Dr. Derek Watson, MD
Dr. Derek Watson, MD is a general surgeon in Simpsonville, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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727 SE Main St Ste 130 Simpsonville, SC 29681Make an Appointment
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Dr. Watson is affiliated with Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital Simpsonville, a highly rated hospital.
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Dr. Derek Watson, MD is a general surgeon in Simpsonville, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Prisma Health Greenville...read moreGeneral Surgery
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St Joseph Hospital
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Miami
Undergraduate SchoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1992
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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