Dr. Paul Watson has been an orthopedic surgeon in Omaha for over 20 years. His practice focuses on the evaluation and management of hip and sports medicine injuries, including both nonoperative care and surgical options such as hip arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery including total joint replacement. He strongly believes in patient education and tailoring his treatment recommendations based on each patient’s goals, anatomy and preferences.
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Conditions
Biceps Tear at the Shoulder, Frozen Shoulder, Hip Arthritis, Hip Bursitis, Hip Dislocation, Hip Dysplasia, Hip Fractures, Hip Impingement (FAI), Hip Instability, Hip Labral Tears, Hip Strains, Knee Arthritis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee), Separated Shoulder, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Joint Tear, and less common conditions
Treatments
Hip Injections , Hip Arthroscopy , Hip Replacement , Hip Replacement Revision Surgery , Knee Injections , Knee Replacement , Knee Replacement Revision Surgery , Knee Scope , Shoulder Scope , and less common treatments
Specialized Services
Same Day Joint Replacement, Opioid-Sparing Joint Replacement, Anterior Hip Replacement, Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement, Muscle Sparing Knee Replacement
Ages treated: 12-69
Accepts workers comp: Yes
Team Members
Nurse
Credentials
Certifications
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
- University of Iowa | Orthopaedic Residency, 1997
- McGill University (Montreal) | MD and Masters of Surgery, 1994
- Harvard University | BA, 1990 (Biology)
Memberships & Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2013-Present)
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- American Medical Association
Patient Reviews
4.9 out of 5 (306 Ratings, 124 Comments)