Marc Watkins

Marc R. Watkins, M.D. is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in clinical leadership and strategic healthcare management. Currently serving as Chief Medical Officer at Kroger since August 2018, Marc previously held the same title at The Little Clinic, overseeing more than 215 clinics and 800 clinicians. Notable roles also include Vice President & Corporate Medical Director at The Little Clinic and National Medical Director at Concentra, where responsibilities included ensuring regulatory compliance, developing payor strategies, and managing clinical initiatives across multiple states. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from Meharry Medical College as well as a Master of Science in Public Health from the same institution, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the College of the Holy Cross. Prior military service includes the role of Senior Medical Officer with the US Navy.