
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 Stent Placement.
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.
Trauma And General Surgery, UPMC Presbyterian
Matthew D. Neal, MD, is a trauma and general surgeon certified in general surgery and surgical critical care medicine by the American Board of Surgery. He is the Vice Chair for Academic Training, and the Watson Fund Chair and Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Neal is the Director of Emergency General Surgery for UPMC Presbyterian. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Neal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Elizabeth Andraska is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Andraska is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
Trauma And General Surgery, UPMC Presbyterian
Christine Leeper, MD, MS, is a trauma and general surgeon and intensivist certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is an assistant professor of surgery and critical care medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Leeper’s clinical interests include trauma-induced coagulopathy and optimal transfusion practice in adult and pediatric trauma. Dr. Leeper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Her top areas of expertise are Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Low Blood Pressure, Hemolysis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- CholecystitisDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Experienced
- 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.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.


