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Dr. John Watson, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 50
Dr. John Watson, MD
4.9 (174 Ratings)

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Dr. John Watson, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Springfield, IL.
Dr. John Watson, MD
4.9 (174 Ratings)
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Dr. John Watson, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 50
Springfield, IL
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Watson, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Springfield, IL.

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Dr. John Watson, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Springfield, IL and has 23 years experience. They graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at University of Colorado, Denver, CO.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John's Hospital. Dr. Watson has experience treating conditions like Radiculopathy, Lumbar Radiculopathy and Spinal Cord Injury among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Watson received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 174 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Watson is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Radiculopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Radiculopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Radiculopathy
Joint Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Arthrocentesis
Spinal Nerve Block
Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Spine
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Diagnostic Ultrasound
EMG (Electromyography)
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Blocks
Hip Dislocation
In-Office Ultrasound
Interventional Pain Management
Joint Drainage
McMurray's Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Radiofrequency Ablation
Somatic Nerve Block
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Ophthalmology Center of Illinois Sc
    1301 S KOKE MILL RD, Springfield, IL 62711
  2. 2 Memorial Medical Center
    701 N 1ST ST, Springfield, IL 62702

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watson
4.9
Based on 174 Reviews
5 Stars (166)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 27, 2024
Explains condition well and easy to talk to. Seen promptly and great nursing staff as well.
— Jan 27, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pain Medicine
Interventional Pain Medicine
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Pain Management
Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Interventional Spine Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
Spine Physiatry
Electromyography
Orthopedics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Watson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watson's profile.

Dr. Watson frequently treats the following conditions: Radiculopathy, Lumbar Radiculopathy and Spinal Cord Injury. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Watson, MD is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Watson, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Springfield Memorial Hospital

    701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL

  • HSHS St. John's Hospital

    800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL