
Dr. Joseph Watson, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 55
Dr. Joseph Watson, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Vienna, VA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reston Hospital Center and Inova Alexandria Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Watson to book an appointment.

Dr. Joseph Watson, MD
Neurosurgery
Locations
Cerebrum MD
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Watson is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center Reston, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
Dr. Watson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watson
4.6
Based on 44 ratings
5 Stars | 90.9090909090909% | (40) |
4 Stars | 0% | (0) |
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1 Star | 9.090909090909092% | (4) |
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How likely are you to recommendDr. Watson?(Select your rating)
- Appointment wasn't rushed (39)
- Explained conditions well (39)
- Listened & answered questions (39)
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (4)
- Difficult to schedule appointment (4)
- Appointment was rushed (3)
- Staff friendliness
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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How was your experience with Dr. Watson?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Watson to family and friends is 4.6363635 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Watson's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Watson performs Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy more than 92% of his peers
Dr. Watson performs this procedure more than 92% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Complex Skull Base Surgery
- Craniectomy
- Craniotomy
- Craniotomy for Aneurysm
- Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
- Skull Base Surgery
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Watson treats Subarachnoid Hemorrhage more than 84% of his peers
Dr. Watson treats this condition more than 84% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Watson treats Chordoma more than 83% of his peers
Dr. Watson treats this condition more than 83% of his peers
Dr. Watson's conditions and procedures:
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acromegaly
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm Clipping
- Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Brain
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Spine
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Abscess
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Broken Neck
- Carney's Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Astrocytoma
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari Malformation Type 2
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chordoma
- Cranial Trauma
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Craniopharyngioma
- Craniotomy
- Cushing's Disease
- CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epilepsy
- Glioma
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Laminectomy
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Microdiscectomy
- Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
- Myelopathy
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neuroplasty
- Neurosurgical Procedures
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteosarcoma
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Peripheral Nerve and Brachial Plexus Reconstruction
- Pituitary Disease
- Pituitary Gland Cancer
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
- Pituitary Surgery
- Pituitary Tumor
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Reconstruction for Craniosynos
- Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skull Base Surgery
- Skull Base Tumor
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vertebral Column Tumors
- von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
Insurance Check
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Dr. Watson accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Watson accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Select
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Medicaid
- Anthem
- Balanced-VA PPO
- BlueCare-VA
- BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
- Bronze OAEPO-VA
- Bronze-VA PPO
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- Essential KeyCare-VA
- Gold OAEPO-VA
- Gold-VA PPO
- HealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze with H.S.A-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
- HealthKeepers Bronze-VA POS Plus
- HealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VA
- HealthKeepers Catastrophic-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold-VA
- HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS
- HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS Plus
- HealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver-VA
- HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS
- HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS Plus
- HealthKeepers-VA HMO
- Healthy Virginian
- Individual Basic BlueCare-VA
- Individual Basic KeyCare-VA
- Individual KeyCare HSA-VA
- Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
- Individual KeyCare-VA
- KeyCare Flexible Choice-VA
- KeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VA
- KeyCare Healthsmart-VA
- KeyCare-VA POS
- KeyCare-VA PPO
- Lumenos HSA-VA
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Option I-VA
- Pathway Tiered Hospital-VA
- Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
- Platinum OAEPO-VA
- Platinum-VA PPO
- Silver OAEPO-VA
- Silver-VA PPO
- The Local Choice-VA
- Virginia Advantage
- Virginia Basic
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- KeyCare PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Blue Choice Network POS
- Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst Maryland POS
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- CareOregon
- Medicaid
- CareSource
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health Choice
- Medicaid
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- Carelink PPO
- Southern Health PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- GEHA
- Health Net
- Medicaid
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- HealthPlus
- Medicaid
- HealthPlus Amerigroup
- Medicaid
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Medicaid
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Husky Health
- Medicaid
- inHealth
- Medicaid
- INTotal Health
- Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Medicaid
- Midwest Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Peach State Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Simply Healthcare Plans
- Medicaid
- Staywell (Wellcare)
- Medicaid
- Tricare
- TriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCare
- Medicaid
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare of Georgia
- Medicaid
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Languages
- English
- French
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Watson, MD?
Call (703) 748-1000 to make an appointment as a new patient. Click here for more information.
Does Dr. Joseph 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. Joseph Watson, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Joseph Watson, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Watson's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Joseph Watson, MD accept my insurance?
Use the Healthgrades insurance check to verify if Dr. Watson accepts your insurance.
What are Dr. Joseph Watson, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Watson frequently treats Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Chordoma. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Watson treats.
Where is Dr. Joseph Watson, MD's office located?
Dr. Watson's office is located at 8230 Boone Blvd Ste 360, Vienna, VA 22182. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Watson, MD speak?
Dr. Watson speaks Spanish, French, and English. View profile to see all.
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Watson is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
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Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2018)
67% Patient Experience Rating, 2% lower than the national average
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Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020)
77% Patient Experience Rating, 8% higher than the national average
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Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2018)
80% Patient Experience Rating, 11% higher than the national average
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Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019)
77% Patient Experience Rating, 8% higher than the national average
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Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019)
70% Patient Experience Rating, 1% higher than the national average
8 Awards Received