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Dr. Samantha Watson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 38
Dr. Samantha Watson, MD
5.0 (149 Ratings)
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Dr. Samantha Watson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Wilmington, NC.
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Dr. Samantha Watson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 38
Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Dr. Samantha Watson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Wilmington, NC.

About

Dr. Samantha Watson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Wilmington, NC and has 12 years experience. They graduated from Wake Forest University in 2012 and completed a residency at Wake Forest School of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Novant Health Pender Medical Center. Dr. Watson has experience treating conditions like Accommodation Disorders, Eyelid Disorders and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Watson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 149 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Watson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Accommodation Disorders
Eyelid Disorders
Dry Eyes
Accommodation Disorders
Eyelid Disorders
Dry Eyes
Accommodation Disorders
Eyelid Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Presbyopia
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Senile Cataracts
Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Miosis
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Goniotomy
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Behçet's Disease
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
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Hypotropia
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retina Diseases
Sarcoidosis
Strabismus
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Incisional Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Cataract Surgery
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Refractive Lens Exchange
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Wilmington Eye P.A.
    1729 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR, Wilmington, NC 28403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 763-3601
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Coastal Carolina Eye Clinic PA
    1120 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 763-7316
  3. 3 Wilmington Optical
    8068 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 686-8509

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Oct 06, 2023
At 76 I needed cataract surgery. Although I didn’t wear glasses thus never corrected my astigmatism. Dr Watson did toric correction cataract surgery and I see perfect now - and without need for glasses!
Jackie — Oct 06, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wake Forest University
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Watson communicate via email?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Watson frequently treats the following conditions: Accommodation Disorders, Eyelid Disorders and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Samantha Watson, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Novant Health Pender Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Samantha Watson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC

  • Novant Health Pender Medical Center

    507 E Fremont St, Burgaw, NC