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Explains things very well
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Great service. Highly recommend. We'd physician.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Great service
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Watson was very professional and kind. He gave top notch health care.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
My family has seen Dr Watson several times now. He always gives full attention and never rushes. He’s kind and thorough. Always asks what additional questions we may have. Highly recommend him and his staff. His PA and rad tech are wonderful too.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Watson is Excellent He always listens, & wants to take the nost effective route to bring me relief & wholeness & health! I thank God for him today! :)
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent job on my back
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
He was wonderful and very kind. Walked me through everything. I can now move my arms again.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Patient and professional are some good attributes used during visit
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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Explains things very well
Great service. Highly recommend. We'd physician.
Great service
Dr Watson was very professional and kind. He gave top notch health care.
My family has seen Dr Watson several times now. He always gives full attention and never rushes. He’s kind and thorough. Always asks what additional questions we may have. Highly recommend him and his staff. His PA and rad tech are wonderful too.
Dr. Watson is Excellent He always listens, & wants to take the nost effective route to bring me relief & wholeness & health! I thank God for him today! :)
Excellent job on my back
He was wonderful and very kind. Walked me through everything. I can now move my arms again.
Patient and professional are some good attributes used during visit
Derek Watson is very caring devoted doctor