Dr. Raquel Watkins, MD


Physician
Allergy

Specialty

Pediatric Allergy

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Watkins Allergy and Asthma Clinic
13241 Bartram Park Blvd.
Suite 2601
Jacksonville, Florida 32258
For an appointment, call (904) 298-1800
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Raquel Watkins, MD

Dr. Watkins specializes in the treatment of asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other rheumatological conditions.

About Dr. Raquel Watkins, MD

Raquel Watkins MD is a board-certified allergist providing care to patients in Jacksonville and Orange Park. Dr. Watkins also served as Assistant Professor, section on Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Immunologic Diseases until 2008.

Patient Education Resources

Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
Does my Epipen® really expire?
EpiPens do have an expiration date, and it is important to replace them before they expire. The expiration date can be found on the packaging and the device itself.An expired EpiPen® may not work ...
Eggplant makes my mouth itchy. Am I allergic to it?
If eating eggplant causes itching in your mouth, it is possible that you have an allergic reaction to it. Food allergies are caused by an abnormal response of the immune system to certain proteins fou...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What is the treatment for severe asthma?
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...

Education & Training

Dr. Watkins completed her internal medicine internship and residency in 1999 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, in Winston-Salem, and became chief resident in 2000. She acquired a Master of Science in epidemiology and health services research in 2007 at Wake Forest University before completing a two-year fellowship program in Allergy and Immunology while attending Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.