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Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD

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(Dr. Tyler S. Watters, MD)

(5704 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Duke University School of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: hip problems, total joint replacement, knee replacement, and more.

1325 Timber Drive E.
Garner, NC 27529

(919) 719-3070

Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Garner, NC specializing in sports medicine and adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2010 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, Raleigh Orthopaedic, UNC Health Alliance UNC Health Rex, CAROLINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC, RALEIGH ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC PA, LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC and Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic.

Office Locations

UNC Health Alliance UNC Health Rex

1325 Timber Drive E.
Garner, NC 27529

(919) 781-5600

(919) 863-6908

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3001 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27612

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Some issues Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 10%

By Volume:

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total hip replacement

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD performed more ankle MRI, hip MRI, joint reconstruction, knee MRI, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint imaging

knee X-ray

In 2013, Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD performed more joint imaging, and knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Garner, NC during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	71
hospital care	13
injections	28
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	63
lower extremity surgery	63
musculoskeletal imaging	45
reconstructive surgery	63
revision surgery	13
X-rays	45

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	29
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Garner, NC during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	223
doctor visit	569
hospital care	34
injections	223
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	59
musculoskeletal imaging	251
pelvic imaging	39
reconstructive surgery	59
X-rays	329

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	62
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Garner, NC during 2018 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	306
doctor visit	678
fracture surgery	16
hip imaging	14
hospital care	59
injections	306
inpatient care	59
joint surgery	83
lower extremity surgery	83
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	115
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	83
X-rays	101

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	68
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Garner, NC during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	315
doctor visit	818
fracture surgery	29
hospital care	46
injections	315
inpatient care	46
joint surgery	118
lower extremity surgery	129
musculoskeletal imaging	144
open surgery	18
reconstructive surgery	118
X-rays	144

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	506
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	67
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Garner, NC during 2020 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	289
doctor visit	798
fracture surgery	15
hip imaging	11
hospital care	26
injections	289
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	90
lower extremity surgery	105
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	141
reconstructive surgery	90
X-rays	130

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	60
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Garner, NC during 2021 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	384
doctor visit	1012
hip imaging	15
hospital care	37
injections	384
inpatient care	37
joint surgery	94
lower extremity surgery	94
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	130
reconstructive surgery	94
X-rays	115

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	622
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	73
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Garner, NC during 2022 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	495
doctor visit	1173
hip imaging	31
hospital care	46
injections	495
inpatient care	46
joint surgery	148
lower extremity surgery	148
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
musculoskeletal imaging	157
reconstructive surgery	148
X-rays	126

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	559

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	758
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	461
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	88
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Garner, NC during 2023 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	458
doctor visit	1186
hip imaging	37
hospital care	11
injections	458
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	144
lower extremity surgery	144
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	37
musculoskeletal imaging	207
reconstructive surgery	144
X-rays	170

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	783
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	455
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	88
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Garner, NC were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration	312
doctor visit	788
fracture surgery	20
hip imaging	21
hospital care	34
injections	312
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	99
lower extremity surgery	103
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	148
open surgery	17
pelvic imaging	39
reconstructive surgery	99
revision surgery	13
X-rays	145

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD.

**Gender**
Female	375
Male	225

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	63
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	507
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	11

**Age**
85 and over	66
75 to 84	205
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	295

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	12
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2015)

Board Certification: Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

Raleigh Orthopaedic

UNC Health Alliance UNC Health Rex

CAROLINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC

RALEIGH ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC PA

LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC

Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 5704 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Garner, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc.	$14,613 $14,613
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$4,481 ROSA-Knee $997	Oxford $993	Persona $833	Persona Revision $444	ROSA $402	Other $811
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$3,787 Ortho-Knee $623	Orthopaedics $606	AOX $281	Spine $196	CORAIL $181	Other $1,901
Stryker Corporation	$3,546 TRIATHLON $763	Mako $758	ACCOLADE $512	KNEES $502	T2 $332	Other $679
KCI USA, Inc	$1,684 PREVENA $1,684
Other	$4,475 Orthopaedics $1,346	Journey II XR $322	DJO Surgical 3DKnee System $264	Master SL $181	Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack $165	Other $2,197

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$13,600
Food and Beverage	$10,525
Travel and Lodging	$8,028
Education	$400
Gift	$31

Research Payments

Dr. Tyler Steven Watters, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $8,000.

Biography

Dr. Tyler Watters' specialties are adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and sports medicine. He practices in Garner, NC and Raleigh, NC. These areas are among Dr. Watters's clinical interests: knee problems, hip replacement, and knee replacement. He is affiliated with UNC Health and Raleigh Orthopaedic. He obtained his medical school training at Duke University School of Medicine and performed his residency at Duke University Medical Center. Patient ratings for Dr. Watters average 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to UNC Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Watters's office in Raleigh, NC.