Neurology
David Watson, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology
Morgantown, WV
David Watson, MD, is a neurologist specializing in headache medicine at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. He primarily treats migraine disorders, chronic migraine, cluster headache, all headaches including neuralgia, and general neurology conditions. As Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology, and Signature Vice Chair of clinical operations and System integration at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, he serves adult patients, including those with refractory headache
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
- Headache Medicine (UCNS)
Education & Training
- Medical School: West Virginia University (MD, 1999)
- Internship: Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (Internal Medicine, 2000)
- Residency: University of North Carolina Hospitals (Neurology, 2003)
- Fellowship: University of North Carolina Hospitals (Headache Medicine, 2004)
Peer Recognition
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Movement Disorders
Conditions & Treatments
Epilepsy & Seizure DisordersMovement DisordersMultiple SclerosisALS & Motor Neuron DiseaseMigraine & Headache
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- WVU Medicine
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- West Virginia University
- WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice