Dr. Hugh B. Watts MD

I’m Dr. Hugh B. Watts, an orthopedic surgeon based in Salisbury, North Carolina, affiliated with Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, including sports injuries, degenerative diseases, tumors, infections, and congenital disorders, with a focus on joint repair and replacement surgeries. I earned my medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, completed my internship at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville, and pursued my residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Maryland. Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, I have held active medical licenses in multiple states, including North Carolina, Tennessee, and Maryland. My approach to patient care integrates advanced surgical techniques with personalized treatment plans to help patients regain mobility, alleviate pain, and improve their overall musculoskeletal health.