Troy S. Watson, MD at DOC

04/04/2026

One of the most common things I hear from patients after bunion surgery is,
“I wish I had done this sooner.”

With an “Arthrex Bunionectomy” we’re able to correct bunions through very small incisions, which typically means less pain, less swelling, and a faster recovery compared to traditional bunion surgery.

Seeing patients get back to walking, traveling, working, and living without bunion pain is why I love what I do.

Every patient’s recovery is different, but stories like this are exactly why minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery has changed the way we treat bunions.

If bunion pain is slowing you down, you don’t have to just live with it.
Call (702) 731-1616 or go online www.doclv.com
to make an appointment with Dr. Watson.

03/30/2026

I perform minimally invasive bunion surgery every week. Using Arthrex MIS, we correct the deformity through tiny incisions instead of traditional open surgery. Patients typically walk sooner, heal faster, and get back to life quicker.

Patient testimonial: Joanne’s experience and recovery with the Arthrex Bunionectomy were totally different than her disappointing bunion surgery in the 1990s.

02/16/2026

I’m often asked to recommend a great hand specialist, so I’m excited to share that we’ve just hired a new one.

Excited to welcome Dr. Amesur to Desert Orthopaedic Center as our new hand and elbow specialist. I highly recommend him, and yes, I had a hand in training and hiring him. No pun intended. As Program Director of Orthopedics at Valley Hospital Medical Center, I’ve had the privilege of helping train outstanding surgeons like Dr. Amesur, and we’re thrilled to have him join our team. 

02/16/2026

Thank you Desert Orthopaedic Center for the recognition on my new study about improving recovery after ankle fracture surgery using a fibular nail.

12/14/2025

Huge congratulations to my patient and friend Manel Kape on his first UFC fight back from recovering from his fracture. It’s good to see you back on your feet (literally)!

11/25/2025

Proud to share our new study on improving recovery after ankle fracture surgery using a fibular nail.

We found that rehab plans vary widely between surgeons, which can make recovery confusing for patients. Our goal was to create a clearer, more consistent roadmap for when to walk, move, and begin therapy.

Grateful to my co-authors: John Walsh, William Fang, Kevin Mo, Bryanna Vesely, and Benjamin Moyer.

11/18/2025

Here I am doing my thing 🩺🩻🦴

09/16/2025

Wow!

09/14/2025

✨ Exciting publication news!
I’m honored to be a co-author in Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery with our article:
“Navicular Stress Fracture Treatment in a Professional Athlete: A Surgical Technique and Postoperative Protocol.”

In this paper, we share detailed surgical techniques and recovery protocols designed to help athletes return to sport safely and effectively after navicular fracture fixation after navicular fracture fixation .👟💪

Proud to collaborate with my colleagues:
Bryanna Vesely, DPM, MPH · Benjamin Moyer, DO · Shanthan Challa, MD · George Beeton, DO

08/28/2025

Such an inspirational story The MacKay Clinic! Check out at a theater near you this inspirational story of a young man’s recovery and the Internal Brace.

⚽️ Make it to Munich is premiering on TV!

BBC Scotland will be broadcasting a one hour version of the original film on Monday 1 September at 21:00.

The documentary follows Ethan Walker, a promising teenage footballer from Aberdeenshire who suffered life-threatening injuries in a road traffic accident just months into a football scholarship at a US university.

Aided in his recovery by pioneering Scottish surgeon (and former footballer) Professor Gordon Mackay, Ethan undertakes a charity cycle ride from Glasgow to Munich for Scotland’s opening match against Germany in Euro 2024, just nine months after his accident. Entrusted by the Scottish national team to carry the match pennant on his back for the whole journey and deliver it in time for kick-off, Ethan is accompanied by Gordon, Tartan Army foot-soldier Stephen Collie and film-maker Martyn Robertson.

08/25/2025

This young talent is going places. Stream her new song “solace”

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08/09/2025

Attended the 89th Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting to catch up on the latest foot & ankle research, ran into my college pledge brother Eric Close, met his dad (also an orthopedic surgeon!) celebrating 60 years with his wife, and later saw high school friends Michael & Monica Becker… all while narrowly missing Hurricane Iona and a tsunami!

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