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Watson, Kevin MD

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Kevin Watson, MD, FAAP

Pediatric Gastroenterologist; Assistant Director, Clinical Informatics, Specialty Systems

Practices/Specialties: Pediatric Gastroenterology

Primary Location:
Practicing in Akron and 2 other locations |


Appointments: 330-543-2778

ALL LOCATIONS:

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 6
Akron, Ohio 44308
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marietta
Memorial Health System
Wayne Street Medical Campus
320 East 8th St., Suite 140
Marietta, Ohio 45750
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, North Canton
Akron Children's Health Center, North Canton
6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
North Canton, Ohio 44720
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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

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