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Dr. Joseph Watson, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 61
Dr. Joseph Watson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Watson, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Washington, DC.
Dr. Joseph Watson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Joseph Watson, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Watson, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Washington, DC.

About Dr. Joseph Watson, MD

Dr. Watson graduated from University of California at San Diego in 1991 and completed a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Watson, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Washington, DC and has 35 years experience. Dr. Watson currently practices at MedStar Health: Neuroscience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Lewisgale Medical Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Watson has experience treating conditions like Cancer of Cerebral Meninges among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Watson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Watson also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Watson is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Destruction of Brain Tumor
Brain Surgery
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Brain Surgery
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Hypothalamus Cancer
Subdural Hemorrhage
Cerebral Edema
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Chiari's Deformity
Meningiomas
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Brain Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Pituitary Tumor
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Hydrocephalus
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Stroke
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Cervical Stenosis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Brain Aneurysm
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Cranial Trauma
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Epilepsy
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Acoustic Neuroma
Acromegaly
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Spine
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Tumor
Broken Neck
Carney's Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Astrocytoma
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Congenital Brain Malformations
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Cushing's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dropfoot
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Glioma
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Hemifacial Spasm
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Neck Pain
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Disease
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Skull Base Tumor
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Transverse Myelitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertebral Column Tumors
von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
Whiplash
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Aneurysm Clipping
Brain Tumor Surgery
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Neurosurgical Procedures
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Nerve and Brachial Plexus Reconstruction
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Surgery
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • Tricare

Where Dr. Joseph Watson, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 MedStar Health: Neuroscience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, Washington, DC 20007
  2. 2 MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Vienna
    8230 Boone Blvd Ste 360, Vienna, VA 22182
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Oct 20, 2022
I’ve interacted with a significant number of doctors over the years and without hesitation will say Dr. Watson is simply one of the best. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a neurosurgical expert.
Kevin — Oct 20, 2022
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Meet Dr. Joseph Watson, MD

Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Watson's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Watson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watson's profile.

Dr. Watson frequently treats the following conditions: Cancer of Cerebral Meninges. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Watson, MD is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Lewisgale Medical Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Watson, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of California at San Diego
    1991
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Mcv Campus
    1992
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Natl Inst Health NINDS
    1999
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Joseph Watson, MD Practices

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA

  • Lewisgale Medical Center

    1900 Electric Rd, Salem, VA

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC

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