Overview
Dr. Tracy Watson treats limb deformities, leg length discrepancies, nonunions, malunions and bone infections. He uses innovations such as Ilizarov external fixation to correct limb deformities, as well as technologies he helped develop, such as an implantable limb lengthening technique that uses magnets to gradually lengthen bones and a composite bone grafting technique that uses the patient's own bone-forming cells drawn through a needle, rather than harvesting large sections of bone. His research interests include bone graft substitutes, biomechanics of implants in fracture repair and treatments for articular injuries and hip fractures. Dr. Watson is a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Trauma, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His professional affiliations include: the Orthopaedic Trauma Association for North America, National Trauma Institute and Foundation for Orthopaedic Trauma, and the Biologic Implants and Regenerative Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, Osteosarcoma, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., First Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Watson 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. John Watson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Watson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Watson by calling their office at 314-257-3390. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Watson a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Watson is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteotomy, 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. John Watson specialize in?
While Dr. John Watson is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy, Hip Replacement, and Infectious Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. John Watson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Watson has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteotomy. You can view a list of Dr. John Watson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Watson accept my insurance?
Dr. John Watson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-257-3390 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Hip ReplacementDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- OsteotomyDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.