Dr. Nathan D. Watson, DO, FACOI

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Get to know Internist Dr. Nathan D. Watson, who serves patients in Florida.

As a practicing internist, Dr. Watson treats a wide variety of conditions, but has special interests in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cardiometabolic medicine, and medical weight loss. Since 2018, he has been affiliated with Medical Specialists of The Palm Beaches, Inc. (MSPB). 

Believing that health is not merely an absence of disease, he enjoys providing a holistic approach in caring for his patients with a strong focus on preventative medicine. 

MSPB is a primary care-focused, multi-specialty physician group practice serving Palm Beach and Broward counties in Florida. It has approximately 85 providers, spread across 25+ offices and offers primary care, cardiology, neurology, hematology/oncology, concierge medicine and laboratory services.

Hailing from Independence, Kentucky, Dr. Watson obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2009. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014. After relocating to Florida in 2015, he completed his residency in internal medicine at the Wellington Regional Medical Center in 2018.

Distinguished as a Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM), Dr. Watson is also a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (FACOI), a member of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, and a member of the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

In his local area, he maintains medical staff privileges at John F. Kennedy Medical Center and Wellington Regional Medical Center.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Outside of the office, Dr. Watson enjoys spending time with his wife and their four sons, as well as their pet boxer.

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