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Jeffry Watson, M.D.

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Upper Limb Surgery

Appointment New Patient Appointment or 214-645-3300

Appointment New Patient Appointment or 214-645-3300

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Biography

Jeffry Watson, M.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in hand, upper limb, and peripheral nerve reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Watson earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital and received advanced training through a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine.

Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, with added qualification in hand surgery, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2026. Prior to joining UT Southwestern, Dr. Watson served as a partner in the Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group.

He has delivered national presentations related to his areas of expertise and has had numerous peer-reviewed academic articles published.

Personal Note

When he’s not at work, Dr. Watson enjoys running and playing with his dogs. He also has an interest in aviation.

  • Medical Education - University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (1990-1994)
  • Internship - UT Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital (1990-1994), General Surgery
  • Residency - UT Southwestern Medical Center (1995-1999), Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellowship - Washington University School of Medicine (1999-2000), Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic)
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Books
    • Distal humerus fractures, including isolated distal lateral column and capitellar fractures in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2nd ed.)
      Watson JT (2019), Philadelphia, PA, Elsevier
    • Hand and wrist injuries in Netter's Sports Medicine (2nd ed.)
      Watson JT, Weikert DW, van Zeeland N (2018), Philadelphia, PA, Elsevier
    • Carpal fractures and dislocations in Surgical Treatment of Orthopaedic Trauma (2nd ed.)
      Watson JT (2016), New York, NY, Thieme
    • Primary, recurrent, and chronic elbow dislocations without fractures in Elbow Trauma: A Master Skills Publication
      Watson JT (2015), Chicago, IL, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
    • Burns and frostbite in AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review 2
      Watson JT (2014), Rosemont, IL, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • Dupuytren's contracture in AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review 2
      Watson JT (2014), Rosemont, IL, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • Infections of the hand in AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review 2
      Watson JT (2014), Rosemont, IL, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • Distal radius fractures in Orthopedic Traumatology: An Evidence-Based Approach
      Atkinson CT, Watson JT (2012), New York, NY, Springer Publishing
    • Distal humerus fractures, including isolated distal lateral column and capitellar fractures in Operative Techniques: Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
      Watson JT (2011), Philadelphia, PA, Elsevier Saunders
    • Hand and wrist injuries in Netter's Sports Medicine
      Watson JT, Weikert DW, van Zeeland N (2010), Philadelphia, PA, Saunders Elsevier
    • Tendon injuries: science of healing and principles of repair and rehabilitation: flexor and extensor tendon injuries in Advanced Concepts of Hand Pathology & Surgery: Application to Hand Therapy Practice
      Acker DE, Watson JT (2010), Rosemont, IL, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
    • Stiffness in ASSH Manual of Hand Surgery
      Watson JT (2010), Philadelphia, PA, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
    • Outcomes of total elbow arthroplasty in Total Elbow Arthroplasty
      Watson JT (2009), Rosemont, IL, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
    • History of total elbow arthroplasty in Total Elbow Arthroplasty
      Watson JT (2009), Rosemont, IL, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
    • Infections in the hand in AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review
      Watson JT (2009), Rosemont, IL, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • Frostbite in AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review
      Watson JT (2009), Rosemont, IL, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • Dupuytren's contracture in AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review
      Watson JT (2009), Rosemont, IL, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • Carpal fractures and dislocations in Surgical Treatment of Orthopaedic Trauma
      Watson JT, Boyer MI (2007), New York, NY, Thieme
    • Distal clavicle fractures and acromioclavicular joint injuries in Shoulder and Elbow Trauma
      Franzino SJ, Watson JT, Mirzayan R (2004), New York, NY, Thieme
    • Anatomy and approaches in The Wrist
      Watson JT, Boyer MI (2002), Philadelphia, PA, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
    • Common ward emergencies in Advanced Surgical Recall
      Wells JK, Watson JT (1997), Baltimore, MD, Williams & Wilkins
  • Hand and upper limb trauma
  • Elbow and distal humerus fractures
  • Peripheral nerve injuries and reconstruction

Clinical Focus

  • Hand Surgery
  • Upper Limb Surgery
  • Peripheral Nerve Reconstructive Surgery

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Results: 2 Locations

Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic

at William T. Solomon Outpatient Building 1801 Inwood Road, 1st Floor
Dallas, Texas 75235 214-645-3300 Directions to Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic at William T. Solomon Outpatient Building, Dallas Parking Info for Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic

Parkland Memorial Hospital

5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75235 214-590-8000 Directions to Parkland Memorial Hospital at Parkland Memorial Hospital (Building), Dallas

Appointment New Patient Appointment or 214-645-3300