Dr. Andrew R. Watson
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). 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.
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Locations
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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Allegheny Clinic
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Allegheny Clinic
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Areas of Expertise
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- CholecystitisDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Lung TransplantDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
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- Anorectal AbscessDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- CholangitisDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.