Dr. James Watson, MD

Gastroenterology*MaleAge 45

Gastroenterology*

Dr. James Watson, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Fall River, MA. He specializes in Gastroenterology.

Dr. James Watson, MD

Southcoast Health Gastroenterology

1030 President Ave Rm 110 Fall River, MA 02720

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Dr. Watson's Reviews

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Aaron in Fairhaven – Apr 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Betsy in Dighton, MA – Jan 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Dr. Watson accepts the following insurance:

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Anthem
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Preferred Blue PPO
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Blue Card PPO
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Watson

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Watson treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Watson treats other conditions, please contact the office at (508) 973-1690.

Pancreatic Disease

Pancreatic disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the pancreas, such as pancraetitis.Compare with other Pancreatic Disease specialists.

Dr. Watson treats at a

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Pancreatitis
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Esophageal Disorders

Esophageal disorder specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the esophagus, such as reflux esophagitis, indigestion, and esophageal ulcers through procedures including medication, surgery, and swallowing therapy.Compare with other Esophageal Disorders specialists.

Dr. Watson treats at a

high

frequency compared to similar providers

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Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Nausea
Barrett's Esophagus
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Gastrointestinal Disorders

Gastrointestinal disorders specialists diagnose and treat conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn's disease, ulcers, hernias, and food poisoning.Compare with other Gastrointestinal Disorders specialists.

Dr. Watson treats at a

high

frequency compared to similar providers

Based on claims data for 38 conditions and procedures

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Constipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Celiac Disease
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Dr. Watson's conditions and procedures:

  • Constipation
  • Unexplained Weight Loss
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Gastritis
  • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
  • Alcoholic Hepatitis
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Anemia
  • Ascites
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
  • Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
  • Bile Duct Obstruction
  • Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Bowel Strangulation
  • Celiac Disease
  • Chronic Gastritis
  • Cirrhosis
  • Colorectal Polyp
  • Congenital Achalasia
  • Congenital Anomaly Intestine
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Dehydration
  • Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
  • Diarrhea
  • Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
  • Diverticulitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Duodenal Cancer
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Duodenitis
  • Dysentery
  • Dysphagia
  • Enteritis
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
  • Esophageal Diverticulum
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders
  • Esophageal Ulcer
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Esophagitis
  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
  • Gallstones
  • Gas-Bloat Syndrome
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastritis
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
  • Gastrojejunal Ulcer
  • Gastroparesis
  • Gastroptosis
  • Heartburn
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis B - Immune Response
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hernia
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Ileus
  • Indigestion
  • Infectious Diarrheal Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Intestinal Diverticulitis
  • Intestinal Diverticulosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Intestinal Ulcer
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Ischemic Colitis
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Liver Damage from Alcohol
  • Malnutrition
  • Megacolon
  • Nausea
  • Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Non-Neonatal Jaundice
  • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
  • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pelvic Abscess
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pernicious Anemia
  • Potassium Deficiency
  • Pouchitis
  • Primary Biliary Cholangitis
  • Pyloric Stenosis
  • Rectal Ulcer
  • Reflux Esophagitis
  • Retroperitoneum Cancer
  • Splenomegaly
  • Stomal Ulcer
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
  • Viral Enteritis
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Vitamin B12 Anemia
  • Vitamin_Deficiency
  • Vomiting Disorders
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Bile Duct Procedure
  • Biliary Drainage
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening
  • Duodenal Polypectomy
  • Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Gallbladder Scan
  • Hepatitis A Screening
  • Hepatitis B Virus Screening
  • Hepatitis C Virus Screening
  • Hepatitis Screening
  • Impedance Testing
  • Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
  • Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Liver Function Test
  • Manometry
  • pH Probe
  • Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
  • Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
  • Screening Colonoscopy
  • Ultrasound
  • VAP Lipid Testing
  • Wireless pH Testing

About Me

Care Philosophy

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Biography

Dr. James Watson, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Fall River, MA. He specializes in Gastroenterology.

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology

Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn, Clinical Neurophysiology Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn, Neurology Christ Hosp, Internal Medicine

Residency Hospital

Brown University

Fellowship Hospital, 2013

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What are Dr. James Watson, MD's top areas of expertise?

Dr. James Watson, MD specializes in Pancreatic Disease and Gastrointestinal Disorders. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. James Watson, MD's office address?

Dr. Watson's office is located at 1030 President Ave Rm 110, Fall River, MA 02720. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Affiliated Hospitals

Charlton Memorial Hospital

363 Highland Ave
Fall River, MA 02720
Recipient of 1
hospital award

How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

89%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

5% higher than the national average

78%
Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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