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An Interview with Anthony Watkins, MD
Anthony Watkins, MD, is the Surgical Director of the Center for Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at Tampa General Hospital. Prior, Dr. Watkins was an attending transplant surgeon and clinical assistant professor of surgery at NYU Langone Health, and is an esteemed Advisory Board member of SID&T.
The following videos are from an SID&T interview with Anthony Watkins, MD as he expertly covers topics from honoring donors, to improving the system and replacing the flawed CMS performance metrics, as well as protecting patients and encouraging donors.
Dr. Watkins on the transplant community engaging with policy changes …
We have recently seen an uptick in the interest of transplant surgeons (in policy reform).
Dr. Watkins on we need to work together ...
It is important for us to channel our energy together..
Dr. Watkins on how surgeons are working with HRSA ...
It is critical for transplant surgeons to be at the table to bring our concerns directly to HRSA.
Dr. Watkins on the challenges and opportunities for transplant centers ...
There is still opportunities for transplant centers utilize the available kidneys more effectively.
Dr. Watkins on opportunities for collaboration ...
As we work more effectively with OPOs…we want a national movement.
Dr. Watkins on why SID&T...
SID&T is my most important Board.
Dr. Watkins on improving at every level …
This (SID&T) is my most important Board.