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)
Very informative and professional
Listens to you, explains your treatment options clearly.
Felt ill-informed of test results, options unacceptable, tho Dr. Waters is kind, seems knowledgeable enough
Very professional plus personable. 9
A GREAT DOCTOR
Dr Watters always actively listens and then patiently explains his findings . Answers all my questions.
I have been under Dr. Watters’ care for the past three years when he did my total hip replacement after falling and breaking my right hip and femur. I was impressed with him from day one, The surgery and recovery went uneventful. His expertise and bedside manner is A + . I highly recommend him for any orthopedic need!
I don't believe I have ever met a doctor who is so compassionate about his work I would advise anyone who can use this doctor to use him you will be totally amazed at the things that he can do and has done for me and what I can say is thank you Dr Waters
Dr. Watters has done a hip and knee replacement for me. He's got a wonderful bedside manner, is courteous, caring and does fantastic work.
This will be my 3rd total joint replacement with Dr Watters. Could not ask for a better surgeon.