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Duke General Surgery and Vein Center of Raleigh at Cedarhurst Drive1212 Cedarhurst Drive, Suite 102, Raleigh, NC 27609 map
As a general surgeon in Raleigh, Dr. Christopher Watters performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Duke General Surgery and Vein Center of Raleigh at Cedarhurst Drive
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Christopher R. Watters is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1212 Cedarhurst Drive, Suite 102, Raleigh, NC 27609
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Christopher Watters graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1983 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC from 1983 to 1991. He then completed a fellowship in Surgery (Research) at Duke University Medical Center from 1985 to 1987.
Dr. Watters has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in General Surgery and Surgical Oncology.
Specialties
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in North Carolina, Dr. Watters performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Watters may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Watters may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
Education & Training
Medical School
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University of Michigan Medical School
MD • 1983
Residency
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Duke University Medical Center • Durham, NC
Residency in General Surgery • 1983 - 1991
Fellowship
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Duke University Medical Center • Durham, North Carolina
Fellowship in Surgery (Research) • 1985 - 1987
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
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