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Dr. Watson was both professional and personable.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Great
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
He's one of the best .
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very nice. Answered all my questions.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He is the best doctor ever very kind and very thorough. Really appreciate him.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He’s very educated and has an awesome bed side manner.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Watson is a great doctor. I will recommend him to everyone. He's knowledgeable and caring.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Took time and explained procedure thoroughly! Great facility and caregivers!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
He’s great. He explains everything well and it really works.
A Knightdale, NC native and North Carolina State University graduate, Dr. Derek Watson completed his medical education at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He then completed his residency training at East Carolina University where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Watson is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). As a specialist in PM&R, Dr. Watson's focus is on restoring function and quality of life for patients suffering from disorders and injuries of the nerve, muscles, and joints (including the spine). Dr. Watson is specialty-trained in performing electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
He specializes in non-surgical treatment including selective fluoroscopic guided spine injections (including epidural steroid injections, facet injections, and radiofrequency ablation), physical therapy prescription, medication management, adaptive equipment assessments, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for spasticity, and soft tissue injections.
Dr. Watson is an active member of the International Spine Interventional Society; the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Association of Academic Physiatrists; and the North Carolina Medical Society.
Residing in Raleigh with his wife and sons; Derek enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing sports, and supporting NC State student-athletes through membership in the Wolfpack Club.
Education North Carolina State University
Medical School Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Residency East Carolina University
Specialty Non-surgical Treatment Including Physical Therapy Prescription Medication Management Adaptive Equipment Assessments Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injections For Spasticity Soft Tissue Injections Selective Fluoroscopic Guided Lumbar Spine Injections Board Certifications physical medicine and rehabilitation (pm&r)
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Dr. Watson was both professional and personable.
Great
He's one of the best .
Very nice. Answered all my questions.
He is the best doctor ever very kind and very thorough. Really appreciate him.
He’s very educated and has an awesome bed side manner.
Dr. Watson is a great doctor. I will recommend him to everyone. He's knowledgeable and caring.
Took time and explained procedure thoroughly! Great facility and caregivers!
He’s great. He explains everything well and it really works.
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