Troy S. Watson, MD at DOC

Troy S. Watson, MD at DOC Troy Watson, M.D. www.feetmd.com is a native of Southern California. He completed his surgical internship at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1995.

is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon, Director of the Foot & Ankle Institute at DOC & The Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship & Program Director of Valley Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. After graduating from the University of Southern California, he attended Georgetown University Medical School where he obtained his medical degree in 1994. Following this Dr. Watson went on to complete his orthopaedic training at Tulane University and Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Watson then continued his training by completing a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Miller Orthopaedic Clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Watson has made numerous scientific presentations and published articles on disorders of the foot and ankle. Additionally, he continues to educate other orthopaedic surgeons by participating as a faculty member in national conferences pertaining to the foot and ankle. He uses this exceptional educational experience in his own practice to educate his patients. Since starting his practice at Desert Orthopaedic Center, Dr. Watson founded the Foot and Ankle Institute. The primary goals of the Institute are to provide the highest quality care in a compassionate environment with attention to patient education. Dr. Watson treats all conditions of the foot and ankle and has a special interest in sports related injuries of the foot and ankle.

Such an inspirational story The MacKay Clinic! Check out at a theater near you this inspirational story of a young man’s...
08/28/2025

Such an inspirational story The MacKay Clinic! Check out at a theater near you this inspirational story of a young man’s recovery and the Internal Brace.

⚽️ Make it to Munich is premiering on TV!

BBC Scotland will be broadcasting a one hour version of the original film on Monday 1 September at 21:00.

The documentary follows Ethan Walker, a promising teenage footballer from Aberdeenshire who suffered life-threatening injuries in a road traffic accident just months into a football scholarship at a US university.

Aided in his recovery by pioneering Scottish surgeon (and former footballer) Professor Gordon Mackay, Ethan undertakes a charity cycle ride from Glasgow to Munich for Scotland’s opening match against Germany in Euro 2024, just nine months after his accident. Entrusted by the Scottish national team to carry the match pennant on his back for the whole journey and deliver it in time for kick-off, Ethan is accompanied by Gordon, Tartan Army foot-soldier Stephen Collie and film-maker Martyn Robertson.

Attended the 89th Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting to catch up on the latest foot & ankle research, ran in...
08/09/2025

Attended the 89th Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting to catch up on the latest foot & ankle research, ran into my college pledge brother Eric Close, met his dad (also an orthopedic surgeon!) celebrating 60 years with his wife, and later saw high school friends Michael & Monica Becker… all while narrowly missing Hurricane Iona and a tsunami!

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I’m honored to announce I am part of the InternalBrace® International Study Group (IBISG) — a global collaboration of or...
08/06/2025

I’m honored to announce I am part of the InternalBrace® International Study Group (IBISG) — a global collaboration of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine experts committed to advancing ligament augmentation through research, innovation, and shared experience.

One of our key contributions so far is the recently published clinical commentary on early mobility and rehabilitation protocols following InternalBrace™ ankle stabilization, which I co-authored alongside a talented team of physical therapists and doctors. Our goal was to create a structured, evidence-informed path for patients to safely return to activity while leveraging the strength and stability the InternalBrace provides.

Special thanks to my co-authors Bryanna Vesely, DPM, Shanthan Challa, MD, Benjamin Moyer, DO, and Blake Gereb, PT — your clinical insight and dedication were instrumental.

As IBISG continues to grow, I’m proud to stand alongside colleagues like Professor GorThe MacKay Clinic MacKay Clinic, whose vision and innovation launched the InternalBrace concept, transforming how we approach ligament repair.

Learn more and access the protocol at: internalbraceresearch.org

Excited to share my latest published research!“Early Mobility and Rehabilitation Protocol After Internal Brace Ankle Sta...
08/04/2025

Excited to share my latest published research!

“Early Mobility and Rehabilitation Protocol After Internal Brace Ankle Stabilization” is now live in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.

