Dr. Tyler Watters specializes in adult reconstructive joint replacement surgery, focusing on total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and revision surgery.
Dr. Tyler Watters specializes in adult reconstructive joint replacement surgery, focusing on total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and revision surgery.
Dr. Tyler Watters attended Pepperdine University, where he was a National Merit Scholar and graduated with honors. He then attended Duke University School of Medicine, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and received numerous awards. Dr. Watters also completed his surgical residency training at Duke University Medical Center. During that time he was very active in clinical research and also served as a resident team physician for the Duke University Men and Women’s Soccer teams and North Carolina Central University’s Football team. After residency, Dr. Watters went on to complete an adult reconstruction fellowship at Colorado Joint Replacement, the premier hip and knee replacement center in Denver, Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
Dr. Watters specializes in adult reconstructive joint replacement surgery, focusing on total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and revision surgery. Dr. Watters is skilled in multiple approaches for total hip replacement, including the direct anterior approach, an alternative approach to conventional hip replacement surgery that potentially allows for faster recovery. In addition to joint replacement surgery, Dr. Watters performs arthroscopic surgery of the knee for sports injuries. Dr. Watters also has a dedicated interest in periprosthetic and lower extremity fractures.
Dr. Watters has authored numerous research publications in many of the top journals in orthopaedic surgery, including the Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, The Journal of Arthroplasty, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, and The Bone & Joint Journal, among others. Dr. Watters is a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Medical School
Duke University School of Medicine
Residency
Duke University Medical Center
Fellowship
Colorado Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee Arthroplasty)
Thank you Dr Watters short visit but very informative
Dr Watters is compassionate, super knowledgeable, and professional. I just had a total knee replacement surgery and felt confident in Dr Watters from pre-op to post-op. FIVE STARS.
No issues with surgery
Another great visit. Dr Watters spent time to examine my incision, check recovery, and answer questions.
He did my knee replacement surgery about 4 years ago. The scar has faded in very well. .
Great surgeon
Very professional presented a detailed explanation of my condition. Provided an alternative treatment situation. Great facility and referral.
Had left knee surgery 07/29 went for my postop appt and everything is going great. Thanks Dr Watters.
Explained what was going on with my right leg, answered questions and was very patient.
Dr. Watters was very professional, knowledgeable, courteous, sincere and kind. He seemed to really care about me and my health.