Antoinina Watkins, M.D., never had an “aha moment” when choosing her career. In fact, she can’t remember a time in her life when she didn’t want to be a physician.

A Tampa native, she’s been practicing medicine in Tampa Bay for nearly two decades. She is a Florida-licensed and Board Certified OB/GYN and fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

“Getting to help people and establish trusting patient relationships is why I do this,” she says. “I do it so I can use my knowledge and skills to make an impact.”

An avid volunteer, traveler, reader and outdoors enthusiast, Watkins has a heart for her community. She views healthcare as a team approach, and not just the team of physicians taking care of the patient, but the patient’s family, friends and support circle, too.

“It’s what I’m striving for, a community approach to health and wellbeing,” she adds. “I want people to know when they come to me, they’re not a number; they’re genuinely and personally cared for.”