Lynnette M. Watkins, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S.

Selected as one of "America's Top Ophthalmologists" by the Consumer’s Research Council of America, Dr. Lynnette Watkins is a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist, specializing in oculoplastics and cosmetic surgery. In addition to cosmetic surgery, Dr. Watkins provides oculoplastics services, which involve procedures to correct problems around the eye area including drooping of upper and lower eye lids, tearing disorders, eye socket or orbital surgery and trauma surgery.

Dr. Watkins' elite professional accomplishments include experiences as both Instructor of Ophthalmology and Director of Emergency Ophthalmology Service at the prestigious Harvard Medical School. During her tenure at Harvard’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, she created a domestic violence task force, and has since been awarded the Dean’s Community Service Award by Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Watkins graduated with distinction from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and her Doctor of Medicine degree. Her education continued as an intern at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, and as a Resident in Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. She also has completed two fellowships, one in Oculoplastics from the University of Iowa and another in Oculoplastic and Cosmetic Surgery in Los Angeles, California. She recently completed a M.B.A. in Healthcare with honors from George Washington University.

Dr. Watkins' dedication to the medical field extends well past the clinic. An accomplished educator, Dr. Watkins has authored numerous articles that have been published in industry-leading publications and instructional materials. Dr. Watkins also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Eye Center Group.

Dr. Watkins memberships include the Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology, the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American College of Physician Executives.