
Andrew R. Watson, MD
General Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
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Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
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MaleAbout Andrew R. Watson
Andrew R. Watson, MD, MLitt, FACS FATA, is a professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Watson is an expert in minimally invasive colorectal surgery with a focus on inflammatory bowel diseases - ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Dr. Watson is board-certified in general surgery. He obtained his Masters in Literature and Architectural History at Oxford University, England. His medical degree was obtained from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He completed his surgical residency and fellowship at UPMC.
Dr. Watson has special interests in telemedicine and digital healthcare. He serves as a senior medical director for digital health at the UPMC Health Plan. He is also a senior medical advisor to UPMC Enterprises. He is past president of the American Telemedicine Association. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American Telemedicine Association.
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Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Digestive Disorders Center at UPMC Presbyterian
- 200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- phone: 877-684-7189
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyNew York Presbyterian Medical Center
ResidencyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyColumbia University Hospital
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Surgery
American Board of SurgeryInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Caresource
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- The Health Plan
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice