
James F Watt DO
Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics, Shoulder Surgery
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1034 Mar Walt DrSuite 100Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Phone+1 850-863-2153
Fax+1 850-863-8085
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Education & Training
Foundation for Orthopedic ResearchFellowship, Hand Surgery, 2011 - 2012
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
FL State License 2011 - 2028
OH State License 2006 - 2011
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Phoenix Ortho, Phoenix Ortho, LLC, 2013, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Phoenix Ortho, Phoenix Ortho, LLC, 2013, 2015-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 19 citationsMulticenter randomized trial of carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance versus mini-open technique.Kyle R Eberlin, Benjamin P Amis, Thomas P Berkbigler, Christopher J Dy, Mark D Fischer
Expert Review of Medical Devices. 2023-07-01 - 2 citationsTrial of ultrasound guided carpal tunnel release versus traditional open release (TUTOR).Kyle R Eberlin, Christopher J Dy, Mark D Fischer, James L Gluck, F Thomas D Kaplan
Medicine. 2022-10-14 - 48 citationsClinical Outcomes of Arthrodesis and Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Wrist ArthritisJason A. Nydick, James F. Watt, Michael J. Garcia, Bailee D. Williams, Alfred V. Hess
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2013-05-01
Press Mentions
Sonex Health Announces U.S. Clinical Study to Report Safety and Effectiveness of Office-Based Carpal Tunnel Release with Ultrasound GuidanceMarch 30th, 2023
Orthopedic Surgeon Salaries in the 5 Best, Worst States for HealthcareAugust 8th, 2022
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