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Dr. Christopher Watson, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Christopher Watson, MD
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Dr. Christopher Watson, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbia, SC.
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Dr. Christopher Watson, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Watson, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbia, SC.

About

Dr. Watson graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Watson, MD is a General Surgeon in Columbia, SC and has 23 years experience. Dr. Watson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. At present, Dr. Watson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Watson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Watson is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Intestinal Obstruction
Traumatic Brain Injury
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Meniscus Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Navigate HMO
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Selecthealth
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Columbia Neurological Associates PA
    9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 450, Columbia, SC 29203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 434-8800
  2. 2 Prisma Health Urology
    2 Medical Park Rd Ste 300, Columbia, SC 29203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 434-8800

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Patient Reviews
Jul 11, 2018
I Highly recommend Dr Watson. He performed emergency surgery on me and he was incredible. His quiet personality made me more calm. He explains everything thoroughly and truly cares for his patients. I could go on and on about him. He was incredible! Best bedside manners, Keeps family informed and I was truly blessed to have him as my surgeon!
Columbia, SC — Jul 11, 2018
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Critical Care Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mercer University School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Virginia Health Sciences Center
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Watson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watson's profile.

Dr. Christopher Watson, MD is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center and Prisma Health Richland Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Watson, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC

  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital

    5 Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC