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Dr. Christopher Watson, MD

Dr. Christopher Watson, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Watson, MD is a general surgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Grand Strand Medical Center and Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 5 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 450 Columbia, SC 29203

Make an Appointment

(803) 434-8800

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Watson is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital Columbia, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Watson specializes in the areas of Critical Care Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Watson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watson

5.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Columbia, SC – Jul 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Tammy Stone in Columbia, SC – Dec 17, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christopher Watson, MD is a general surgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Grand Strand...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Critical Care Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009

  • Mercer University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Critical Care Surgery
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Columbia Neurological Associates PA9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 450 Columbia, SC 29203
1

Practice

Prisma Health Urology2 Medical Park Rd Ste 300 Columbia, SC 29203
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital

    400 Palmetto Health Pkwy
    Columbia, SC 29212
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

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

    3% lower than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital

    5 Richland Medical Park Dr
    Columbia, SC 29203
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy
    Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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