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Dr. Charles Watras, MD

Dr. Charles Watras, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Watras, MD is a family medicine physician in Murphy, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital and Union General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

3765 E US 64 Alt Ste 7 Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-8733

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Watras specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Watras' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watras

3.0
29 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
48%
48%
4 star
0%
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3 star
3%
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2 star
3%
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1 star
45%
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My family and I saw Dr. Watras in Blue Ridge, GA when he had an office there. We had no complaints. He's very thorough, listens carefully and even diagnosed a problem I was having by observing how I sat in the chair- on my first visit. He's a bit country, but who doesn't like country? He's just a good old fashioned family doctor. I was upset when he left Blue Ridge.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn Lawson – Jul 03, 2021
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I have been a patient if Dr. Watras for many years and have found him to be the most thorough doctor I have visited. He is determined to go the extra mile to find a patient’s problem and treat it and he takes as much time, within reason, as needed. Government regulations have caused him to have to cut his time with you a little but he’s definitely not an ‘in and out’ doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Glenda Powell – Jul 25, 2020
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I have been a patient of Dr. Watras for three years now moving from Florida. I have found him to be highly trained and competent as my doctor. I am fairly healthy, other than getting bronchitis occasionally during the pollen season. I think Dr. Watras is a smart man and a good doctor. I highly recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 24, 2019
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He has been our family physician for 12 years. He's always available for appointments and exams. As a nurse I have the upmost confidence in his skills as a clinician. He caught my husbands early hypertension and renal problems and between diet, exercise, meds and monitoring my husband has not suffered any damage. He frequently recommends common sense approaches through diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and vitamins. Not all people appreciate this advice and just want meds to fix a problem.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jean Bean in Murphy, NC – Dec 28, 2017
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Dr Watras gave me my life back As it is suppose to be at 58! Doing a simple blood test was all it took! Have seen over 15 total physicians the last 10 years with the same comlaints that were told to Dr Watras and finally, someone who listed and understand what I was saying! Trust him and his staff, that I recommended my daughter and she has an appt!!! Do not suffer, schedule an appt and you will never regret it!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Ricky Rogers in Murphy, NC – Dec 18, 2017
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Dr.Watrus cares more about telling you about his career and how many years he has been practicing medicine than any problems you may have. Please consider other choices for a general practitioner. You will be glad you did!!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Brasstown, NC – Feb 03, 2017
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I was dr. Watras patient for 10 years. My husband and I moved back to Florida where a year later I was told that I have renal kidney fauilure. When was Dr. Watras as going to tell me? When both my kidneys shut down?. This is not something that happens overnight. So all the time I saw him and he said I was fine. I was going in renal failure. So my advice to anyone reading this run don't walk to find another Doctor...
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
18 others found this helpful
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Debbie Boros in Boynton Beach, Florida – Jul 08, 2016
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biography

Dr. Charles Watras, MD is a family medicine physician in Murphy, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Erlanger...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Mississippi / Medical Center

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Office3765 E US 64 Alt Ste 7 Murphy, NC 28906
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Union General Hospital

    35 Hospital Rd
    Blairsville, GA 30512

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

    3990 E US 64 Alt
    Murphy, NC 28906
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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