About John Michael Watson, MD, FACS

Dr. Watson is a trauma, critical care and general surgeon who has been taking care of patients in Reno since 1998. A trauma and critical care surgeon, he provides the highest level of emergency services for patients at their time of need. He also serves as the medical director of several local fire departments, and on the pharmacy and therapeutics and blood management committees at Renown Regional Medical Center.

  • Fellowship, Trauma Surgery/Surgical Critical Care, University of Connecticut, Hartford, CT, 1997-1998
  • Residency, General Surgery, University of California, Davis, CA, 1992-1996
  • Internship, General Surgery, University of California, Davis, CA 1991-1992
  • University of Nevada Reno, Nevada Doctor of Medicine, 1987-1991
  • University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, Bachelor of Science, 1981-1985
  • Certified American Board of Surgery
  • Certified American Board of Surgery, Critical Care
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons
  • Certification National Board of Medical Examiners
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support, Course Director