Dr. Joseph Watson, MD
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Dr. Joseph Watson, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Joseph Watson, MD is a neurosurgeon in Vienna, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California in 1991. He is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Watson is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center Reston, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Watson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Watson specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watson
4.8
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| 1 Star | 6% | 6% |
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About Me
care philosophy
Want to provide the best surgical skill in the context of a caring and calm environment. My patients do not need the extra hassle of indifferent treatment in the office, as their troubles should be lessened, not augmented.biography
Dr. Watson earned his medical degree in 1991 and did his residency at the Medical College of Virginia and did his fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. He is a Board-Certified Neurological Surgeon, specializing in the treatment of brain...read moreNeurosurgery
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National Institutes Of Health
Fellowship HospitalVirginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
Residency HospitalUniversity Of California
Medical School, 1991
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 33
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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