Dr. David Watson is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and board certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is fellowship trained in Orthopedic Trauma and Adult Reconstruction and Arthritis Surgery. He received his Medical degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He performed his Orthopaedic Residency and Internship training at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Dr. David Watson is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and board certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is fellowship trained in Orthopedic Trauma and Adult Reconstruction and Arthritis Surgery. He received his Medical degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He performed his Orthopaedic Residency and Internship training at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
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Outstanding patient provider, monitor and follow-up Physician.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Doctor and staff are very good
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Haven’t seen him hard to rate but didn’t want to give a negative
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
He and his team are remarkable.FIO is only place to take my bones!!!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
A different doctor came in. I never even got to see Dr. Watson.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
He’s the Best ! Had bilateral hip replacements with Dr Watson and all went excellent. So well . Very happy with everything. Knee has been hurting and knew I could trust Dr Watson and his team for not only honesty but always the best options of treatment ! :)
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I had an excellent result in my surgery
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
U have helped me through a lot of pain this past year and your wonderful. Thank you.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Watson has been very thorough with explanations and addresses concerns as they come up.
Dr. David Watson is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and board certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is fellowship trained in Orthopedic Trauma and Adult Reconstruction and Arthritis Surgery. He received his Medical degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He performed his Orthopaedic Residency and Internship training at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and completed his first fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction at Cornell University Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He completed a second fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Watson cares for patients with severe musculoskeletal injuries, specializing in fracture related problems and pelvis and hip reconstructions.
Dr. Watson is an assistant professor of orthopedics at the University of South Florida and a staff traumatologist with Orthopaedic Trauma Service, a division of Florida Orthopaedic Institute. He serves as a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Florida Medical Association, and the International Association of Orthopedic Surgeons.
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Outstanding patient provider, monitor and follow-up Physician.
Doctor and staff are very good
Haven’t seen him hard to rate but didn’t want to give a negative
He and his team are remarkable.FIO is only place to take my bones!!!
A different doctor came in. I never even got to see Dr. Watson.
He’s the Best ! Had bilateral hip replacements with Dr Watson and all went excellent. So well . Very happy with everything. Knee has been hurting and knew I could trust Dr Watson and his team for not only honesty but always the best options of treatment ! :)
I had an excellent result in my surgery
U have helped me through a lot of pain this past year and your wonderful. Thank you.
Dr. Watson has been very thorough with explanations and addresses concerns as they come up.
Dr David Watson is a excellent surgeon