AREAS OF INTEREST:
General Physiatry including: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Spine Care, Electrodiagnostic Testing (EMG/NCS), Sports Medicine, Amputee Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Spasticity Injections, Hospital (Inpatient) Consultations, Occupational Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
HONORS:
Named as “TOP DOC” for PM&R, 360 West Magazine 2022
Named as “TOP DOC” for PM&R, Fort Worth Magazine 2022
Named as “TOP DOC” for PM&R, 360 West Magazine 2021
Named as “TOP DOC” for PM&R, Fort Worth Magazine 2021
Named as “TOP DOC” for PM&R, 360 West Magazine 2020
Named as “TOP DOC” for PM&R, Fort Worth Magazine 2020
Named as “TOP DOC” for PM&R, 360 West Magazine 2019
Named as “TOP DOC” for PM&R, Fort Worth Magazine 2019
Named as “TOP DOC” for PM&R, 360 West Magazine 2018
Named as “TOP DOC” for PM&R, Fort Worth Magazine 2018
Named as “TOP DOC” for PM&R, Fort Worth Magazine 2017
Residency
- Chief Resident, 2014
- Senior Resident of the Year, 2014-2015, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation-UT Southwestern
- Arete Award for Altruism, 2014-2015, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation-UT Southwestern
- Arete Award for Altruism, 2013-2014, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation-UT Southwestern
Medical School
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree awarded with Honors (achieved ranking in top 10% of class)
- Karen J. Kowalske Outstanding PM&R Medical Student Award, 2010-11, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation-UT Southwestern
- Dean’s List,Spring Semester 2009
- Dean’s List, Fall Semester 2008
Undergraduate
- Texas Christian University Varsity Baseball Letterman
- Dallas Baptist University Varsity Baseball Letterman
EDUCATION:
Residency:
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas Texas, 2012-2015
Internship:
Traditional Rotating Internship
Plaza Medical Center
Fort Worth, Texas, 2011-2012
Medical School:
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM)
Fort Worth, Texas, Class of 2011
Undergraduate & Graduate:
Dallas Baptist University 1996-1999
Texas Christian University, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Fitness Promotion 1999-2001
Texas Christian University, Master of Science in Kinesiology: Exercise Physiology 2002-2004
PERSONAL LIFE:
Dr. Austen Watkins is married with two children. He grew up in Fort Worth and attended Southwest High School. He played collegiate baseball for Dallas Baptist University and Texas Christian University. When he has free time he is often spending it with his family as well as tailgating and attending TCU sporting events.
