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Always so attentive
(5 days ago)
May-2026
Dr. Watson was professional and seemed genuinely concerned about helping me identify what's wrong with my back. He also provided various options to choose from.
(5 days ago)
May-2026
He is very nice Dr. He care about his patient and listen because he had a lot patient to explain me what he is going to do to me and what will do later on
(6 days ago)
May-2026
He was very informative and nice.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very proficient
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Excellent
(1 week ago)
May-2026
He listens well and provides constructive input.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
As usual Dr Watson was right on explaining next steps and his staff got the outside agencies to get in touch to set up appointments
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. Watson is an excellent practitioner. He’s a clear communicator and addressed my spine pain with my visit today. Additionally, he walked me through several strategies for consideration, which can hopefully lead to a long-term healing outcome.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Staff was very pleasant. Only complaint would be lack of notification of the procedure I had. No call day before confirming, no emails confirming either.
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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Always so attentive
Dr. Watson was professional and seemed genuinely concerned about helping me identify what's wrong with my back. He also provided various options to choose from.
He is very nice Dr. He care about his patient and listen because he had a lot patient to explain me what he is going to do to me and what will do later on
He was very informative and nice.
Very proficient
Excellent
He listens well and provides constructive input.
As usual Dr Watson was right on explaining next steps and his staff got the outside agencies to get in touch to set up appointments
Dr. Watson is an excellent practitioner. He’s a clear communicator and addressed my spine pain with my visit today. Additionally, he walked me through several strategies for consideration, which can hopefully lead to a long-term healing outcome.
Staff was very pleasant. Only complaint would be lack of notification of the procedure I had. No call day before confirming, no emails confirming either.