Dr. Gene L. Watterson, MD | Birmingham, AL | Rheumatology

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Dr. Gene Watterson is a rheumatologist with 38 years of experience treating conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and immune system. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and has built extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing complex rheumatic diseases. Dr. Watterson speaks both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Watterson practices at UAB Saint Vincents East Hospital and Orthoalabama Spine And Sport in Birmingham, Alabama. He specializes in treating joint pain, hand pain, and rheumatoid arthritis. His approach includes using extremity X-rays for accurate diagnosis, coordinating physical therapy for improved mobility, and providing autoinjector treatments for targeted relief. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
4.2

29 Ratings
38 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
6 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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I have been seeing Dr.Watterson for almost a year now and seemed to be a good Dr. But on my last appointment he asked me if I had anymore problems . When that I did he became very irate with me and began to talk down to me . He then asked if I was experiencing any depression I started no , that I wasn't and he became even more upset at me . I felt he was almost to the point of calling me a liar . I will not go back to see this man

July 27th, 2018

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Dr. Watterson may be a great Christian doctor for small things but has no clue when it comes to severe chronic diseases. Would only treat my Rheumatoid Arthritis with prednisone. Would not even entertain the idea of treating my Fibromyalgia until I had a sleep study!

December 20th, 2016

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A great doctor!! Takes time with you, listens to your questions and cares for his patients. I'd recommend him to anyone.

April 11th, 2015

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This is not the doctor to use! His office is totally unorganized, rude, and unprofessional. An appt. takes 4-5 hours whenever your appt. date finally comes around. A staff member called me one hour before my appt. to tell me he could not address all my issues. I wanted only my rheumatology issues addressed. It takes me one hour driving time to get to his office. When I was nearly there, someone called me to say that my appt. was canceled. I went anyway. They refused to see me. Now I am without a doctor, proper medications, and have totally lost faith in this doctor. I truly believe it was canceled due to their overbooking and being behind, but that wasn't my fault.

November 4th, 2014

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Dr. Watterson is a great doctor, who is very concerned about his patients. Always takes the time for you to ask questions. A very Godly man!

September 27th, 2013

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Dr. Waterson took the time to review ALL of my case history and finally give me a diagnosis for the pain I had been suffering. Great Christian Doctor.

September 20th, 2013

Orthoalabama Spine And Sport

1801 Gadsden HwyBirmingham, AL 35235

Tel: (205) 228-7600

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Uab Saint Vincents East Hospital

50 Medical Park Dr EBirmingham, AL 35235

Tel: (205) 838-3000


Dr. Gene L Watterson, MD	Dr. Raeann Lanae Bowman	Dr. Jeffrey Zhan Shen	Dr. Faria Latif Sami
Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.2 (29 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Birmingham , AL	Dallas , TX	Durham , NC	Chicago , IL
Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
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Rheumatology

Gout
Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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