Summary

A senior neurosurgeon and professor of Neurosurgery at Georgetown University, Dr. Watson leads the Comprehensive Brain Tumor Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Watson earned his Bachelor of Science at Stanford University and his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego. He completed his neurosurgical residency at the Medical College of Virginia (now V.C.U.) in Richmond. Dr. Watson was fellowship trained at the National Institutes of Health in pituitary surgery and cerebrovascular research/surgery. He brings the wisdom of "those pioneers in neurosurgery from both coasts who instructed me" to bear on his patients here at MGUH.

Office Locations

Joseph Clark Watson has 2 locations

MedStar Health

8230 Boone Blvd Ste 360Vienna, VA 22182

MedStar Health

3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6Washington, DC 20007

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 35 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • National Institutes of Health
  • 20 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Joseph Clark Watson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AMERIHEALTH CARITAS DC
  • ANTHEM BCBS of VA (See Notes)
  • Beech Street
  • CAREFIRST
  • CHOICE CARE NETWORK/HUMANA
  • CIGNA HEALTH CARE
  • COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HEALTH SERVICES for CHILDREN with SPECIAL NEEDS (HSCSN)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • HUMANA MILITARY (TRICARE EAST)
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • MEDICAID FFS (Local Jurisdiction)
  • MEDICARE PLANS
  • MEDSTAR FAMILY CHOICE/ MEDSTAR SELECT/ MEDSTAR MEDICARE CHOICE
  • MULTIPLAN
  • POLICE AND FIRE CLINIC (PFC, INC.)
  • PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. (PHCS)
  • UNITED HEALTH CAREMID-ATLANTIC MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. (UHC-MAMSI PLANS)
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE (UHC)COMMERCIAL PLANS
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID MCOs
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE PLANS
  • Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
  • WellPoint Maryland

Medical Specialties

Joseph Clark Watson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Joseph Clark Watson has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Back Injuries
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Ischemia
  • Laminectomy
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Joseph Clark Watson holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of District Of Columbia and Virginia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at National Institutes of Health in 1999.

Residency

Completed their residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Neuroimaging Fellowship in 1997.

Internship

Completed their internship at VCU School of Medicine in 1992.

Medical School

Graduated from University of California San Diego in 1991.

NPI Number

Joseph Clark Watson's NPI number is 1598701732.

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Joseph Watson speaks English.
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Where is Joseph Watson's office located?
Joseph Watson's office is located at 8230 Boone Blvd Ste 360, Vienna, VA, 22182.
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