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Very knowledgeable. Excellent job communicating medical information in terms that were understood by me. Offered several options for addressing my back pain.
(5 days ago)
May-2026
Professional and compassionate
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very. Friendly
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. Watson, as always, was professional
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very nice and thorough!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Excellent Care
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Excellent Doctor ! with very good manners ; he is very professional.
He can Sing !!!!!!!!!!! .
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very polite and professional at the same time.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very profeesional
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Great doctor! Easy to talk to. He listens and explains things very well.
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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Very knowledgeable. Excellent job communicating medical information in terms that were understood by me. Offered several options for addressing my back pain.
Professional and compassionate
Very. Friendly
Dr. Watson, as always, was professional
Very nice and thorough!
Excellent Care
Excellent Doctor ! with very good manners ; he is very professional. He can Sing !!!!!!!!!!! .
Very polite and professional at the same time.
Very profeesional
Great doctor! Easy to talk to. He listens and explains things very well.