Andrew R. Watson
Advanced in Cholecystitis
Advanced in Cholecystitis
200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Andrew R. Watson, MD, MLitt, FACS FATA, is a professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.  Dr. Watson is an expert in minimally invasive colorectal surgery with a focus on inflammatory bowel diseases - ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Dr. Watson is board-certified in general surgery. He obtained his Masters in Literature and Architectural History at Oxford University, England. His medical degree was obtained from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York.  He completed his surgical residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Watson has special interests in telemedicine and digital healthcare.  He serves as a senior medical director for digital health at the UPMC Health Plan.  He is also a senior medical advisor to UPMC Enterprises.  He is past president of the American Telemedicine Association.  He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American Telemedicine Association.

Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Anorectal Abscess, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Columbia University Hospital
Residency
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

UPMC Digestive Disorders Center at UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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