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Dr. Benjamin Watson, DO

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery*
4.9 (93)
Map Pin Small Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Benjamin Watson, DO

Dr. Benjamin Watson, DO is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery Specialist in Columbus, GA. They specialize in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia and is affiliated with Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Flowers Hospital, Jackson Hospital and Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside. Patients rated Dr. Watson an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Watson works at Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA with other offices in Dothan, AL, Montgomery, AL and Phenix City, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain, Osteoarthritis of Foot and Osteoarthritis of Ankle along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Watson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Hughston Clinic - Main Campus
    6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 324-6661
  2. 2
    Hughston Clinic Dothan
    512 N Shady Ln, Dothan, AL 36303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 699-5747
  3. 3
    Hughston Clinic Montgomery - Taylor Road
    2257 Taylor Rd Ste 100, Montgomery, AL 36117 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 245-6605
  4. 4
    Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
    4401 RIVERCHASE DR, Phenix City, AL 36867 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 732-3000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
  • Flowers Hospital
  • Jackson Hospital
  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Bunion
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Fibular Fracture
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Bursitis
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Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Hammer Toe
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Chronic Neck Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot and Ankle Disorders
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot Infection
Foot Injuries
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthrodesis
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Fracture Repair
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Ankle Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot Surgery
Hammer Toe Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
McMurray's Test
Reconstructive Ankle Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

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    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1497074876
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Benjamin Watson, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Watson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Watson has seen patients for Limb Pain, Osteoarthritis of Foot and Osteoarthritis of Ankle, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Watson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    93 patients have reviewed Dr. Watson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Watson.

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