This study presents a structured, progressive rehab protocol supporting early safe mobility following lateral ankle ligament repair using the Internal Brace technique.

Designed to help clinicians guide patients back to activity efficiently and safely.

Co-authored with:
Bryanna Vesely, Shanthan Challa, Benjamin Moyer, Blake Gereb, Troy Watson

Big thanks to my colleagues and collaborators for their expertise and dedication.


Click below for full article:

https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/127849-early-mobility-and-rehabilitation-protocol-after-internal-brace-ankle-stabilization

Hope everyone enjoyed a fantastic Father's Day weekend. I'm pleased to share a proud dad moment of my daughter Adelaide ...
06/16/2025

Hope everyone enjoyed a fantastic Father's Day weekend. I'm pleased to share a proud dad moment of my daughter Adelaide Music - ChloA who had the opportunity to open for the talented Daniel Emmet at The Space LV this weekend, and I was able to capture some shots that evening. As photography has been a lifelong passion of mine, I'm excited to share these photos and more soon. You can follow my photography journey on my Instagram account, where I'll be sharing updates.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DK8wrxqxOOP/?igsh=cm5jZzd1cDg4bWxu

Honored to have been interviewed by esteemed Scotland based Professor Gordon Mackay, MD of The MacKay Clinic on his Surg...
07/15/2024

Honored to have been interviewed by esteemed Scotland based Professor Gordon Mackay, MD of The MacKay Clinic on his Surgical Goals Podcast on a trip where I presented talks during an international research meeting in St. Andrew, Scotland.

‎Show Surgical Goals - Sports Injuries Podcast, Ep Feet First- Dr Troy Watson - top US sports foot & ankle specialist - 7 Jul 2023

Honored to be recognized as one of the 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors in the United States.  Their list, which covers ...
02/19/2024

Honored to be recognized as one of the 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors in the United States. Their list, which covers all 50 states and all major specialties, is based on nominations from doctors themselves. The premise is simple - as a doctor, where would you go if you needed care?

Who is ready for Christmas? Wishing everyone a Happy holidays with a little snippet of my daughter singing.
12/22/2023

Who is ready for Christmas? Wishing everyone a Happy holidays with a little snippet of my daughter singing.

58 likes, 7 comments. “a song in honor of Dec 1st tomorrow 🎁”

RECENTLY FEATURED! | Dr. Troy Watson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of foot and ...
12/19/2023

RECENTLY FEATURED! | Dr. Troy Watson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders.

He was recently quoted in an article about reasons why you may be experiencing some toe and foot numbness!

Click the link in Desert Orthopaedic Center’s bio to read the article.

And thank you to Ruth Hamburg Furman at ImageWords for referring Dr. Watson as an expert!

Here’s when this symptom is a sign of something serious

RECENTLY FEATURED! | Dr. Troy Watson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of foot and ...
12/19/2023

RECENTLY FEATURED! | Dr. Troy Watson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders.

He was recently quoted in an article about reasons why you may be experiencing some toe and foot numbness!

Click the link in Desert Orthopaedic Center’s bio to read the article.

And thank you to Ruth Hamburg Furman at ImageWords for referring Dr. Watson as an expert!

RECENTLY FEATURED! | Dr. Troy Watson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders.

He was recently quoted in an article about reasons why you may be experiencing some toe and foot numbness!

Click here to read the article: www.singlecare.com/blog/numbness-in-toes/

If you like jazzy/bossa nova/chill music subscribe to my daughters singer/songwriter Chloe Adelaide Music newsletter!
12/16/2023

If you like jazzy/bossa nova/chill music subscribe to my daughters singer/songwriter Chloe Adelaide Music newsletter!

Hi and welcome! I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays. It’s been a crazy but great season for gigs. Lots of private parties on top of the usual restaurants, so it’s been fun. I am currently writing this on the road to run some last-minute errands from Long Beach to Mission Viejo and back to p...

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