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Dr. David Watson, MD

Orthopedics physician, , FL

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Dr. Watson is a physician at Florida Orthopaedic Institute who cares for patients with severe musculoskeletal injuries.

, FL
At a glance
Board certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Insurance
Practice bills insurance
Languages
English

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About Dr. Watson

Dr. Watson is a physician at Florida Orthopaedic Institute. He cares for patients with severe musculoskeletal injuries and focuses on fracture-related problems and pelvis and hip reconstructions. He earned his medical degree at Dalhousie University.

He completed a second fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa. He sees adult and geriatric patients. The institute participates with most major insurance carriers.

Membership and fees

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Services

Orthopedic trauma Hip and thigh Joint replacement Knee and leg Fracture care Pelvis and hip reconstruction Adult patients Geriatric patients
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
Medical school
Dalhousie University
Fellowship
Orthopaedic trauma, Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Board certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board certification
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
NPI
1992779474

Hospital and practice affiliations

Physician at Florida Orthopaedic Institute
BayCare Physician Partners

Recognition and research

Publications

"Humeral Intramedullary Nailing Utilizing the Minimally Invasive Rotator-Interval Technique (MIR-IT) Improves Shoulder PROMs" in Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma (2025)
"A pilot prospective study of forward-looking infrared (FLIR) camera measurements to predict postoperative wound complications in high-energy lower extremity fractures" in European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (2024)
"Union and displacement characteristics following percutaneous screw fixation of superior pubic rami fractures" in European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (2024)
"Surgeon Learning Curve for the Sinus Tarsi Approach to Intra-articular Calcaneus Fractures: Improvement With Experience" in Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma (2023)
"Monoblock tapered stems in management of UCS B2 and B3 periprosthetic fractures in revision total hip arthroplasty" in Bone & Joint Open (2023)

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Questions patients ask

Does Florida Orthopaedic Institute take insurance?

The institute participates with most major insurance carriers.

Is Dr. Watson board certified?

Dr. Watson is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also board certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Where did Dr. Watson train?

Dr. Watson earned his medical degree at Dalhousie University. He completed a second fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa.

Where is Dr. Watson's office?

Dr. Watson sees patients at Florida Orthopaedic Institute, 909 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa.

What does Dr. Watson focus on?

Dr. Watson focuses on fracture-related problems and pelvis and hip reconstructions.

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