DR. ROBERT G. WATKINS IV

Robert G. Watkins, IV, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon.  He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, and computer-guided spine surgery. He is the Director of the Marina Spine Center, past Chief of Staff of Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, and current spine surgeon for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Rams, Lakers, Clippers, and Kings.  He regularly advises the Los Angeles Chargers, Angels, Ducks, Galaxy, and LAFC.  He also provides consultation for many professional teams: 15 NFL, 5 MLB, 4 NBA, and 4 NHL.  

He and his father created of the Back Doctor App, which is a comprehensive back and neck rehabilitation program.  Drs. Watkins have given away this program to help hundreds of thousands of people suffering with back and neck pain. 

He is the author of the two largest publications on surgery in professional athletes for cervical and lumbar spine, as well as, many chapters on spinal injuries in athletes.  He is regularly invited to be faculty for medical courses and a guest lecturer on spinal injuries in athletes.  Dr Watkins, IV, has been named Top Doctor for the past ten years and to Who’s Who in America list.