Kevin Watson, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Gastroenterologist; Assistant Director, Clinical Informatics, Specialty Systems
Practices/Specialties: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Primary Location:
Gastroenterology, Akron(Akron)
Practicing in Akron
and 2 other locations
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Appointments: 330-543-2778
Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 6
Akron,
Ohio
44308
Map & directions
Appointments: 330-543-2778
Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marietta
Marietta, Ohio
Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marietta
Memorial Health System
Wayne Street Medical Campus
320 East 8th St., Suite 140
Marietta,
Ohio
45750
Map & directions
Appointments: 330-543-2778
Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, North Canton
North Canton, Ohio
Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, North Canton
Akron Children's Health Center, North Canton
6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
North Canton,
Ohio
44720
Map & directions
Appointments: 330-543-2778
Meet Kevin Watson, MD, FAAP
Dr. Watson is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Akron Children’s, where he’s been practicing since 2016. He earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va. and completed a residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk, Va. He went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Watson has a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, celiac disease, endoscopic surveillance and clinical informatics. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. He’s a member of North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, American Gastroenterological Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Informatics Association. Additionally, Dr. Watson is an associate professor of pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University.
Education & Affiliations
Medical School:
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
Residency:
Pediatrics: Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, VA
Fellowship:
Pediatric Gastroenterology: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Board Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics: Pediatrics; Pediatric Gastroenterology
Academic Appointments:
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Practicing Since:
2016
Associations:
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
- NASPGHAN Technology committee member
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Medical Informatics Association
Clinical Interests:
Inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, celiac disease, endoscopic surveillance
Special Interests:
Inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, celiac disease, endoscopic surveillance and clinical informatics