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Talked me through the entire procedure. Patient and understanding.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Watson is the best!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Always listens
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very nice and professional doctor, I know him for about 10 years, we are very pleased with him. The best doctor in the World!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent doctor he explains the procedure so that you can understand what going to take place before he starts
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Professional, knowledgeable caring
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very polite & caring. And, he discussed options for my condition. I asked for the shot. I did not feel a thing!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent overall highly recommend.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
very knowledgeable and commutative, barely felt the needle, fast, accurate, efficient
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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Talked me through the entire procedure. Patient and understanding.
Dr Watson is the best!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!
Always listens
Excellent
Very nice and professional doctor, I know him for about 10 years, we are very pleased with him. The best doctor in the World!
Excellent doctor he explains the procedure so that you can understand what going to take place before he starts
Professional, knowledgeable caring
Very polite & caring. And, he discussed options for my condition. I asked for the shot. I did not feel a thing!
Excellent overall highly recommend.
very knowledgeable and commutative, barely felt the needle, fast, accurate, efficient