CARE & TREATMENT IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Shoulder and Knee Specialist
Dr. Stephen E. Watkins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and knee conditions. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Buffalo State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency with LECOM Health, followed by advanced fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at the Orthopedic Research of Virginia in Richmond.
Dr. Watkins is committed to helping patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy. His approach is rooted in trust, clear communication, and shared decision-making. By combining evidence-based treatment with personalized care, Dr. Watkins works closely with each patient to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Master of Science – Medical Education
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Erie, PA
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Erie, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Biology – Magna Cum Laude
Buffalo State University. Buffalo, NY
Post Graduate Training
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Orthopaedic Research of Virginia. Richmond, VA
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency – June 2017
LECOM Health. Erie, PA
Smith and Nephew – CARTIHEAL AGILI-C, Cartilage Repair Implant
Stryker – MAKO Certification, Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
Stryker – MAKO Certification, Total Knee Arthroplasty
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics
A novel method for digital tourniquet application utilizing pulse oximetry to determine minimal occlusive pressure. (2016-2017). Watkins, S.
Simultaneous MPFL reconstruction and hemiepiphysiodesis for patellar instability in genu valgum. (2015-2016). Redman, C. Watkins, S. & Parikh, S.
Functional outcomes and return to work status following arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A comparison of Amish patients to patients receiving Workers Compensation. (2014-2015). Watkins, S.
A simulation-based curriculum for the surgical learning of orthopaedic basic skills. (2013-2015). Thesis Project: Master of Science – Medical Education. Watkins, S.
Subtalar joint dislocations: A systematic review of the literature. (2013-2014). Watkins, S.
Surgical site injections following primary hip and knee arthroplasty: An analysis of risk factors and hospital utilization in the state of Pennsylvania. (2012-2013).
Watkins, S.
Radiographic and clinical evaluation of Trinity Evolution (Orthofix) in posterior lumbar and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. (2010-2012). Vigna, F. & Watkins, S.
