Geoff Watson
Geoff Watson, M.D.
Foot & Ankle • General Orthopaedics & Fracture Care • Sports Medicine • Kids & Teens

Biography

Geoff Watson, M.D., is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in treatment of the foot and ankle, including total ankle replacement and minimally-invasive Achilles tendon rupture repairDr. Watson has a special interest in bunion correction, Achilles tendinitis and repair, cartilage repair, and ankle stabilization. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a native of Knoxville. In 2009, he received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health and Science Center, and then completed a residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Dr. Watson continued his fellowship training in foot and ankle at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY, and has assisted in orthopaedic care for the Ole Miss Rebels, New York Knicks and New York Giants. He treats a variety of additional conditions including ankle and foot fracture fixation, tendon reconstruction and tendon transfer, ankle and foot arthritis treatment, midfoot sprains, hammertoes, and flat feet or high arches. He is board certified, a member of the AOA Honor Medical SocietyAmerican Medical AssociationAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Dr. Watson is certified for the Vantage Total Ankle, STAR Total Ankle and INBONE II ankle replacement systems. He has been a team physician for Page High School and Fairview High School, and is the current team physician for the Franklin High School Rebels. He and his wife have four children.

Specialties

Memberships

Recent Stories with Dr. Watson

Professional Publications

• Surgical Treatment for Stenosing Peroneal Tenosynovitis.Watson, G. I.,Karnovsky, S. C.,Levine, D. S.,Drakos, M. C.

 

• Optimal Starting Point for Fifth Metatarsal Zone II Fractures: A Cadaveric Study.Watson, G. I., Karnovsky, S. C., Konin, G., Drakos, M. C.

 

• Radiographic Evaluation of Intermetatarsal Angle Correction Following First MTP Joint Arthrodesis for Severe Hallux Valgus.McKean RM, Bergin PF, Watson G, Mehta SK, Tarquinio TA

 

• Clinical and MRI Donor Site Outcomes Following Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation for Talar Osteochondral Lesions.Fraser EJ, Savage-Elliott I, Yasui Y, Ackermann J, Watson G, Ross KA, Deyer T, Kennedy JG

About Dr. Watson

Phone & Fax

Phone: (615) 791-2630
Fax: (615) 791-2639

Medical School

University of Tennessee Health and Science Center
Memphis, Tenn.

Residency

University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Miss.

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, N.Y.

Advanced Practice Provider

Hayley Mowery
Hayley Anderson
PA-C

About Bone and Joint Institute

What Dr. Watson's Patients Are Saying...

★★★★★

The great reviews are true! Dr. Watson is very pleasant, personable and knowledgeable. It was refreshing to get a different view on few things I had questions to. This is the 2nd Doctor I am a patient of here at BJI, just wouldn't go anywhere else. Thank you!

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★★★★★

The staff was pleasant and check in was very quick and efficient. Dr. Watson was very thorough with his examination and took time to answer all of my questions. The entire visit was very pleasant and the entire staff was friendly, courteous, and professional.

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★★★★★

Pleasant, Professional, Knowledgeable, Efficient. Dr. Watson was able to quickly diagnose the problem and devise a plan. Each person in the office I encountered exhibited good patient/customer care qualities.

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★★★★★

Extremely thrilled to have Dr. Watson as my orthopedic surgeon. I would not be where I am without him and forever grateful for my exceptional experience with his new practice at Bone and Joint Institute! I will always turn to Dr. Watson with any orthopedic needs!

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★★★★★

Dr. Watson is caring, kind, and easy to talk to. He is very professional. It is important to me that the doctor listens to the patient and discuss the problems. I highly recommend Dr. Watson.

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★★★★★

Just experienced very professional care from Dr. Watson and his team. His treatment of my Achilles’ tendon problem has already reduced my pain and mobility problem. Highly recommend this doctor to patients with ankle area issues.

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★★★★★

I had a serious injury to my left ankle. Dr. Watson came in and did the surgery even though he wasn't working that day. That meant a lot to me. Everything seems to be healing great!

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