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Wonderful job!
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very patient with answering questions. Does a good job of explaining what is going to happen.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Always keeps you at ease.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Thorough and attentive when discussing the options for my treatment.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
This doctor was very friendly, very outgoing and very knowledgeable OK Zoe was my nurse.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Willing to answer questions was very helpful. Great experience.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Superb doctor. He is an extremely skilled craftsman and a personable and empathetic physician.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
He was so nice and kind ,He made my visit good.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
DR. Watson is a professional and does excellent work. He cares for his patients and has a remarkable sense of awareness for the patients needs. I highly recommend him to anyone needing Orthopedic care.
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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Wonderful job!
Very patient with answering questions. Does a good job of explaining what is going to happen.
Always keeps you at ease.
Thorough and attentive when discussing the options for my treatment.
This doctor was very friendly, very outgoing and very knowledgeable OK Zoe was my nurse.
Willing to answer questions was very helpful. Great experience.
Superb doctor. He is an extremely skilled craftsman and a personable and empathetic physician.
He was so nice and kind ,He made my visit good.
DR. Watson is a professional and does excellent work. He cares for his patients and has a remarkable sense of awareness for the patients needs. I highly recommend him to anyone needing Orthopedic care.
Very professional and kind