John Watson, DPM

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. John Watson, who serves patients in New Jersey.

An adept podiatrist seeing adults 18-65 and older, Dr. Watson works at Premier Foot & Ankle Inc in Glassboro and Woodstown, New Jersey.

In collaboration with Inspira Health, he is affiliated with Inspira Medical Center Elmer, Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, Inspira Medical Center Vineland, and Inspira Medical Center Vineland Legacy. He can also be found on staff at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Washington Township. Stratford and Cherry Hill Division.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Watson graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in 2011. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2016, after which he performed his residency in podiatry with Jefferson Health in 2019.

The doctor’s areas of research include split thickness skin grafts using PRP, and how fracture management chances in the diabetic and neuropathic population.  

Passionate about his profession, he is certified through the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. It was founded in 1975 as an independent, non-profit organization for the purpose of certifying podiatric surgeons found to be qualified after meeting credentialing requirements and completing the examination process.He is also completed a mini fellowship program at Bako Dermopathology 

Among Dr. Watson’s other certifications include ankle arthroscopy and minimally invasive bunion surgery. With surgical course training in total ankle replacement, and external fixation 

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

An expert in his field, Dr. Watson received the Teacher of the Year Award from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Podiatry Department in 2021.

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