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Dr. David Watson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.5 (106)
Map Pin Small Temple Terrace, FL
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. David Watson, MD

Dr. David Watson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Temple Terrace, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Dalhousie University Faculty Of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. Dr. Watson, completed a residency at Queen's University. Patients rated Dr. Watson an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Watson works at Florida Orthopaedic Institute - North Tampa in Temple Terrace, FL with other offices in Tampa, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Watson's Office Locations

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    Florida Orthopaedic Institute - North Tampa
    13020 N Telecom Pkwy, Temple Terrace, FL 33637 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Florida Orthopaedic Institute - South Tampa
    909 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Patellar Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Fibular Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Pelvic Fracture
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Sprain
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Myositis Ossificans
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sternum Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Whiplash
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Ankle Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
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 Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Closed
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Resurfacing
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
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    Ratings & Reviews

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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1992779474
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Florida Orthopaedic Institute|Cornell University
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    Residency
    • Queen's University
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    Medical Education
    • Dalhousie University Faculty Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

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    Dr. David Watson, MD 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.

    Dr. Watson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Watson has seen patients for Joint Pain and Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. 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.

    106 patients have reviewed Dr. Watson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Watson.

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