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Derek Watson, M.D.
Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina
Physiatry: Non-Surgical Treatments, Physical Therapy, Botulinum Toxin (Botox), Medication Management
Raleigh, Knightdale
4.9
2800 Ratings
945 Comments
Dr. Derek Watson specializes in non-surgical treatment including selective fluoroscopic guided spine injections, physical therapy prescription, medication management, adaptive equipment assessments, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for spasticity, and soft tissue injections.
4.9
2800 Ratings
945 Comments
Dr. Derek Watson specializes in non-surgical treatment including selective fluoroscopic guided spine injections, physical therapy prescription, medication management, adaptive equipment assessments, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for spasticity, and soft tissue injections.
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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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Very efficient!
Very nice
Very nice, good listener. Cares about what’s hurting you. Anxious to get results of testing to see where we can go from here.
Very good very professional and talks you through the whole process
Knowledgable, calm, efficient, careful.
Very compassionate for my problem with my back & I appreciate that considering I’m 84 & need direct answers that I can understand..he certainly was kind!
Great personality and very understanding I would definitely recommend him
Very reinsuring for the procedure and has very good communication skills I'm very patient with people that's under stress and nervousness as well as with all the assistant nurses and doctors that was assisting him and me with checking in 💯
Not a warm guy but more importantly not great at explaining things. As a physiatrist I would have anticipated a better explanation of what the problem is rather than just saying it wasn’t the one thing they were trying to rule in or out. Unexpected results but did not offer etiological possibilities. His technician however was delightful and explained her testing procedure very well. She was personable and did great job explaining everything.
Dr. Watson listens carefully, explains conditions and treatments clearly and is very compassionate. His treatments are effective.