Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineAug 2009 – May 2013
Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine — Glendale, AZ
Education
Master of Business AdministrationAug 2025 – Aug 2027
Utah State University — Logan, UT
Post-Baccalaureate Biomedical StudiesJan 2008 – Aug 2008
Arizona State University — Tempe, AZ
B.S., Nuclear Engineering TechnologyOct 2001 – May 2006
Thomas Edison State University | Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory
Postgraduate Training & Fellowships
Fellowship in Integrative MedicineJul 2023 – Sep 2025
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona — Tucson, AZ
Fellowship in Functional MedicineAug 2023 – Dec 2024
Institute for Functional Medicine
Board CertificationDecember 2023
American Board of Urgent Care Medicine
Internship & ResidencyJun 2013 – Sep 2016
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center — Colton, CA
Riverside University Health System Medical Center — Moreno Valley, CA
Board Certification, Licensure & Certifications
Board Certification: Diplomate, American Board of Urgent Care Medicine
Functional Medicine: IFM Certified (FMCP-M), Institute for Functional Medicine
Medical Licensure: Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 19 states
Federal: DEA Registration
Life Support: BLS · ACLS · PALS
Occupational: US Department of Transportation Certified Medical Examiner
Academic & Scholarly Work
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Watkins J, Cabanne M, Miulli D. Markedly improved success rate of endoscopically assisted third ventriculostomy is achieved by routine placement of external lumbar drain. Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports. 2017;78:e71–e76. ISSN 2193-6358.
Book Chapter
Watkins J. Ventilator Management of the Neurosurgical Patient. In: Siddiqi J, ed. Neurosurgical Intensive Care, 2nd ed. New York: Thieme. ISBN 978-1626232341.
Invited Presentation
Prize-Winning Podium Presentation. American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Annual Clinical Assembly — Phoenix, AZ, September 22, 2016.
Clinical Research
Investigator — Study of NNZ-2566 in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (under EFIC)Jun 2013 – Feb 2015
Research Assistant — Phoenix Neurological AssociatesJun 2010 – Dec 2010
Phoenix, AZ — Analysis of CSF biomarkers, FRS progression rate, and mortality in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Academic Appointments
Clinical PreceptorJun 2024 – Jun 2025
Rocky Vista University — Logan, UT
Administrative & Public Health Leadership
Medical Director / Chief of StaffSep 2021 – Jun 2024
Lane County Hospital & Rural Health Clinic — Dighton, KS
County Health OfficerJan 2022 – Jun 2024
Lane County, Kansas — Dighton, KS
Medical Director, Public Health DepartmentJan 2022 – Jun 2024
Lane County, Kansas — Dighton, KS
Deputy County CoronerNov 2021 – Jun 2024
Lane County, Kansas — Dighton, KS
Clinical Practice
Regional Physician Lead & Attending PhysicianJun 2024 – Present
Tapestry Health — Stratford, CT
Attending PhysicianJun 2024 – Jun 2025
Living Tree Medical Group — Logan, UT
Medical Director / Chief of StaffSep 2021 – Jun 2024
Lane County Hospital & Rural Health Clinic — Dighton, KS
Supervising PhysicianJun 2018 – Apr 2020
LA Laser and Skin Center — Los Angeles, CA
Founder & Medical DirectorJan 2017 – Sep 2021
Bembi Medical Corporation (link to video) — Highland, CA
Attending PhysicianSep 2016 – Sep 2021
West Point Medical Center — San Bernardino, CA
Hospital Staff Appointments
Courtesy PrivilegesAug 2024 – Present
Logan Regional Hospital — Logan, UT
Courtesy PrivilegesAug 2024 – Present
Cache Valley Hospital — Logan, UT
Attending PhysicianOct 2021 – Jun 2024
Lane County Hospital — Dighton, KS
Resident StaffJun 2014 – Sep 2016
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center — Fontana, CA
Resident StaffJun 2014 – Sep 2016
Redlands Community Hospital — Redlands, CA
Resident StaffJun 2013 – Sep 2016
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center — Colton, CA
Resident StaffJun 2013 – Sep 2016
Riverside County Regional Medical Center — Moreno Valley, CA
Committees & Boards
Clinical Governance BoardDec 2024 – Jun 2025
Tapestry Health
Advisory Committee on TraumaSep 2022 – Jun 2024
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Medical Advisory BoardJan 2023 – Jun 2024
Kansas Department of Revenue
Hospital Boards & CommitteesSep 2021 – Jun 2024
Lane County Hospital — Dighton, KS
Military & Prior Professional Experience
Submarine Reactor OperatorMay 1999 – Sep 2005
United States Navy — USS Wyoming (SSBN-742), Gold Crew — Kings Bay, GA
Managing Technical EngineerNov 2008 – Jul 2009
Wolf Electronics (acquired by Computrol, Inc.) — Orem, UT
Service & Volunteer Work
4-H LeaderFeb 2022 – Jun 2024
Veterans of Foreign Wars — Member at LargeJun 2019 – Jun 2024
Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of AmericaNov 2008 – Jun 2013
Glendale, AZ
Arizona State Brain Bee OrganizerFeb 2010 & Feb 2011
Midwestern University — Glendale, AZ
Trauma Center VolunteerMarch 2010
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center — Colton, CA
Athlete Assistant, Special Olympics Summer Games2006 & 2009
California & Utah
Medical Volunteer, Pediatric Urgent Care ClinicMar 2008 – Jul 2008
Gilbert, AZ
Trauma Unit Undergraduate InternshipJan 2008 – Feb 2008
Scottsdale Medical Center — Scottsdale, AZ
Missionary (Spanish-speaking)Nov 2005 – Dec 2007
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — Anaheim, CA
Professional Organizations
American Osteopathic Association (2009–Present)
Utah Medical Association (2024–Present)
American Legion (2023–Present)
Veterans of Foreign Wars (2019–Present)
Languages
English (native) · Spanish (fluent)