
Overview
Joshua Watson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Dr. Watson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Watson is board certified in Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Watson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1300 Hospital Drive, Suite 300, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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. Joshua T. Watson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joshua T. Watson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joshua T. Watson by calling their office at 843-884-5200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joshua T. Watson a top-rated expert for Ulcerative Colitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joshua T. Watson is classified as an Advanced expert for Ulcerative Colitis, 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. Joshua T. Watson specialize in?
While Dr. Joshua T. Watson is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Joshua T. Watson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joshua T. Watson has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ulcerative Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. Joshua T. Watson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joshua T. Watson accept my insurance?
Dr. Joshua T. Watson accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-884-5200 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
- Advanced
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Experienced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- ColitisDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HepatitisDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- IndigestionDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Morning SicknessDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.

