Summary

Dr. James Watson is a cardiovascular disease specialist with a focus on interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship training at Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, finishing his fellowship in 1982. With 49 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Watson holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.

Dr. Watson practices at Swedish Issaquah Campus and sees patients at Overlake Clinics Cardiology at Highmark in Issaquah, Washington. His expertise includes treating high cholesterol in children and teens, high cholesterol levels, and high blood pressure. He performs heart monitoring tests such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given Dr. Watson an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 49 years of experience
  • 58 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
  • 33 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Overlake Clinics Cardiology at Highmark

1740 NW Maple St Ste 207Issaquah, WA 98027
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. James D Watson, MDDr. Barbara Anna Danek-KaratasakisDr. Cooper Benet KerseyDr. Josiah Nathan Brown
Cardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineInternal MedicineCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
49 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Issaquah , WASeattle , WASEATTLE , WAAnchorage , AK
Med School: Drexel University College of Medicine (Medical Education) Med School: 1 Lekarska Fakulta Univerzity Karlovy Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James D Watson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Asuris Northwest Health
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Community Health Plan of Washington - Medicaid (Managed)
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Group Health Cooperative - HMO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Premera Blue Cross - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Premera Blue Cross - PPO
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence BlueShield
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James D Watson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James D Watson has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Angioplasty
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Diagnostic Cardiology
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stress Testing
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center1982

Residency

Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center1980
Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center1978

Medical School

Drexel University College of Medicine (Medical Education)Graduated in 1977

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Which hospitals is Dr. James Watson affiliated with?
Dr. James Watson is affiliated with Swedish Issaquah Campus.
What languages does Dr. James Watson speak?
Dr. James Watson speaks English.

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