Overview
Dr. Kristen L. Hood Watson is a family medicine physician with a clinical interest in preventive health. Originally from Maryland, Dr. Hood Watson received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at Trident/MUSC where she served as chief resident from 2013 to 2014.She enjoys volunteering at CARES, a free medical-student-run clinic operated through the Medical University of South Carolina.
Dr. Watson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Sepsis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
30 Bee Street, Suite 210, Charleston, SC 29425
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. Kristen L. Watson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristen L. Watson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristen L. Watson by calling their office at 843-792-3451. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kristen L. Watson a top-rated expert for Sciatica?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristen L. Watson is classified as an Advanced expert for Sciatica, 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. Kristen L. Watson specialize in?
While Dr. Kristen L. Watson is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Sepsis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Kristen L. Watson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kristen L. Watson has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sciatica. You can view a list of Dr. Kristen L. Watson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kristen L. Watson accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristen L. Watson accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-3451 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
- SciaticaDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Watson isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- CellulitisDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Watson isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.