Erin Watson, D.O.

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Erin Watson, D.O.

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.

Phone Number:

(413) 323-9705

Email:

Download Dr. Erin Watson's CV

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 2010

  • Internship – Ohio University, Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital, OH
    Jul 2006 – Jul 2007

  • Doctor of Osteopathy – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM), MO
    Aug 2002 – Jun 2006

    • Clinical 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 2002

    • Minor 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

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
99%
Non-Surgical Orthopedics
96%
Pain Management
98%

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

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