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- Springfield, IL
- Dr. John Watson, MD
Dr. John Watson, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation•Male•Age 48
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. John Watson, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Springfield, IL. He is affiliated with medical facilities HSHS St. John's Hospital and Memorial Medical Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Orthopedic Center Of Illinois, Springfield, IL
1301 S KOKE MILL RD Springfield, IL 62711 ()Make an Appointment
(217) 547-9236Telehealth available
Accepting new patients
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At a Glance
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- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Watson's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Watson treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Watson treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Brachial Neuritis
- Neuritis
- Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
- Optic Neuritis
- Peripheral Neuritis
- Polyneuritis
- Radiculitis
- Ulnar Neuritis
- Vestibular Neuritis
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Watson treats Low Back Pain more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Watson treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Watson treats Osteoarthritis of Spine more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Watson treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Watson's conditions and procedures:
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Arthritis of the Spine
- Autonomic Disorders
- Bone Scan
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Coccygeal Pain
- De Quervain's Disease
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Sprain
- Gait Abnormality
- Hand Conditions
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Sprain
- In-Office Ultrasound
- Interventional Pain Management
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Fluid Test
- Joint Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Low Back Pain
- McMurray's Test
- Morton's Neuroma
- Musculoskeletal Function Test
- Myelopathy
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
- Runner's Knee
- Sacrum Disorders
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spinal and Postural Screening
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Finger
- Trigger Point Injection
- Upper Back Pain
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Dr. Watson accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- CorVel
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HAP Insurance
- Health Alliance HMO
- Health Alliance PPO
- HealthLink
- HealthLink HMO
- HealthLink PPO
- HFN
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Medicare
- Special Needs Plan SNP
- MultiPlan
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- UniCare
- UniCare HMO
- UniCare PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
Dr. Watson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watson
4.9
Based on 147 ratings
5 Stars | 95.91836734693878% | (141) |
4 Stars | 0.6802721088435374% | (1) |
3 Stars | 0.6802721088435374% | (1) |
2 Stars | 0% | (0) |
1 Star | 2.7210884353741496% | (4) |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
- Electromyography
- Interventional Pain Medicine
- Interventional Spine Medicine
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Pain Medicine
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
- Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
- Spine Physiatry
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine Pain Management
- Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. John Watson, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Watson has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. John Watson, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. John Watson, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Watson's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. John Watson, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. John Watson, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Watson frequently treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement), Low Back Pain, and Osteoarthritis of Spine. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Watson treats.
Where is Dr. John Watson, MD's office located?
Dr. Watson's office is located at 1301 S KOKE MILL RD, Springfield, IL 62711. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Watson, MD?
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Locations
Orthopedic Center Of Illinois, Springfield, IL
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.73% Patients that would definitely recommend, 3% higher than the national average
2 Awards Received
77% Patients that would definitely recommend, 7% higher than the national average
8 Awards Received
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