Back Doctor

Dr. Robert Watkins orthopedic spine surgeon to professional athletes and creator of the Back Doctor App discusses how to avoid surgery, back and neck pain, health issues and risks/benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery.

Episodes

Lessons Learned from 2020

March 21, 2021 • 16 min

Robert Watkins, IV, MD, discusses lessons learned from 2020: COVID, homeless, racial justice, evolution, relationships.

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Reggie Scott, LA Rams Head Athletic Trainer, Interview

February 14, 2021 • 50 min

Reggie Scott, LA Rams Head Athletic Trainer, and Robert Watkins, IV, MD, orthopedic spine surgeon, discuss Neck Injuries in Athletes. Acute trauma, on-the-field assessment, decision-making, return to play, rehabilitation, prevention, and surgery.

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Tommy Lasorda Tribute

January 24, 2021 • 6 min

Robert Watkins, III and IV, MD, remember Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda: funny stories and the meaning that Tommy had in their lives.

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COVID Vaccine #2: My Experience

January 19, 2021 • 12 min

Robert G. Watkins, IV, MD, orthopedic spine surgeon and Chief of Staff Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, discusses hs experience with second COVID vaccine and an update on COVID in Los Angeles.

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Memories of Dr. Larry Dorr

January 10, 2021 • 9 min

Robert Watkins, IV, MD remembers his professor, mentor, and friend, Lawrence D. Dorr, MD - who was an innovator, author, workhorse, teacher, and humanitarian.

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My Vaccine Experience

December 31, 2020 • 5 min

Robert Watkins, IV, MD, Chief of Staff Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, orthopedic spine surgeon, and creator of the Back Doctor app, discusses his experience with the COVID vaccine: how was the vaccine shot, after-effects, general information, and ways to help our community.

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COVID Update 12/4/20

December 4, 2020 • 12 min

Robert Watkins, IV, MD, creator of Back Doctor App, discusses COVID-19: impact on healthcare, rates of disease, prevention, vaccines, medical care, the future...

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Lumbar Disc Herniations in Athletes

October 18, 2020 • 22 min

Robert Watkins, IV, MD, spine surgeon to professional athletes and creator of the Back Doctor App, discusses lumbar disc herniations in athletes and non-athletes: diagnosis, treatment, avoidance, surgery, recovery, return to sports, and prevention of recurrence.

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Spine Surgery in Athletes

September 5, 2020 • 14 min

Robert Watkins, IV, MD, orthopedic spine surgeon to professional athletes and creator of the Back Doctor App, discusses Spine Surgery in Athletes: diagnosis, treatment, nonoperative, rehabilitation, surgery, fusion, artificial disc replacement, microsurgery, return to play...

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COVID-19 Interview with Patricia Murray, MD

August 6, 2020 • 51 min

Robert Watkins, IV, MD interviews Patricia Murray, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist, on COVID-19: testing, virulence, treatment, Hydroxychloroquine, Remdesivir, going back to school, masks, vaccine, and the future!

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Racism in America - Felippe Lemoine, MD - Part 2

June 29, 2020 • 33 min

Robert G. Watkins, IV, MD, discusses systemic racism in America with Philippe Lemoine, MD: history, genetics, slavery, Jim Crow, red lining, GI Bill, crime, police, criminal justice, and more...

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Racism in America - Felippe Lemoine, MD - Part 1

June 26, 2020 • 39 min

Robert G. Watkins, IV, MD, discusses racism in America with Philippe Lemoine, MD: history, genetics, slavery, Jim Crow, red lining, GI Bill, crime, police, criminal justice, and more...

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Corona Virus Update 5/29/20

May 30, 2020 • 7 min

Robert Watkins, IV, MD discusses COVID-19: current status, testing, treatments, vaccine, speculations, and hope for the future.

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Interview with Sue Falsone, part 2

May 1, 2020 • 21 min

Sue Falsone PT, MS, AT, Co-Owner Structure and Function Education and Robert Watkins, IV, MD, Ortho Spine Surgeon discuss treatment of back pain in athletes, cupping, and evaluation of new techniques.

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Interview with Sue Falsone, part 1

April 25, 2020 • 30 min

Sue Falsone PT, MS, AT, Co-Owner Structure and Function Education and Robert Watkins, IV, MD, Ortho Spine Surgeon discuss treatment of back pain in athletes and dry needling versus acupuncture.

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Corona Virus Update 4/16/20

April 16, 2020 • 8 min

Robert Watkins, IV, MD discusses the status of COVID-19 in the community of Los Angeles. His roles as chief of staff, community council member, and spine surgeon to professional athletes provide a unique and comprehensive view of the corona crisis in Los Angeles.

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Hypnosis - with Michelle Watkins

April 11, 2020 • 21 min

Robert Watkins, IV, MD interviews his wife, Michelle Watkins, Certified Hypnotherapist, on Hypnosis: benefits, process, therapeutics, misconceptions, fears, and success stories.

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Corona Virus Update 4/5/20

April 5, 2020 • 7 min

Robert Watkins, IV, MD, orthopedic spine surgeon, discusses the COVID-19 virus epidemic: use of masks, how to safe in public, when to go to the hospital, and how we will get out of this crisis.

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Corona Virus Update 3/26/20

March 27, 2020 • 10 min

Robert G. Watkins, IV, MD, updates information from his medical perspective on the Corona COVID-19 Virus, including relevant facts, precautions, and what can be done to help.

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Corona Virus Update

March 13, 2020 • 12 min

Robert Watkins, IV, MD, discusses Corona virus: fears, truths, unknowns, and practical information about how not to get it and how to prevent spreading it to people you care about.

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Episodes

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Tommy Lasorda Tribute

COVID Vaccine #2: My Experience

Memories of Dr. Larry Dorr

My Vaccine Experience

COVID Update 12/4/20

Lumbar Disc Herniations in Athletes

Spine Surgery in Athletes

COVID-19 Interview with Patricia Murray, MD

Racism in America - Felippe Lemoine, MD - Part 2

Racism in America - Felippe Lemoine, MD - Part 1

Corona Virus Update 5/29/20

Interview with Sue Falsone, part 2

Interview with Sue Falsone, part 1

Corona Virus Update 4/16/20

Hypnosis - with Michelle Watkins

Corona Virus Update 4/5/20

Corona Virus Update 3/26/20

Corona Virus Update

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