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Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD

(Kymberly D. Watt, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Hepatology (Liver Disease), Gastroenterology (Digestive System), Adult Gastroenterology and Adult Transplant Hepatology

University of Manitoba (1997)

Professional interests include: autoimmune diseases, liver failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, and more.

420 E 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55805

(218) 786-8364

Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD is a hepatologist in Rochester, MN specializing in hepatology (liver disease), gastroenterology (digestive system), adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. She graduated from University of Manitoba in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic, Essentia Health and THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD.

Office Locations

200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905

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420 E 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55805

(218) 786-8364

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Rochester, MN

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Some issues Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News

“"The liver does regenerate," said Dr. Kymberly Watt, medical director of the living liver donor transplant program at Mayo Clinic.”—"Laura Kuisle waited 11 years for a liver. Now, she's figuring out what to say to her living donor", Post Bulletin, April 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD treated as a hepatologist in Rochester, MN during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	114
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD treated as a hepatologist in Rochester, MN during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	121
hospital care	198
inpatient care	198

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD treated as a hepatologist in Rochester, MN during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD treated as a hepatologist in Rochester, MN during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD treated as a hepatologist in Rochester, MN during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	83
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	54

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD treated as a hepatologist in Rochester, MN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD treated as a hepatologist in Rochester, MN during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	139
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD treated as a hepatologist in Rochester, MN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD treated as a hepatologist in Rochester, MN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	122
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	74

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD treated as a hepatologist in Rochester, MN during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	59

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD treated as a hepatologist in Rochester, MN were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	102
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	100
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	3
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD graduated from University of Manitoba in 1997. She completed residency at University of Manitoba. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Manitoba (1997)

Residency: University of Manitoba (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

Essentia Health

THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$2,312 $2,312
Biocompatibles, Inc.	$55 THERASPHERE - BIO $55
HeartFlow, Inc.	$19 $19
AbbVie Inc.	$16 VRAYLAR $16

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,500
Travel and Lodging	$716
Food and Beverage	$131
Education	$55

Research Payments

Dr. Kymberly D. Watt, MD has received 181 research payments totaling $1,049,041.

Biography

Dr. Kymberly Watt practices adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology in Rochester, MN and Duluth, MN. Her areas of expertise include the following: portal hypertension, liver failure, and crohn's disease. Dr. Watt's professional affiliations include Essentia Health and Mayo Clinic. She graduated from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine. Her residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Manitoba. Dr. Watt has received the following distinctions: Dickson Scholar Fund - William J von Liebig Transplant Center; Transplant Center Scholarly Award - Mayo Clinic Transplant Center; and McIver Transplant Research Benefactor Award - Mayo Clinic Rochester.