Dr. Christopher R. Watters
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 top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
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- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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.
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. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Watters isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Watters isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Watters isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Watters isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Watters isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Watters isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Watters isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Watters isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Watters isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Watters isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Watters isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Watters isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Watters isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.