Elizabeth Watson, MD
Elizabeth Watson, MD (United States)
Orthopaedic Shoulder Surgeon | Specialist in Rotator Cuff & Instability Surgery | Advocate for Evidence-Based Rehabilitation
Dr. Elizabeth Watson is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder reconstruction, advanced arthroscopic repair, and shoulder instability management. Her clinical practice incorporates evidence-based treatment pathways, biologic-enhanced repair options, and patient-specific rehabilitation strategies that support functional recovery.
She is an active contributor to shoulder research networks, with particular interest in surgical outcomes, imaging-based tendon quality assessment, and optimization of postoperative recovery. Dr. Watson also participates in educational initiatives for residents and fellows, emphasizing mastery of arthroscopic technique, tendon biology, and biomechanically sound repair constructs.
- Watson E. Imaging Biomarkers in Rotator Cuff Disease. 2018.
- Watson E. Outcomes After Patch-Augmented Cuff Repair. 2021.
- Watson E. Shoulder Instability Surgery in Young Athletes. 2019.
- Watson E. Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation Trends. 2022.
- Watson E. Biomechanical Considerations in Shoulder Reconstruction. 2020.
