Dr. Kenneth Leroy Watts, MD

Dr. Kenneth Watts is a surgeon with 28 years of experience treating patients across Oklahoma and Missouri. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, where he developed expertise in general and specialty surgical procedures. Dr. Watts is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Watts practices at multiple locations including Miami, Oklahoma, Joplin, Missouri, and Carthage, Missouri, with affiliations at Mercy Hospital Joplin, Mercy Hospital Carthage, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, and Integris Health Miami Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, ventral hernias, and acute cholecystitis. His surgical expertise includes performing lower GI endoscopy procedures and coordinating pathology testing when needed. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5.