James Watson MD - Gastroenterologist Fall River MA

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James Watson, MD

Medical Director of Gastroenterology

Specialties:

Gastroenterology

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About James Watson

Board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, Dr. Watson earned his medical degree and master’s in public health at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. He will see patients at Truesdale Medical GI Associates, 1030 President Ave. in Fall River.

Dr. Watson completed his residency in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Hospital. He completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, followed by a fellowship in advanced endoscopy at Duke University in Durham, N.C.

His fields of interest include therapeutic endoscopy, diagnosis and staging of hepato-biliary and gastric malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease, Barrett’s esophagus, and colon cancer screening.

His publications include the Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Locations

Practicing at the following locations:

Southcoast Physicians Group Gastroenterology

1030 President Ave. Suite 110
Fall River, MA 02720

P: 508-973-1690

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Insurances Accepted

Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating	Willingness to recommend provider’s office	Overall Provider Experience	Courtesy and Respect of Staff
4.8	4.8	4.8	5

Patient Comments (60)

At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.

Mar 31, 22
Verified Patient

I found myself in a somewhat critical situation needing a GI specialist on admission to Tobey Hospital, Wareham, MA. I received excellent care while in Tobey from his Nurse Practitioner as well as the rest of the team. I was given a follow up appointment soon after discharge at which time a capsule endoscopy was scheduled within days. Dr. Watson was excellent at pulling information together and explaining findings of recent endoscopy/colonoscopy along with recommendations on how to proceed.
Mar 30, 22
Verified Patient

Excellent experience
Mar 29, 22
Verified Patient

Experience was professional by both the office staff and my doctor.
Mar 23, 22
Verified Patient

Appropriate and to the point!
Mar 16, 22
Verified Patient

I felt like Dr. Watson really listened to me. He offered a possible diagnosis that is much more in line with my symptoms than did the previous two doctors I spoke with.
Mar 15, 22
Verified Patient

Everyone was very polite and I've never had actual on time appointment before this one!?
Mar 15, 22
Verified Patient

Dr is very patient kind and smart my mom is 94 and he listens to her
Mar 8, 22
Verified Patient

I was really happy that Dr. Watson was accepted me as a new patient. I found him very professional, very knowledgeable, and I'm sure we're going to have a wonderful healthy relationship. Thank you.
Mar 1, 22
Verified Patient

I liked that everything was timely. I have been to this doctor before, and he is very detail oriented and I have confidence in him.
Feb 28, 22
Verified Patient

Dr. Watson worked me in on an emergency basis. Ordered appropriate tests, and, as usual, took time to explain what was going on and how the problem would be treated. Just one good, caring MD!
Feb 23, 22
Verified Patient

I showed up early and they took me right in. Everyone was very professional in the office
Feb 17, 22
Verified Patient

excellent
Feb 15, 22
Verified Patient

He talked to me with respect and really listened to my concerns.
Feb 8, 22
Verified Patient

Thank you, thank you for your opinions and all good. Thanks, even you.
Feb 4, 22
Verified Patient

Yes, I was very impressed with those people. They're very friendly very helpful and they did a very, very, good job.
Jan 31, 22
Verified Patient

Never reviewed my history & was very rushed.
Jan 20, 22
Verified Patient

Dr Watson is highly professional and caring . I highly recommend him. The office staff is very courteous and helpful. Great team.
Jan 16, 22
Verified Patient

Dr. Watson,Watson providing kidding me for 4 years and the office staff and the surgical center are all excellent.
Jan 13, 22
Verified Patient

On my first visit, Dr. Watson addressed my concerns and made a plan to alleviate my discomfort as well as order tests that might reveal underlying conditions. This was done while affirming my past compliance.
Jan 12, 22
Verified Patient

Everything and everyone was excellent except I was told I had to call my insurance for an prior authorization for a procedure. The insurance asked why the providers office didn't call. That didn't make sense to the insurance rep or me. If the doctor orders the procedure, the support staff follows the process to get it done. I did that job for 13 years and ALWAYS had to take care of prior authorization for our patients. I understand it's time consuming, but I was tempted to skip the procedure that I may really need to prevent serious illness because of insurance hoops. I got the auth because I knew what to do. Other patients may not be able to handle that.
Jan 12, 22
Verified Patient

Dr Watson has a wonderful manner and professionalism. He makes sure I understand the plan of care and why we are doing tests and medications.
Jan 11, 22
Verified Patient

Dr Watson was very personable with me and another patient that I witnessed. I feel I'm in very capable hands with Dr. Watson.
Jan 10, 22
Verified Patient

The office is run very well. I was seen in a timely manner. The girls were all very, very pleasant and informative. The medical assistant was very nice, and the doctor was terrific. So I was very pleased and I don't think they need to improve anything at all. Thank you.
Dec 30, 21
Verified Patient

I felt welcome because everyone listened to my concerns
Dec 23, 21
Verified Patient

The doctor was very attentive. I was awake during some of my past procedures with a doctor at another facility and the previous doctor's notes were not entirely accurate. I also noticed that evening when I got to sign on to my chat that I was on three to four psych medications that I was never prescribed to my knowledge, and some of my past diagnosis were not accurate. These discrepancies had nothing to do with the doctor but I'm sure they had an impact on the way he looked at my case
Dec 14, 21
Verified Patient

