He graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. For his residency, Dr. Atkins trained at Parkland Health & Hospital System. Dr. Atkins's areas of expertise include the following: heart murmur, hypertension (high blood pressure), and angina. He takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Atkins has received professional recognition including the following: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute of NIH Certificate of Recognition; Texas Department of Health Texas EMS Hall of Fame; and American Heart Association Citation of International Service. His professional affiliations include Children's Health (Texas) and the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center.