Larry Watson, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic One in Columbus, Ohio, performed shoulder surgery on Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson.
Here are five key notes:
1. Dr. Watson performed arthroscopic surgery on Mr. Johnson, who will be out of play for the rest of the season.
2. He has practiced in Ohio since 1992 and is the team orthopedic surgeon for the Columbus Blue Jackets, in addition to other collegiate and high school teams.
3. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Watson has articles published in medical texts and journals.
4. Dr. Watson completed his medical degree at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, W.Va., and completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Western Ontario/University Hospital in London, Ontario, Canada.
5. Dr. Watson has been voted among the best orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine orthopedists in central Ohio by his peers.