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 highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew R. Watson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew R. Watson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew R. Watson by calling their office at 877-684-7189. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew R. Watson a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew R. Watson is classified as an Advanced expert for Gallbladder Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Andrew R. Watson specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew R. Watson is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Andrew R. Watson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew R. Watson has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew R. Watson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andrew R. Watson accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew R. Watson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 877-684-7189 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- CholecystitisDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
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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.