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Dr Watson is a professional who is kind and caring. I am honored to have him involved in my care.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Awesome with injections and cares about your pain
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
What a wonderful doctor. Very skilled and compassionate.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Great service
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
I've been a patient of Dr. Watson for over a decade and he and his team have always taken excellent care of me and my back
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Kind thorough gentle facette injection
It helps my lumbar pain.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He was Awesome
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
This organization and Dr Watson at top notch
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Watson is a true professional and knowledgeable in his practice. I highly recommend him and NC Orthopedic.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Always explains exactly what's about to take place, very informative. Great doctor
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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Dr Watson is a professional who is kind and caring. I am honored to have him involved in my care.
Awesome with injections and cares about your pain
What a wonderful doctor. Very skilled and compassionate.
Great service
I've been a patient of Dr. Watson for over a decade and he and his team have always taken excellent care of me and my back
Kind thorough gentle facette injection It helps my lumbar pain.
He was Awesome
This organization and Dr Watson at top notch
Dr. Watson is a true professional and knowledgeable in his practice. I highly recommend him and NC Orthopedic.
Always explains exactly what's about to take place, very informative. Great doctor