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 through and to the point
Dr. Watters is a fantastic surgeon! I had a total joint replacement and my life has changed completely for the better. He walked me through every step of the procedure, and continues to help guide post-surgery. I can’t recommend him more!
Always listens, personable, and on target with diagnosis. Happy to have as my resourse.
Excellent doctor
Great doctor.
excellent
Clearly explained what was causing my knee problem.
Tyler is a wonderful, caring doctor that takes the time to explain what is happening with your body.
He's like seeing an old friend.
Dr Watters is a very caring and dedicated doctor.