Troy S. Watson, M.D.
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Troy S. Watson, M.D.
Areas of Specialty
Foot & Ankle, Pediatric Foot & Ankle, Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy, Foot & Ankle Trauma
Assisting Podiatrist
Dr. Troy Watson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders and arthroscopy. After graduating from the University of Southern California, he received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., graduating in 1994 with honors. A one-year surgical internship was then completed at the University of California Los Angeles before beginning his orthopaedic training at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans.
To pursue his subspecialty interest, Dr. Watson spent one year at the Miller Orthopedic Clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina, studying foot and ankle disorders and treatments. During his fellowship, Dr. Watson served as the consultant to the North Carolina Dance Theater as well as participated in the care of professional athletes, including the Carolina Panthers (NFL) and Charlotte Hornets (NBA). Today, Dr. Watson continues to care for our local athletes as the foot and ankle consultant for UNLV Athletics, UFC, the Las Vegas Raiders, the Golden Knights, and the Silver Knights.
Since starting his practice with Desert Orthopaedic Center in 2000, Dr. Watson founded The Foot & Ankle Institute and created an educational website for his patients. The institute educates patients, participates in clinical research, and excels in patient care. Dr. Watson also established the Las Vegas Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship in 2013, helping to educate and train the next generation of foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons. In 2019, he was appointed as the program director for the Valley Hospital Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program, where he is responsible for overseeing the education and training of a 10-resident program. Dr. Watson and his team are active in research and have published over 30 publications. Additionally, he has given over 300 academic presentations nationally and internationally.
Dr. Watson and his wife, Judith, reside in Henderson and have twin boys and a younger daughter. His family is active in various sporting activities, church, and other community activities, including their annual Soles4Souls event, giving away socks and shoes to the homeless in partnership with Zappos. You can learn more about Dr. Watson and The Foot & Ankle Institute by visiting www.feetmd.com.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- Master of Science in Anatomy and Cell Biology: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- Doctor of Medicine: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
- General Surgery Internship: University of California at Los Angeles Health, Los Angeles, CA
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
- Foot and Ankle Fellowship: Miller Orthopedic Clinic, Charlotte, NC
Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Team Affiliations
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Hospital Affiliations
- Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican, Rose de Lima Campus
- Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican, San Martin Campus
- Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus
- Henderson Hospital
- Desert Orthopaedic Center Surgery Center
- Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
News
Dr. Troy Watson Share Insights on Pickleball Injuries on FOX5
Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Troy Watson was interviewed by FOX5 following his treatment of an Achilles tendon rupture. He shared his experience seeing many pickleball injuries and how he approached this Achilles tendon injury.
To watch the full interview, click below.
Dr. Troy Watson Named a 2024 Top Doctor by Castle Connolly
Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon Troy S. Watson, M.D., of Desert Orthopaedic Center was recently selected by Castle Connolly as a Top Doctor of 2024.
Dr. Troy Watson Named a 2022 Top Doctor by Castle Connolly
Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon Troy S. Watson, M.D., of Desert Orthopaedic Center was recently selected by Castle Connolly as a Top Doctor of 2022.
Marquis Who’s Who Features Dr. Troy Watson as Recognized Orthopaedic Surgeon
Board-certified surgeon Troy S. Watson, M.D., was selected by Marquis Who’s Who as a recognized foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon. The publisher featured Dr. Watson based on his noteworthy accomplishments, position, visibility, and prominence in his field.
MORE Discusses Chronic Ankle Sprains With Dr. Troy Watson
Troy S. Watson, M.D., a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon at Desert Orthopaedic Center, recently sat down with MORE to talk about chronic ankle sprains. During the interview, Dr. Watson explains the difference between ankle sprains and chronic ankle sprains. He also talks about InternalBrace™ augmentation, a new procedure for chronic ankle sprains.
To view the entire interview, watch below.
Dr. Troy Watson Named a 2021 Top Doctor by Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly recently released its 2021 Top Doctors listing, which included fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon Troy S. Watson, M.D., of Desert Orthopaedic Center. Dr. Watson was selected as a Top Doctor in orthopaedic surgery.
Five Desert Orthopaedic Center Experts Named Top Doctors of 2019
In an article by Nevada Public Radio, five Desert Orthopaedic Center experts were named as Top Doctors for 2019. This list by Castle Connolly includes 269 Southern Nevada physicians who were selected by their peers
Congratulations to the following Desert Orthopaedic Center doctors:
Tips for Athletes From Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons
Avoid Ankle Sprains in Fall Sports
As summer temperatures drop, fall sports injuries are on the rise. Over 25,000 people sprain their ankle every day, and the chances are heightened for those who play sports. Avoid ankle sprains this fall by following the advice of foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons.
Dr. Watson Was Recently a Guest Speaker to a Group of Southeastern Asian and Australian Surgeons in Singapore
Dr. Watson was asked to be a guest speaker and show new surgical approaches to a group of Southeastern Asian and Australians surgeons in Singapore. Talks/techniques included ankle stabilization for patients having problems after an ankle sprain. Dr. Watson gave lectures on flatfoot reconstruction and innovative techniques in treating bunion and hammertoe deformities. Dr. Watson also taught techniques for Achilles tendon repair that returns patients to function and walking sooner than traditional techniques, as well as ankle traumatic injuries.
Vegas Seven Top Docs of 2016
Congratulations to Hugh Bassewitz, M.D., Michael Miao, M.D., and Troy Watson, M.D., for making the Vegas Seven Top Docs of 2016.
Publications
Podcasts
Dr. Troy Watson Featured on Surgical Goals – Sports Injuries Podcast
During this podcast, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Troy Watson shared his journey into orthopaedics and why he chose to specialize in the foot and ankle and then sports surgery. He also shared his experience in treating injuries such as Jones fractures and 'turf toe' as well as how utilizing developing technology has allowed him to continue innovating treatments.
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