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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Didn’t see Dr Watson but the two I did see were great.
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Watson is always respectful and answers all my questions. It is a pleasure to see him
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Austin was very sweet and informative
(6 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Watson Explained what I was having done and before I went under he was helping the nurses and anesthesiologist get me ready for surgery. He held the mask over my face to get me ready to be moved from my hospital bed to the surgical gurney. He showed his interns that we are all one team at TGH when it comes to the care of our patients. That one event (before I was out like a light) showed that he values his team and even though he is the main character, he pitches in where needed to get the patient comfortable and get everything in order so he can do his job and his team can do theirs. Thank you and thank you to everyone that was a part of my surgery, emergency room care, and hospital care. Thank you very much to TGH. P.S. the food was delicious.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Great surgeon, always friendly and takes time to listen.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Thank you Dr. Watson for participating in my care on 9-15-26!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Great Dr. always willing to listen and asks if you have any questions, also gives you alternatives to choose other than surgery, he leaves the decision up to the patient.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Caring & professional.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Best Orthopedic Doctor!!!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Not the warmest bed side manner but he’s a great doctor who always helps my issue.
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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Didn’t see Dr Watson but the two I did see were great.
Dr Watson is always respectful and answers all my questions. It is a pleasure to see him
Austin was very sweet and informative
Dr. Watson Explained what I was having done and before I went under he was helping the nurses and anesthesiologist get me ready for surgery. He held the mask over my face to get me ready to be moved from my hospital bed to the surgical gurney. He showed his interns that we are all one team at TGH when it comes to the care of our patients. That one event (before I was out like a light) showed that he values his team and even though he is the main character, he pitches in where needed to get the patient comfortable and get everything in order so he can do his job and his team can do theirs. Thank you and thank you to everyone that was a part of my surgery, emergency room care, and hospital care. Thank you very much to TGH. P.S. the food was delicious.
Great surgeon, always friendly and takes time to listen.
Thank you Dr. Watson for participating in my care on 9-15-26!
Great Dr. always willing to listen and asks if you have any questions, also gives you alternatives to choose other than surgery, he leaves the decision up to the patient.
Caring & professional.
Best Orthopedic Doctor!!!
Not the warmest bed side manner but he’s a great doctor who always helps my issue.