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  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 40 years of experience
  • Murphy Watson And Burr Eye Center 5202 Faraon St, St. Joseph, MO 64506
  • (816) 233-2020

Brief Intro

R. Alan Watson, M.D. is a board certified eye surgeon specializing in cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, eyelid and brow surgery to improve vision and general ophthalmology. Dr. Watson joined Dr. James Murphy in private practice in St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1990 following undergraduate and medical school training at the University of Arkansas as well as internship and residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences at Little Rock. During his residency, Dr. Watson worked in emergency room medicine and remains interested in the diagnoses and treatment of complex eye diseases. Dr. Watson holds office hours in St. Joseph and performs surgery at Murphy-Watson-Burr Surgery Center in St. Joseph. Dr. Watson is the father of three children. He enjoys outdoor activities and travel. Dr. Watson additionally has an artistic side. His oil paintings are on display in all of the clinic locations.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Hospital Of Arkansas

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine - 1985

Languages Spoken

  • Portuguese
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center
  • 5202 Faraon St, St. Joseph, MO 64506
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

  • Keratitis
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Cataract
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
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Procedures Performed

  • Lasik Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • WPS Health Plan
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • CHAMPVA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • GEHA
  • Physicians Mutual
  • SIHO Insurance Services
  • Humana
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