Dr. Watkins is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
4209 St, OH-44
Rootstown, OH 44272
Education & Training
- Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2006
- Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
- American University of the Caribbean School of MedicineClass of 2001
- Thomas Jefferson UniversityM.S., Microbiology, 1995 - 1997
- Gannon UniversityB.S., Biology, 1991 - 1995
Certifications & Licensure
- KY State Medical License 2021 - 2025
- OH State Medical License 2006 - 2025
- PA State Medical License 2001 - 2008
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
- Board Certified in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellowship Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2016
- Sigma Xi scientific research honor society, 2016
- Fellowship American College of Physicians, 2011
- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 16 citationsImmune response to CMV in solid organ transplant recipients: current concepts and future directionsRichard R. Watkins, Tracy L. Lemonovich, Raymund R. Razonable
Expert Review of Clinical Immunology. 2012-05-01 - 73 citationsAn update on the association of vitamin D deficiency with common infectious diseases.Richard R. Watkins, Tracy L. Lemonovich, Robert A. Salata
Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2015-01-26 - 20 citationsOverview: The Ongoing Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance.Richard R. Watkins, Robert A. Bonomo
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America. 2020-09-30
Journal Articles
- The Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery: Defining a Model for Antimicrobial Stewardship—Results from an International Cross-Sectional SurveyRichard R Watkins, Eleftherios Mylonakis, Robert G Sawyer, Costi D Sifri, BioMed Central
- Prolonged Clostridium difficile infection may be associated with vitamin D deficiencyWong KK, Lee R, Watkins RR, Haller N., J Parenter Enteral Nutr, Epub, 1/26/2015
- Low vitamin D level and impact on severity and recurrence of Clostridium difficile infectionsAbdelfatah M, Nayfe R, Moftakhar B, Nijim A, El Zoghbi M, Donskey CJ, Kandil H, Watkins RR., J Investig Med, 1/1/2015
- Join now to see all
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Differences in clinical manifestations of acute and early HIV-1 infection between HIV-1 subtypes in African women.Lemonovich TL, Watkins RR, Morrison CS, Kwok C, Salata RA., 49th Annual Meeting IDSA., 1/1/2011
- Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections with Silver Alloy/Hydrogel Coated Foley Catheters Using Two Separate Evaluation Periods.Watkins RR, Osterholt SN, Parker P, Salata RA., 119th Annual Meeting Ohio Academy of Science, 1/1/2010
- PCP Prophylaxis in HIV-Infected Renal Allograph Recipients.Watkins R, Kumar MS, Alvarez D., 43rd Annual Meeting IDSA., 1/1/2005
Lectures
- Invasive fungal and mold infections1/26/2013
- Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma1/11/2013
- Respiratory Infections in Pregnant Women in the Ambulatory Setting1/8/2011
- Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- How to Get Free COVID TestsOctober 2nd, 2024
- Here's What Doctors Say to Eat When You Have COVID-19November 22nd, 2022
- Do Adults Need a Polio Booster? Infectious Disease Doctors Weigh InJuly 25th, 2022
- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- “Describing Infections of the Spine treated with Ceftaroline” (DISC Study)Allergan2014–2017
- “Does the oral microbiome change while a patient is in the ICU?”Akron General Foundation2012–2014
Committees
- member, Publications Committee/ Infectious Diseases Society of America 2016 - Present
- member, International Advisory Board Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery 2016 - Present
- member, American Federation for Medical Research Midwestern Regional Council 2013 - Present
- At-large member, ACP Ohio Chapter Governor’s Advisory Council 2013 - Present
- member, Standards and Practice Guidelines Committee/ Infectious Diseases Society of America 2009 - 2013
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: