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Enjoyed my appointment with you Dr Watson. I appreciate your knowledge and feedback regarding my concerns.
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent Doctor
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Good results.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Always exceptional!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Listened and assessed. Helped me develop a plan of action.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
His treatments have been highly effective for me, and he always acknowledges the short term little pain (my description of the pain) for hopefully long term return to better function and mobility.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very personable, takes time for questions,
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very proficient and professional!
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Doctor Watson is an exceptional doctor! He has a calm, pleasant manner and is very skilled and knowledgeable.
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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Enjoyed my appointment with you Dr Watson. I appreciate your knowledge and feedback regarding my concerns.
Excellent Doctor
Good results.
Always exceptional!
Listened and assessed. Helped me develop a plan of action.
His treatments have been highly effective for me, and he always acknowledges the short term little pain (my description of the pain) for hopefully long term return to better function and mobility.
Very personable, takes time for questions,
Very proficient and professional!
Doctor Watson is an exceptional doctor! He has a calm, pleasant manner and is very skilled and knowledgeable.
Compassionate, caring, great communicator