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Great service
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
He's a great Dr..answering any questions or concerns. I would refer he to anybody
Thank you. Dr Watson
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Watson has always been professional but down to earth. Addressed my issues and explained everything in way that I could understand.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Love Dr Watson. The BEST!!!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Excelente attention
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
He’s very personable. He explains everything very well.
Awesome Doctor! 2nd time he has given me nerve testing on different parts of the body. He’s a true scientist with awesome bedside manners that can explain it in a way that makes sense.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Thanks!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Watson is always very professional and friendly
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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Great service
He's a great Dr..answering any questions or concerns. I would refer he to anybody Thank you. Dr Watson
Dr. Watson has always been professional but down to earth. Addressed my issues and explained everything in way that I could understand.
Love Dr Watson. The BEST!!!
Excelente attention
He’s very personable. He explains everything very well.
Excellent! Kind,thoughtful, knowledgeable,considerate.
Awesome Doctor! 2nd time he has given me nerve testing on different parts of the body. He’s a true scientist with awesome bedside manners that can explain it in a way that makes sense.
Thanks!
Dr Watson is always very professional and friendly