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Runa Diwadkar Watkins, MD

Runa Diwadkar Watkins, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division Head of Gastroenterology & Nutrition

Runa Diwadkar Watkins, MD

UM Faculty Physicians, Inc.

Available for Telehealth Visits

Languages: English

Gender: Female

Locations

UM Ped GI Lutherville

1302 Bellona Avenue
Lutherville, MD 21093
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PH: 410-328-0812

FAX: 410-296-3120

UM Ped GI Hanover

7556 Teague Road
University Of Maryland Pediatrics
Suite 420
Hanover, MD 21076
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PH: 667-214-1660

FAX: 443-755-0685

UM Peds GI Upper Chesapeake

510 Upper Chesapeake Drive
Physicians Pavilion II - Suite 509
Bel Air, MD 21014
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PH: 667-214-2400

FAX: 410-879-7761

About Me

Dr. Watkins treats children with celiac disease and gluten-related disorders, inflammatory bowel disease as well as general GI issues. She performs endoscopies, colonoscopies and liver biopsies.

She was named a Top Doctor in the specialty of pediatric gastroenterology by Baltimore magazine in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
 

Ratings and Reviews

The star rating is an average of responses to our patient satisfaction survey. Patients measure their experience with our providers on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, 1 being “Very Poor” and 5 being “Very Good.”  Learn more about the patient satisfaction survey.

4.8/5 stars
Overall
4.8
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
Provider showed concern
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options

Patient Reviews (11)

We post all reviews unless they include profanity, are off topic or discuss other providers, or may risk the privacy of a patient.

  • This was my first appointment with Dr. Watkins after my previous celiac doctor, Dr. Blanchard, retired, and she was very thorough in getting to know me and my medical history, which I appreciate!

  • My daughter and I love Dr. Watkins. She is thorough and listens to all our concerns.

  • Dr. Watkins is very personable and treats my child respectfully.

  • Dr. Watkins was thorough and didn't rush. She made sure our questions were answered.

  • Dr. Watkins was so approachable and down to earth with my son (and I) were both entering the visit concerned about how serious his symptoms could ne ad she heard our worries and helped bring peace.

  • Dr. Watkins is smart and personable.

  • Dr. Watkins was lovely

  • Very nice, very informative, very caring.

  • Dr. Watkins is a wonderful physician. I would highly recommend her.

  • Will definitely recommend to family and friends.

  • We love her.

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