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He was wonderful and very kind. Walked me through everything. I can now move my arms again.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Patient and professional are some good attributes used during visit
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Derek Watson is very caring devoted doctor
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
EXCELLENT!!!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Great at what he does what typically may not be the most pleasant procedure from what I've heard Dr. Watson made the experience easy. Right down to him putting me at ease humming along to his music! Let's hope it helps me.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very attentive. Great listener. Good advisor.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Least painful injection I've gotten
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Great as always
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Watson consistently delivers outstanding medical care. I appreciate being one of his patients.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Very compassionate and encouraging. He's the only doctor I've been to willing to help and I had a rather unusual condition.
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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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
EXCELLENT!!!
Great at what he does what typically may not be the most pleasant procedure from what I've heard Dr. Watson made the experience easy. Right down to him putting me at ease humming along to his music! Let's hope it helps me.
Very attentive. Great listener. Good advisor.
Least painful injection I've gotten
Great as always
Dr. Watson consistently delivers outstanding medical care. I appreciate being one of his patients.
Very compassionate and encouraging. He's the only doctor I've been to willing to help and I had a rather unusual condition.