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)
Dr Watters is a frank and truthful surgeon, who guides you through the pre and post surgery process. Highly recommend.
Great caring doctor.
Dr Watters shows genuine care to help you be your best. He explains every detail wanting you to be as educated/knowledgeable about your procedure as possible.
Explained everything to me about my knee problem and what could be done. He was very thorough and answered all my questions.
Great bedside manner
Everyone very helpful and pleasant. Dr. Watters was very assuring and easy to talk with. Thanks to all.
I visited Dr. Watters for evaluation and diagnosis of a hip problem. The doctor was personable and engaged. Should I ever need surgery in his areas of specialty, I would not hesitate to hand the knife to Dr. Watters.
Caring and spend time with you explaining your plan of care
Love Dr Watters. He is caring and professional.
Very kind and consistency I appreciated 🤔