. Joseph Heights since 2002.

    Dr. Watkins is an active community volunteer and speaker. She has been involved in numerous organizations, including

    " Summit Medical (past member, Board of Directors)

    " St. Charles Care Center (current Board of Directors)

    " Northern Kentucky Diabetes Education Committee

    " Blue Cross Blue Shield HEDIS Compliance Physician Advisory Committee

    Gender: Female

    Board Certification: Am Bd of Family Medicine (Family Medicine)

    Education: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Professional Education

    Languages Spoken: English