Stephen E. Watkins, DO

Dr. Stephen E. Watkins is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and knee conditions, with advanced expertise in sports medicine and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to helping patients relieve pain, restore function, and return to an active, high-quality lifestyle.

Dr. Watkins earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he also completed a Master of Science in Medical Education. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency with LECOM Health, followed by fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at the Orthopaedic Research of Virginia.

At Elite Specialty Care, Dr. Watkins takes a patient-first approach rooted in trust, clear communication, and personalized treatment planning. By combining evidence-based care with the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques, he partners with each patient to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Specialties

• Shoulder Conditions

  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Shoulder impingement syndrome
  • Shoulder instability & dislocations
  • Labral tears (SLAP & Bankart lesions)
  • Biceps tendon injuries
  • Shoulder arthritis
  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
  • Sports-related shoulder injuries
  • Overuse and degenerative shoulder conditions

• Knee Conditions

  • Knee arthritis
  • Osteonecrosis of the Knee
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Meniscal Tears

• Knee Procedures

  • Muscle Sparing Total Knee Replacement
  • Muscle Sparing Partial Knee Replacement
  • Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement
  • Outpatient Knee Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Knee Joint Replacement
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Knee Implants

• Shoulder Procedures

  • Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Labral repair & stabilization
  • Biceps tenodesis & tenotomy
  • Subacromial decompression
  • Distal clavicle excision
  • Minimally invasive shoulder surgery

• Non-surgical treatments including:

  • Injections & Therapy guidance