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I would highly recommend Dr. Watson. He is
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent care! Dr Watson and his team always make sure you’re comfortable and so kind.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent experience for the moment I checked in to being brought in the procedure room where Dr. Watson answered all of my questions!
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Straight to the point and very helpful with any questions you may have. Thank you sir Dr.Watson
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Great!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Great service and on time
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Watson has been very thorough and patient with my treatment. His kind demeanor is comforting and I have been appreciative of his shared decision making approach.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very attentive and let me explain what I had been going thru. Didn’t try to suggest a lot of meditation which I hate taking, wants to help me fix my reoccurring problem..
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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I would highly recommend Dr. Watson. He is
Excellent care! Dr Watson and his team always make sure you’re comfortable and so kind.
Excellent experience for the moment I checked in to being brought in the procedure room where Dr. Watson answered all of my questions!
Straight to the point and very helpful with any questions you may have. Thank you sir Dr.Watson
Great!
Great service and on time
Dr. Watson has been very thorough and patient with my treatment. His kind demeanor is comforting and I have been appreciative of his shared decision making approach.
Very attentive and let me explain what I had been going thru. Didn’t try to suggest a lot of meditation which I hate taking, wants to help me fix my reoccurring problem..
Very professional and kind ❤️❤️
Wonderful job!