Back Doctor

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.

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.

Robert G. Watkins, IV, MD, orthopedic spine surgeon to professional athletes and creator of the Back Doctor App, discusses Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: what is it, when does it work, what are the risks, should you do it?

Robert Watkins, IV, MD shares his experience of Tony Robbins' philosophy, methods, books, and recent course. He discusses the basic human needs: how to identify them and how to change them. Ultimately, how we all can get the most out of life.

Robert Watkins, III & IV, MD, orthopedic spine surgeons to professional athletes, discuss multi-level cervical spine surgery in athletes: risks, return to play, rehab, fusion, artificial disc replacement, foraminotomy, and laminoplasty.

Robert Watkins, IV, MD, debates with Scott Blumenthal, MD, Director of Center for Disc Replacement at Texas Back Institute, about artificial disc replacement vs fusion in the lumbar spine: indications, failures, athletes, success and more!

Robert Watkins, IV, MD, interviews Brandon McDaniel, LA Dodgers Strength and Conditioning Coach and Director of Player Performance: preparation for baseball, cardiovascular exercise, monitoring via app, weight lifting, diet, relaxation, and more!

Robert Watkins, IV, MD, orthopedic spine surgeon to professional athletes and creator of the Back Doctor App, discusses Failed Back Surgery: reasons, diagnosis, workup, treatment, and solutions.

Dr Robert Watkins interviews Dr David Schechter: mind body medicine, treatment of athletes, pain management, relaxation techniques, non-operative treatment for spine pain, and more!

Dr Robert Watkins, IV, discusses solutions to the homeless crisis in Los Angeles: drugs, crime, mental health, and housing.