The support team is very important, but a good and caring physician like doctor WAtson would compensate if his team had not been up to their job. Actually the entire team performed at top level.0
Dec 13, 21
Verified Patient

Nothing to improve
Dec 9, 21
Verified Patient

Dr. Watson was excellent he was on time, he was very professional. I went to Dr.(INAUDIBLE) before and she was awful and I would not recommend Dr.(INAUDIBLE) and I would highly recommend Dr. Watson he was very good at what he did. He explained everything well and kept well, informed, and I appreciate it him.
Dec 8, 21
Verified Patient

Southcoast gastro group provided prompt, respectful, caring, considerate, knowledgeable, understanding care in a welcoming environment.Thank you!
Dec 7, 21
Verified Patient

No need to improve! I was happy with services provided!
Dec 2, 21
Verified Patient

Dr James Watson is amazing. Very intelligent and very polite.
Nov 24, 21
Verified Patient

Timely and made me feel comfortable
Nov 16, 21
Verified Patient

It was a great experience. I was seen quickly, of course. The doctor was very knowledgeable about what was going on with me, and you know, I felt well cared for. And and in a timely manner, and it was great. So I would recommend South Coast to to my family and friends. Thank you.
Nov 15, 21
Verified Patient

Thoughtful knowledgeable and concerned
Nov 9, 21
Verified Patient

I had a very good medical response to my gastroentological problem.
Nov 9, 21
Verified Patient

since this was my first appointment some of the questions pertained to previous appointments. I really liked Dr Watson, he listened to my questions and concerns. I am looking forward to seeing him in the future. His office staff were very nice as well.
Nov 9, 21
Verified Patient

Both people I encountered were prompt, courteous, and professional. Dr. Watson explained my situation in a manner that was easy to understand.
Nov 8, 21
Verified Patient

I got an appointment so quickly and everyone in the office was amazing.
Nov 1, 21
Verified Patient

Dr Watson listened to my concerns about adverse reactions of prescriptionMeds.He was knowledgable of the issues
Oct 27, 21
Verified Patient

Professional staff and provider and addressed all my questions and concerns.
Oct 26, 21
Verified Patient

Dr was pleasant, explained problems carefully, made appropriate referrals.
Oct 25, 21
Verified Patient

I'm socially awkward so it's always been a big deal when staff are patient with me. I tend to fumble over my words when nervous, especially when meeting new people. It's always so important to me that staff are kind and patient. Everyone I interacted with today was wonderful. The staff in this department are gems in an industry which has desensitized so many people. Tell them thank you for me, that their kindness and patience with me made me feel less like an idiot to be tolerated, and more like I was cared about and reassured. Thank you, it really meant a lot to me.
Oct 23, 21
Verified Patient

My nieces nurse reported to me that he seemed agitated and dismissive of her. This was my nieces first visit with him and he didn't seem interested at all. I will not be having her seen by him again
Oct 15, 21
Verified Patient

Experience was prompt and informative -- facts regarding visit purpose, along with recent medical history were reviewed with a view of CT noting results of Southcoast vascular appointments over the past year. The interaction of the various disciplines within Southcoast is particularly noteworthy.
Oct 7, 21
Verified Patient

This doctor listens and has shared his thinking on possible explanations and treatments for my condition. It is not easily diagnosed.
Oct 5, 21
Verified Patient

Great staff
Sep 28, 21
Verified Patient

Dr Watson &!his staff are kind, helpful and friendly.
Sep 21, 21
Verified Patient

Dr. Watson is always willing to listen and understand what you're describing to him and hears you, and respond back in a way that you can understand.
Sep 8, 21
Verified Patient

The staff was very courteous. The Doctor was thorough and listened to me when explaining my symptoms. I would highly recommend him.
Sep 4, 21
Verified Patient

Testing was discussed in office during visit. However testing being scheduled is not what was discussed.
Aug 28, 21
Verified Patient

Dr Watson is the best. Saved my wife's life.
Aug 27, 21
Verified Patient

The staff there was so pleasant and easy to talk to and they listened to me .
Aug 26, 21
Verified Patient

I had no problem with the treatment for my provider or any of his staff, but I do not like these calls. It's too many questions. Please don't let it happen again. Thank you.
Aug 25, 21
Verified Patient

Excellent care and service. My doctor was excellent.
Jul 28, 21
Verified Patient

Being called to schedule appointment sooner than 3 days after televisit
Jul 25, 21
Verified Patient

Knowledgeable in expertise and listens to patient
Jul 21, 21
Verified Patient

The entire process was very professional and team was very knowledgeable.
Jul 10, 21
Verified Patient

The telehealth visit was better than I expected. Dr Watson was excellent.
Jul 10, 21
Verified Patient

Dr Watson is wonderful and his staff is always friendly
Jul 6, 21
Verified Patient

I'm very comfortable with the doctors and the nurses there and they have absolutely no problem at all every time I'm going there

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