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.
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.

Dr. Watson is an excellent physician. He listens to my explanation of my problems carefully. He asks questions and pays attention to my answers. He consults my history, MRIs, and/or X-rays. He explains my problem, what we can do for it, and immediately provides the answers I need to make my problems as good as humanly possible. I have seen Dr. Watson for several issues in the past and he is always willing to work a problem until it is resolved even when other physicians won't touch it. He is often very busy and is pulled in many directions but always gives his patients 100% of his attention while with them. I will not go to anyone else.
Great doctor! He adresses loop all concerns and thoroughly explains procedures and treatments.
Dr Watson was extremely knowledgeable regarding osteoarthritis of the hip and what options would be best for me. He spoke to me with an empathetic tone and the entire experience was favorable. I will return to see him to follow his advice.
I had the pleasure of meeting and thanking Dr. Watson for a previous surgery. After physical therapy I am truly grateful to Dr. Watson. His staff is knowledgeable, respectful and considerate.💕
Didn’t see Dr Watson
Always been excellent
Outstanding surgeon / doctor! I suffered a fall shattering my left humerus and shoulder. Dr. Watson inserted a titanium plate in my arm and got me back playing golf again. I highly recommend Dr. David Watson and his staff at FL ORTHO. You will be pleased with results.
Very professional and friendly
I saw One of his team members today. He was great.
I had excellent care. Courteous staff!