Dr. Dorothea T. Watson

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is in line with the philosophy of osteopathic medicine – that the body is not individual organ systems working separately but works together as a whole. Each organ system affects the others and should be treated that way, including the body and the mind. When I treat patients (either in the intensive care unit or in the outpatient pulmonary office setting), I not only treat the lungs or the individual disease itself, but the entire patient. | Why I entered medicine | There are so many reasons why I entered medicine. The number one reason is having a career that actually helps people. I meet so many kind and caring patients that I get to know well over the years and these relationships have helped me be a better physician. The field of medicine is ever changing, never becomes routine and allows me to be a lifelong learner. I wanted to be a physician since I was a kid and could not imagine myself doing anything else. | Community involvement | I volunteer frequently at my children's schools and coach my daughter's softball team. The CrossFit community I belong to frequently does community charity events and my family and I often participate. | Personal interests | I love spending time with my husband and three girls! We enjoy boating, skiing (on the water and the snow), learning guitar and many other activities. I also like to stay active and do CrossFit and run regularly. Exercise keeps me happy and sane!.

Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.