Christopher R. Watters
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Christopher R. Watters

General Surgery
3404 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
8
conditions
3404 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 

Overview

I have the best job in the world and I love my work. The greatest thing about general surgery is the range of issues that we deal with, everything from lumps and bumps to pancreatic cancer. No two days are the same, but all are exciting. The addition of robotic skills to my armamentarium has opened up numerous possibilities for making complex procedures much less invasive.

Dr. Watters is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Watters is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Watters is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowships

Surgery (Research), Duke University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Metropolitan Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Duke General Surgery of Raleigh
3404 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Watters has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Gallbladder Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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.

2 Total Publications

Development of a prospective biliary dashboard to compare performance and surgical cost.
Development of a prospective biliary dashboard to compare performance and surgical cost.
Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published: April 03, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher R. Watters

Is Dr. Christopher R. Watters a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher R. Watters is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Christopher R. Watters specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher R. Watters is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Christopher R. Watters participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher R. Watters has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher R. Watters's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher R. Watters accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher R. Watters accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly 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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