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Dr. Rodney Watson, MD

Dr. Rodney Watson, MD

Pediatrics*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Rodney Watson, MD is a pediatrician in Kingsport, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Holston Valley Medical Center and Indian Path Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 58 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (58 reviews)

Practice

2212 N John B Dennis Hwy Kingsport, TN 37660

Care Philosophy

"As a general pediatrician, I believe it is my responsibility to aid parents in all aspects of their children's life. At Indian Path Pediatrics we strive to provide quality care for all children and treat the entire fa..."

- Dr. Rodney Watson, MD

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Watson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watson

3.8
58 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
69%
69%
4 star
2%
2%
3 star
0%
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2 star
2%
2%
1 star
28%
28%

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Super nice guy!
He went above and beyond for my kid. We had issues with insurance and had to cancel appt, needed a physical to go to camp. He waited for me to get it taken care of and still saw her an hour later.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Happy Mom – Jun 15, 2022
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Rude, both him and his office staff. Always rushes to get you out the door. Doesn't listen to your concerns, leaving my child to suffer for 3 years before finally getting diagnosed with a rare disease. Descrimanated against us because if differing political views. Discharged without following protocol.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Probably going to sue – Aug 10, 2021
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The office refused to honor a court order. My wife as a primary custodial parent requested her 7 year old child's records and this office refused to comply, stating confidentiality reasons. We will be seeking Legal recourse in a civil suite with the practice for not granting a parent access to his/her child's medical records when she has every legal precedent to obtain said records.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Matt – Jul 04, 2019
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Reg. Dr was off, had to see him. Daughter had something reoccurring at the time so I knew she needed antibiotics to clear up. Watson argued me on that, basically saying his co-worker & I were idiots the 2-3 min. he'd be in there.(He'd come in-argue 2min.-leave for 10min.-come in-argue 2min.-leave 10). Recommended the OTC meds I was already doing (which hadn't been wking). A week later had to come back (ANOTHER co-pay) cause she was worse. Saw reg. Dr., got antibiotics, saw immediate improvements
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
1 other person found this helpful
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KINGSPORT, TN – Nov 28, 2018
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Don't take your child here. Awful practice. Trys to push painful and sometimes deadly biologics!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Leisa C. in Kingsport, TN – Nov 20, 2018
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He was a complete jerk! I went in and that examination was literally 2 minutes and in that whole time all I heard was negative feedback! He thinks the only reason I go there is to get out of school and get perceptions, he's not even my doctor I just had to see him because my doctor wasn't in! If you plan to go here please make sure you don't see Dr. Watson! But everytime I see him he's rude and complains about my weight, I know I need to lose weight but he doesn't need to be rude all the time!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
5 others found this helpful
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Mad Patient in Kingsport, TN – Apr 27, 2016
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Office staff was very rude and unhelpful. There was an overall atmosphere of unprofessional misconduct in the office. The DR was unable to see child for scheduled appointment because of stated paperwork mixup.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a general pediatrician, I believe it is my responsibility to aid parents in all aspects of their children's life. At Indian Path Pediatrics we strive to provide quality care for all children and treat the entire family with compassion and understanding....read more
  • Pediatrics

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

  • Arkansas Childrens Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
  • Freed-hardeman College

    Undergraduate School, 1977
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Locations

Practice

Arthur Garrett M.D. PH.D MPLLC2212 N John B Dennis Hwy Kingsport, TN 37660
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Practice

Sunshine Pediatrics PLLC2004 American Way Ste 207 Kingsport, TN 37660
2
Office701 N State of Franklin Rd Johnson City, TN 37604
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Indian Path Community Hospital

    2000 Brookside Dr
    Kingsport, TN 37660

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Holston Valley Medical Center

    130 W Ravine Rd
    Kingsport, TN 37660
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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