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David Watt

Dr. David Howard Watt, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery

OVERVIEW

David H. Watt, M.D. graduated from Wheaton College with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. He completed an internship and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Illinois Hospital and Affiliates. In private orthopaedic practice in DuPage County since 1985, Dr. Watt joined OAD Orthopaedics in 1990. Dr. Watt is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the care of shoulder and knee problems, and orthopaedic sports medicine. He specializes in arthroscopy, total and reverse shoulder replacement, and knee replacement. Dr. Watt competed at the national level in collegiate gymnastics and remains active in triathlons, racquetball, snowboarding, mountain biking and scuba diving. He serves as team physician for Wheaton North High School and Wheaton College, where he also teaches as an adjunct faculty member in the college's Applied Health Science Department. Dr. Watt is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Watt's Rating
6 Ratings with 1 Review
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
4.5 Provides follow-up as needed
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515 Thornhill Dr Ste B, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
515 Thornhill Dr Ste B
Carol Stream, IL, 60188
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" You wrote a review for David Watt, MD 2 minutes ago 1.0 star rating2/2/2021 I hurt my shoulder during the summer and was referred to Dr. Watt from the ER doctor. First off there was not much of an examination. He stated that he could not do anything for my shoulder until I went to physical therapy first to get my range of motion back and he thought this would help. I was shocked that no suggestion of an MRI was made or anything. So he assigned me to physical therapy. I could not even lift my arm and was in extreme pain. I had my therapy scheduled but then I had a family member who got sick and because of COVID I had to postpone my PT. At this time I was due back for a follow up appointment with Dr. Watt. I was basically scolded for not going to PT and was told that I now probably had a frozen shoulder and he wouldn't do anything until I went to PT for however long. So I left again in extreme pain and signed up for my PT. Did several weeks of what was prescribed and was not able ...
to do much due to the pain I was in. Even the physical therapist was afraid to really touch it. When I got to my last session she suggested that I call Dr. Watt and see if he wanted to do a follow up appointment. I received a call back from his nurse who left me a voicemail message stating that he would not see me unless I had my range of motion back. Why the hell would I need to see him again if I had my range of motion back??? At this point I was so exhausted from not sleep because of the extreme amount of pain I was in. I finally called my GP and asked her for a referral to another orthopedic doctor. I had my first visit with this doctor and I had explained what I had done and gone through and he asked why I had never had an MRI? Good question doc!!! So he sent me for an MRI. I then went 3 days later for my follow up appointment and when he walked into the room he stated "I can see why you are in so much pain, you have a fractured shoulder and several torn ligaments"!! I actually broke down in tears when I heard this because I knew something was really wrong. He stated that I should have never been in any physical therapy at all. And yes I had a pretty bad frozen shoulder because I hadn't been able to move it properly for so long. So then came the 1st cortisone shot and light exercises that he gave me to do at home. There was some improvement with this but not fully. So tomorrow I go again for possibly another shot or to determine if I will have to have surgery to fix the issue. Needless to say, none of this would have happened had I received the correct care from Dr. Watt. I would never recommend anyone going to see this doctor. Worst experience in my entire life!!! "
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  • February 2, 2021

LOCATIONS

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
515 Thornhill Dr Ste B
Carol Stream, IL, 60188
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
27650 Ferry Rd Ste 140
Warrenville, IL, 60555
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
820 S Il Route 59 Ste 320
Bartlett, IL, 60103
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
27650 Ferry Rd Ste 100
Warrenville, IL, 60555
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
515 Thornhill Dr Ste 100
Carol Stream, IL, 60188

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Graduated 1980
Residency
University Of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (37)

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  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • Health Alliance IL IA Public Mrktplace QHP Provider Directory
  • Humana Choice POS
  • First Health PPO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Coventry IL PPO
  • BCBS IL PPO
  • PHCS PPO
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Coventry HealthAmerica PPO
  • Coventry PPO Platinum
  • Aetna HMO
  • CIGNA LocalPlus
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO/POS
  • Coventry Health and Life IL PPO
  • Humana National HMO
  • UHC Navigate POS
  • Humana Preferred PPO
  • Multiplan PPO
  • HealthLink PPO
  • PriorityHealth Priority PPO
  • BCBS IL BlueChoice Select
  • BCBS IL Blue Choice Options
  • Blue Choice Preferred PPO
  • Blue Choice Select PPO
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Ambetter IL
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