Dr. Thomas Watson is an interventional nephrologist specializing in dialysis access management. He is the medical director at Azura Surgery Center Birmingham, in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. Watson received his medical degree at Emory University in Atlanta, GA where he was president of his graduating class. He continued his training in Internal Medicine and Nephrology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell University in New York, NY, where he was also honored to serve as assistant chief medical resident. His interests include chronic kidney disease treatment and prevention, hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, acute renal failure, and interventional nephrology—for which he is certified by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology.
Dr. Watson is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, the Renal Physicians Association, and the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology. He is Board-Certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Education and Credentials
| Education | Emory University, Atlanta, GA |
|---|---|
| Internship | New York- Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell University, New York, NY |
| Residency | New York- Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell University, New York, NY |
| Fellowship | New York- Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell University, New York, NY |
| Board Certification | Nephrology, Internal Medicine |
| Languages | English |