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Dr. John Watson, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
4.9 (174)
Map Pin Small Springfield, IL
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Watson, MD

Dr. John Watson, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Springfield, IL. They specialize in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. They graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John's Hospital. Dr. Watson, completed a residency at University of Colorado, Denver, CO. Patients rated Dr. Watson an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Watson works at Practice in Springfield, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Radiculopathy, Lumbar Radiculopathy and Spinal Cord Injury along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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
    Ophthalmology Center of Illinois Sc
    1301 S KOKE MILL RD, Springfield, IL 62711 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 547-9100
  2. 2
    Memorial Medical Center
    701 N 1ST ST, Springfield, IL 62702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 547-9100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Springfield Memorial Hospital
  • HSHS St. John's Hospital

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Radiculopathy
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Radiculopathy
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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.
Radiculopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Radiculopathy
Joint Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Arthrocentesis
Spinal Nerve Block
Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Spine
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Diagnostic Ultrasound
EMG (Electromyography)
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Blocks
Hip Dislocation
In-Office Ultrasound
Interventional Pain Management
Joint Drainage
McMurray's Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Radiofrequency Ablation
Somatic Nerve Block
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Trigger Point Injection
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    4.9
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    Based on 174 ratings
    Patient Ratings (174)
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    Specialties*
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1396770087
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Colorado, Denver, CO
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. John 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 Radiculopathy, Lumbar Radiculopathy and Spinal Cord Injury, 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.

    174 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.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Watson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Watson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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