Erin Watson, D.O.
Expert Witness
Current Positions
Physician at Pioneer Spine and Sports Physicians, West Springfield, MA
August 2010 – Present
Partner physician since 2016
Focus: outpatient spinal rehabilitation, spine injections, EMG/NCS testing, sports injuries, amputee care, post-stroke care, spasticity management
Medical Director at Bronson Rehabilitation, Noble Hospital
December 2010 – Present
Oversight and management of patients in acute inpatient rehab setting
General Information:
Dr. Erin Watson is a board-certified physiatrist with over a decade of experience specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Her clinical practice focuses on the comprehensive care of individuals with spinal injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, sports-related injuries, amputations, and post-stroke complications. She has extensive expertise in spinal rehabilitation, fluoroscopic-guided injection techniques, EMG/NCS testing, and spasticity management. In addition to her outpatient work,
Dr. Watson serves as Medical Director at an inpatient rehabilitation facility, where she oversees the care of patients recovering from acute medical and neurological events.
over 19 years of Nursing experience
Education
Fellowship – Pioneer Spine and Sports Physicians, West Springfield, MA
Aug 2010 – Dec 2010
Focused on lumbar spine/pelvis injection techniques (fluoroscopy)
Advanced musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment
Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – University of Louisville, KY
Jul 2007 – Jul 2010Internship – Ohio University, Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital, OH
Jul 2006 – Jul 2007Doctor of Osteopathy – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM), MO
Aug 2002 – Jun 2006Clinical rotations at South Pointe Hospital, Cleveland, OH
Completed Medical Spanish online course (2005)
Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Arts in Biology – Truman State University, MO
Aug 1998 – Jun 2002Minor in Spanish
Other Clinical Experience
Liberty Medical Assessments – Disability/Medicaid exams (Moonlighting, 2008–2010)
Medical coverage – Louisville Ironman (Aug 2009)
Sports coverage – Doss and Western High School football (2007–2009)
Special Olympics physicals – 2007–2009
Pre-participation physicals – Jefferson County middle/high school athletes (2007–2009)
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
North American Spine Society
Board Certified – May 2011
General Specialties
Specialty Focus
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spinal Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Sports Injury Management, Fluoroscopic Spine Injections, Pelvic Injections, EMG/NCS Testing, Amputee Care, Post-Stroke Rehabilitation, Spasticity Management, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Non-Surgical Pain Management, Neurological Impairments, Disability Evaluation, Functional Recovery Planning