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- Dr. Joseph Watson, MD
Dr. Joseph Watson, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 57
Neurosurgery
Dr. Joseph Watson, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Vienna, VA and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of California|University Of California At San Diego|University Of California|University Of California At San Diego in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reston Hospital Center and Inova Alexandria Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Neurosurgery
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Locations
Atlantic Brain & Spine - Tysons
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- Mon: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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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 • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
Dr. Watson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watson
4.6
Based on 45 ratings
| 5 Star | 91% | 91% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 9% | 9% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Watson to family and friends is 4.6444445 out of 5
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Dr. Watson's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Watson performs Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy more than 93% of his peers
Dr. Watson performs this procedure more than 93% 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 Subdural Hemorrhage more than 88% of his peers
Dr. Watson treats this condition more than 88% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Watson treats Subarachnoid Hemorrhage more than 87% of his peers
Dr. Watson treats this condition more than 87% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Dr. Watson's conditions and procedures:
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acromegaly
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm Clipping
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Brain
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Spine
- Astrocytoma
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Abscess
- 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
- 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
- Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Laminectomy
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Medulloblastoma
- 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 Resection
- 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
- Schwannoma
- 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
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
- Vertebral Column Tumors
- von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
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Dr. Watson accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Select
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Medicaid
- Anthem
- Balanced-VA PPO
- BlueCare-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 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 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 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
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Pathway Tiered Hospital-VA
- Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
- Platinum OAEPO-VA
- Platinum-VA PPO
- 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
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia HMO
- First Health
- 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
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph Watson, MD?
New patients may call (571) 470-8134 to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Joseph Watson, MD accept any insurance plans?
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
Does Dr. Joseph Watson, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Watson, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watson's profile.
What conditions does Dr. Joseph Watson, MD treat?
Dr. Watson frequently treats the following conditions: Subdural Hemorrhage, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Acoustic Neuroma. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Joseph Watson, MD's office address?
Dr. Watson's office is located at 8230 Boone Blvd Ste 360, Vienna, VA 22182. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Joseph Watson, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Watson provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Joseph Watson, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Joseph Watson, MD is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center and Inova Alexandria Hospital.
Is Dr. Joseph Watson, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Watson, MD holds board certifications in Neurosurgery.
How much experience does Dr. Joseph Watson, MD have?
Dr. Watson has over 31 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Joseph Watson, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 4.6/5 for Dr. Joseph Watson, MD. Patients say that the provider explained conditions well and the provider listened & answered questions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
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