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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Dr Watson answered my questions clearly and provided additional information about questions I didn’t know I had. He offered the encouragement I needed. Good bedside manner.
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. was knowledgeable and explained precisely what was causing my pain.
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Would have appreciated more having been present on my Mom’s first visit. Overall care was satisfactory.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Long wait time to see doctor. Very quick visit with the doctor. .
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Watson is straight forward and I really appreciate that. He's been great.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Competenr
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Gave me little time to ask questions, did not really explain what bursitis is. Spent maybe 5 min, left the. Another doc, came was much friendlier and answered my questions
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
People very nice
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Watson was thorough, knowledgeable and in helping me to understand my arthritis pain.His honesty provided a hand surgeons name in the practice.. Dr Watson’s staff was able to get me in within a 2 week time frame.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Didn’t see Dr Watson.
Resident, Dr Raos (?) , saw me & he was very good.
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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Dr Watson answered my questions clearly and provided additional information about questions I didn’t know I had. He offered the encouragement I needed. Good bedside manner.
Dr. was knowledgeable and explained precisely what was causing my pain.
Would have appreciated more having been present on my Mom’s first visit. Overall care was satisfactory.
Long wait time to see doctor. Very quick visit with the doctor. .
Dr Watson is straight forward and I really appreciate that. He's been great.
Competenr
Gave me little time to ask questions, did not really explain what bursitis is. Spent maybe 5 min, left the. Another doc, came was much friendlier and answered my questions
People very nice
Dr Watson was thorough, knowledgeable and in helping me to understand my arthritis pain.His honesty provided a hand surgeons name in the practice.. Dr Watson’s staff was able to get me in within a 2 week time frame.
Didn’t see Dr Watson. Resident, Dr Raos (?) , saw me & he was very good.