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Dr. Bruce Watson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 77
Dr. Bruce Watson, MD
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Dr. Bruce Watson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA.
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Dr. Bruce Watson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 77
Roanoke, VA
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. Bruce Watson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA.

About

Dr. Watson graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1972 and completed a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center.Dr. Bruce Watson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA and has 52 years experience. Dr. Watson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Sovah Health Danville. Dr. Watson has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Lazy Eye and Anisocoria among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Watson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Watson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Watson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Lazy Eye
Anisocoria
Visual Field Defects
Lazy Eye
Anisocoria
Visual Field Defects
Lazy Eye
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Anisocoria
Esotropia
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Astigmatism
Cataract
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
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Iridocyclitis
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Juvenile Cataract
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Marfan Syndrome
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Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Cellulitis
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Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
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Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Vistar Eye Center Inc
    1819 Electric Rd Ste 1A, Roanoke, VA 24018
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 855-5100
  2. 2 Office
    2802 Brandon Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 855-5139
  3. 3 Office
    280 Westlake Rd, Hardy, VA 24101
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Aug 25, 2018
This man is an angel send from God! I know this is his calling and purpose. His throughness and generosity is an asset to the Vistar family. He also invoved me in his observation and exam.
Shawn in Roanoke, VA — Aug 25, 2018
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Riverside Hospital
    1974
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    1977
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • EE Hospital
    1978
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Bruce Watson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watson's profile.

Dr. Watson frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Lazy Eye and Anisocoria. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bruce Watson, MD is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Sovah Health Danville.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

    3700 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA

  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, Roanoke, VA

  • Sovah Health Danville

    142 S Main St, Danville, VA