Episodes 64
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Dormant
Since Mar 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
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www.spreaker.com

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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

Dr. Bob Watkins, Sr - Part Two

Jun 07, 2025 1h 8m

Dr Robert G Watkins, III, MD is the pioneer of spine surgery in professional athletes.  This podcast covers the second decade of his life, growing up in the rough streets of Memphis, TN in the…

Dr. Bob Watkins, Sr - Part One

Dec 16, 2021 1h

Robert Watkins, IV, MD interviews his dad, Robert Watkins, MD, III - about his life, the first decade, lessons learned, the foundations of his personality that have led him to become the most famous…

Lessons Learned from 2020

Mar 21, 2021 16m

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

Reggie Scott, LA Rams Head Athletic Trainer, Interview

Feb 14, 2021 50m

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…

Tommy Lasorda Tribute

Jan 24, 2021 6m

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

Memories of Dr. Larry Dorr

Jan 10, 2021 9m

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

Lumbar Disc Herniations in Athletes

Oct 18, 2020 22m

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,…

Spine Surgery in Athletes

Sep 05, 2020 14m

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,…

COVID-19 Interview with Patricia Murray, MD

Aug 06, 2020 51m

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,…

Racism in America - Felippe Lemoine, MD - Part 2

Jun 29, 2020 33m

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...

Racism in America - Felippe Lemoine, MD - Part 1

Jun 26, 2020 39m

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...

Interview with Sue Falsone, part 2

May 01, 2020 21m

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.

Interview with Sue Falsone, part 1

Apr 25, 2020 30m

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.

Hypnosis - with Michelle Watkins

Apr 11, 2020 21m

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

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Jan 17, 2020 13m

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…

Tony Robbins Experience

Dec 20, 2019 12m

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. …

Neck Surgery in Athletes - Dr Watkins Sr & Jr

Nov 28, 2019 17m

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…

Debate: Lumbar Fusion vs Artificial Disc, with Dr Blumenthal

Nov 16, 2019 20m

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:…

Brandon McDaniel LA Dodgers Strength Coach

Nov 09, 2019 22m

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…

Failed Back Surgery

Oct 29, 2019 9m

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.

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