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Dr. Nathan Watson, MD

Dr. Nathan Watson, MD

Emergency Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Nathan Watson, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.

Practice

39000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Make an Appointment

(760) 773-1221

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Watson specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nathan Watson, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Stanford University

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Eisenhower Health39000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
1
Palomar Medical Center Laboratory2185 Citracado Pkwy Escondido, CA 92029
2
Palomar Health15615 Pomerado Rd Poway, CA 92064
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd
    Poway, CA 92064
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92025
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr
    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    Recipient of 38
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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