Thomas J. Watson, M.D.
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Contact
University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box SURG
Rochester, New York 14642
Appointment: 585 275-1509
Fax: 585 273-1011

Dr. Watson specializes in diseases of the esophagus, thoracic surgery, and laparoscopic antireflux surgery. He is a graduate of the USC School of Medicine and recieved fellowship training in both esopahgeal surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Watson is Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center and has lectured across the country and internaionally on topics related to general thoracic surgery.
Current Appointments
- Associate Professor - Department of Surgery (SMD)
| Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| MD Medicine | Keck School of Medicine of the Univ of Southern California | 1988 |
| BS Biology | Stanford University | 1984 |
| Awards and Honors | |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Resident Physician Teacher at USC-affiliated Hospitals, award presented by the University of Southern California School Of Medicine Class of 1994 | 1994 |
| Chief Resident Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Southern California Department of Surgery, 1993 | 1993 |
| Valedictorian, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Class of 1988 | 1988 |
| Commencement Speaker, University of Southern California School of Medicine, 1988 | 1988 |
| Upjohn Achievement Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, University of Southern California School of Medicine, 1988 | 1988 |
| American Medical Association Education and Research Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement during the Clinical Years, University of Southern California School of Medicine, 1988 | 1988 |
| Lange Medical Publications Award for Outstanding Achievement, University of Southern California School of Medicine, 1988 | 1988 |
| George S. Herron Memorial Award for Outstanding Service to Medical School Class, University of Southern California, 1988 | 1988 |
| Medical School Senior Class President, University of Southern California, 1987-1988 | 1987 - 1988 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Southern California School of Medicine, 1987; Treasurer USC Chapter, 1987-1988 | 1987 - 1988 |
| Medical School Student Body President, University of Southern California, 1986-1987 | 1986 - 1987 |
| Student Representative for USC and UCLA to the Los Angeles County Medical Association, 1985-1987 | 1985 - 1987 |
| Medical School Student Body Treasurer, University of Southern California, 1985-1986 | 1985 - 1986 |
| Phi Beta Kappa, Stanford University, 1983 | 1983 |

