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Robert Watson, M.D.

8 Patients 2 Reviews
Western Bariatric Institute
645 North Arlington, Suite 525
Reno, Nevada 89503
775-326-9152
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About Robert Watson

Robert W. Watson II attended University of Nevada Reno and earned a degree in Biology. He completed medical school at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas and residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Watson returned to Nevada and joined Western Surgical Group. In 2000, he along with his partners founded Western Bariatric Institute. He continues to help in the battle against of obesity through comprehensive patient education and surgical weight loss options. He remains passionate about healthy lifestyle choices and ongoing education. Watson is involved in community outreach to local schools educating children about obesity and strategies of prevention. Watson is a member of the Reno Surgical Society, Washoe County Medical Society, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgery, and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.

Credentials and training

Medical School Attended
University of Nevada - Reno, NV1994
Residency
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Allentown, PA1999
View listed training (2)

  • Laparoscopic Bariatric Course2000

    Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Services Institute1998

    Laparoscopy

Accreditations

  • Center of Expertise, Blue Cross of California

Listed procedures

  • Adjustable Gastric Band
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Revision Surgery
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy

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Group Memberships

  • ACS
  • ASMBS
  • BLIS
  • Reno Surgical Society
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine
  • SRC
  • Washoe County Medical Society

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