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Dr. George Jobling Watts V, MD

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Specializes in: Musculoskeletal Radiology

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal ultrasound, musculoskeletal problems, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655

(508) 334-3850

Dr. George Jobling Watts V, MD is a musculoskeletal radiologist in Marlborough, MA specializing in musculoskeletal radiology. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2011 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. George Jobling Watts V, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital, UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health, UMASS MEMORIAL RADIOLOGY PHYS SERV, UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC and UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

157 Union Street
Marlborough, MA 01752

Address:

201 Highland Street
Clinton, MA 01510

Address:

55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655

Some issues Dr. George Jobling Watts V, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

CT scan	8
hip imaging	61
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	114
musculoskeletal imaging	173
spinal procedures	118
X-rays	184

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	28
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	105
Less than 65	225

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

CT scan	88
hip imaging	123
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	276
musculoskeletal imaging	480
pelvic imaging	20
spinal procedures	406
X-rays	580

**Gender**
Male	819
Female	1317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1824
Black	51
Hispanic	183
Asian	0
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	858
From 75 to 84	513
85 and over	235
Less than 65	530

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

CT scan	58
hip imaging	149
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	476
musculoskeletal imaging	468
pelvic imaging	9
spinal procedures	398
X-rays	359

**Gender**
Male	722
Female	1099

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1580
Black	46
Hispanic	115
Asian	0
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	743
From 75 to 84	426
85 and over	198
Less than 65	454

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

CT scan	54
hip imaging	156
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	457
musculoskeletal imaging	427
pelvic imaging	24
spinal procedures	429
X-rays	386

**Gender**
Male	685
Female	949

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1423
Black	0
Hispanic	114
Asian	0
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	700
From 75 to 84	393
85 and over	177
Less than 65	364

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

CT scan	130
hip imaging	247
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	887
musculoskeletal imaging	789
pelvic imaging	30
spinal procedures	864
X-rays	677

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Jobling Watts V, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Jobling Watts V, MD treated as a musculoskeletal radiologist in Marlborough, MA were musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and X-rays.

CT scan	70
hip imaging	148
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	444
musculoskeletal imaging	470
pelvic imaging	22
spinal procedures	445
X-rays	439

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Jobling Watts V, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	385

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	552
Hispanic	46
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	151
85 and over	71
Less than 65	157
65 to 74	260

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Jobling Watts V, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Jobling Watts V, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	27
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	4
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. George Jobling Watts V, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is certified by the Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2011)

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Board Certification: Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Massachusetts