Paul A Watson MD MS
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Orthopedic Surgeon
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2725 S 144th St # 212, Omaha, NE 68144Omaha, NE 68144
Phone+1 402-609-3000
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Summary
- Dr. Paul Watson is an orthopaedic surgeon in Omaha, NE, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after graduating from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. He also holds a BA in Biology from Harvard University. Dr. Watson is currently practicing at OrthoNebraska and CHI Health Lakeside. His prior positions include roles at various clinics and hospitals such as CHI Health Clinic Physicians and Boys Town National Research Hospital. He is experienced in sports medicine, patellar dislocation, arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, and hip arthroscopy. Dr. Watson has authored several publications on infection prevention and orthopedic issues. He received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from SRS EHR.
Education & Training
University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1999
McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1994
Harvard UniversityBA, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1987 - 1990
Certifications & Licensure
OR State Medical License 1999 - Present
NE State Medical License 2005 - 2028
IA State Medical License 1994 - 1999
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification SRS EHR, SRS-Health, 2013-2015
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 8 citationsEfficacy of a hospital-wide environmental cleaning protocol on hospital-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ratesPaul A Watson, Luke Robert Watson, Alfonso Torress-Cook
Journal of Infection Prevention. 2016-05-13 - 2 citationsInstitution of The Steiros Algorithm(®) Outpatient Surgical Protocol reduced orthopedic surgical site infections (SSI) rates.Paul A Watson, Luke Robert Watson, Alfonso Torress-Cook
The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal. 2012-01-01 - 1 citationsNovel use of antimicrobial hand sanitizer in treatment of nosocomial acinetobacter infection.Meghan Donahue, Luke Robert Watson, Alfonso Torress-Cook, Paul A Watson
Orthopedics. 2009-01-01
Journal Articles
- Institution of the Steiros Algorithm® Outpatient Surgical Protocol Reduced Orthopedic Surgical Site Infections (SSI) RatesPaul A. Watson, MD,a Luke Watson, MD,b and Alfonso Torress-Cook, Dr PH, The Iowa Orthopedic Journal, 7/6/2012
Professional Memberships
- Nebraska Orthopedic SocietyMember
- Fellow
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