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Derek Scott Watson

Derek Scott Watson, MD

General Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Adults 65 and up

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Derek Scott Watson

Publications

Locations

  1. Prisma Health Surgery – Simpsonville
    • 727 Southeast Main Street, Suite 130, Simpsonville, SC 29681
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  2. Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital
  3. Prisma Health Surgery – Faris Road

Expertise

Education

  • Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • Residency: St. Joseph Hospital, Surgery (General Surgery)

Insurance

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Search plans
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Absolute Total Care (Centene)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
  • BCBS
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • FirstHealth (Aetna)
  • Healthy Connections
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Humana Medicare
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)
  • Molina
  • Molina Medicaid
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • SC Medicaid Healthy Connections
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Select Heath (First Choice)
  • Spectera
  • TriCare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
  • Wellcare (Centene)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

205 ratings, 36 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    All Good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    Turn the air down

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2026

    Nothing different. Staff & surgeon are helpful & professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Excellent staff and Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    I cannot think of a think. I trust Dr. Watson implicitly. He has always taken time to explain procedures so there are no questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    All Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    Staff was great doctor Watson was very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2025

    Dr & nurses were just great. Hard to improve on the care they gave to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    I was very happy with everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Everything that I needed was provided

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Everything was very professional and met all me expectations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Written instructions of how to take care of the wound

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    My appointment with Dr. Watson was excellent. I would choose him for any future surgeries I might need.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    I don't have a problem with this office staff,they were Great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    I can't think of anything. As far as doctor visits go, it was very pleasant.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Nothing Dr Watson is the BEST and His Nurse was Awesome during my Procedure I would Definitely recommend Dr Watson to anyone who need a General Surgeon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    My visit exceeded my expectations. Great care and very friendly environment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Dr. Watson continues to treat me with the up most respect and provide outstanding care and service to me. His staff continues to provide exceptional care and support too. They are just great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Dr. Watson was very concerned and helpful. Outstanding physician!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Everything was great so no need to change.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    Great doctor and staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    I appreciate Dr. Watson's genuine concern and caring for me & my treatment. I have no suggestions for improvement.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Everything was great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    Service for me was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Everything was first class from the surgeon to the nurses and the receptionists. And the facility was impenetrably clean.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    None, Dr. Watson was very knowledgeable, very well presented all information, listened intently, professional, great explanations of everything. Very impressed with him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    I have nothing but good to say about the treatment that I received

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Nothing, really. Dr. Watson and his accompanying nurse did a very good job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    It was a surprise to discover that my medical information was not up to date with Dr. Watson. A "computer upgrade" was the possible cause for my information not being current. Dr. Watson will contact my primary care doctor to update information.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    I was thoroughly impressed with the professionalism of the medical staff and didn't notice any deficiencies in the implementation of their applicable duties and services. Nothing to add from my observations and or perspectives.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Nothing- great experience!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Everything was done very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    No, everyone was extremely professional, respectful and kind to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2025

    Beautiful visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    I cannot think of any improvements. I am very pleased with Dr. Watson and his practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Dr. Watson is great. He is listening and can explain things very well.

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