The James A. Watson Wellness Center is an African-American health care center focusing on disparities in disease within the African-American community. This 54-year old, 12,000 square foot facility houses a pharmacy, lab, and clinics for women, children, men, re-entry and seniors.
The Center continues to focus on those who are professionals, working class, those with busy schedules, those who have low income, uninsured (Medi-Cal, indigent), seniors (Medicare population) and those with chronic disease (hypertension, diabetes, cancer, cardiac disease, HIV).Through its provider of medical services (PCN), 501 (c)(3) (PCP), volunteerism, and limited grant funding, the facility maintains its commitment to those at greatest need.
The Center continues to focus on those who are professionals, working class, those with busy schedules, those who have low income, uninsured (Medi-Cal, indigent), seniors (Medicare population) and those with chronic disease (hypertension, diabetes, cancer, cardiac disease, HIV).Through its provider of medical services (PCN), 501 (c)(3) (PCP), volunteerism, and limited grant funding, the facility maintains its commitment to those at greatest need.
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Preventive Care Network Medical Services, Inc. (A California Medical Corporation) d/b/a The James A. Watson Wellness Center Medical Clinic is an organization that represents an offspring and legacy of the Arlington Medical Center where the late Dr. James A. Watson spent his whole life devoting his services to the people of Oakland and its surrounding area.
The James A. Watson Wellness Center is the model for health care in the African-American community. The clinic includes public and private partnerships, relationships with faith-based organizations, hospitals, health maintenance organizations, nurses, pharmacist, labs and our community leaders. Most importantly, the James A. Watson Wellness Center provides disease prevention and direct services for those who need it most.
James A. Watson, MD and his sister, Inez, were born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. They are the children of Henry, a merchant, and Inez, a schoolteacher. As a teenager, James would arise at 3 a.m. each day to sell vegetables in the town market with his father. Encouraged to develop an interest in medicine by his family physician, Dr. Webb, James Watson went on to attend Hampton Institute and Virginia State College.
Director of Community Outreach, Care for previously incarcerated patients, Men's Health, Care for Seniors, Long Term/ Skilled Nursing Facility Care, Chronic Pain Management. I have been with the organization for over 20 years. I am a Bay Area native with Southern ties. I have a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Phoenix.
James A. Watson Wellness Center specializes in chronic care management. Conditions such diabetes, heart failure, arthritis, hypertension, chronic back pain, and depression can all be managed with guidelines, oversight, and support from James A. Watson Wellness Center. Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body responds to and produces the hormone insulin.
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Krissy Brown
Mar 22, 2021
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Please do not waste your time! My mother is a patient at this clinic. Unprofessional would be an understatement. Will be changing clinics immediately. Unable to get emergency referrals, it’s like the office staff does things on their own time. I was referred to Lupe for a referral over a week ago and have yet to receive even a call back! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!
Lady Tay
Jun 25, 2020
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Esteban Alejandro Goodner
Jun 04, 2020
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Absolutely wonderful Dr.
Sometimes there's a bit of a wait but it's definitely worth it if you want a Dr that truly cares about all his patients. Dr Watson is very understanding, always in a cheerful mood and always does his best to monitor/treat your health conditions to his fullest potential. Also the wait goes quick and you'll never be frustrated by the staff here, everyone is incredibly friendly.
Thanks to all,
Steven ☺
Sometimes there's a bit of a wait but it's definitely worth it if you want a Dr that truly cares about all his patients. Dr Watson is very understanding, always in a cheerful mood and always does his best to monitor/treat your health conditions to his fullest potential. Also the wait goes quick and you'll never be frustrated by the staff here, everyone is incredibly friendly.
Thanks to all,
Steven ☺
Dr. Ellen Foster Randle
Dec 23, 2019
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Don Aguillard
Jun 10, 2019
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Be careful for there are many pharmacies who are refusing to fill pain medication prescriptions. The nurse practitioner is writing prescriptions without even seeing Dr. Watson. And then be careful of the unprofessional attitude if you voice your disgruntlement. There is some serious problems in this office
Shawn Acree
Jan 01, 2019
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Ezra Goldman
Jul 20, 2017
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Horrid. Worse than a developing country. Impossible to get an appointment or get anyone on the phone. Wait 3 hours even with an appointment. Nurses and doctors don't communicate well. May not even get a doctor and if you do may not even do a thorough check up and give bad advice so quickly you can't even understand it. Avoid.
Update: I changed primary caregivers after this. New place said not to take either prescription they gave me here and was horrified.
Update: I changed primary caregivers after this. New place said not to take either prescription they gave me here and was horrified.
Skylar Monroe
Jun 06, 2017
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