Physician / Author / Founder
Alexander Watson, MD is the founder of Admire Medical and one of the few physicians nationwide with dual board certifications in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Obesity Medicine.
He recently released the book "Healing in Advance: Your Prehabilitation Handbook" to guide patients on health optimization before major medical procedures, and he was co-editor for the companion textbook for medical professionals "A Prehabilitation Guide for All Providers."
He completed his residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) during which he published multiple book chapters and articles on prehabilitation, back pain, obesity medicine, and the continuum of care during cancer rehabilitation. During residency training, Dr. Watson provided prehabilitation counseling for patients prior to solid organ transplant, spine surgery, bariatric surgery, and cancer treatments. Now, he provides both prehabilitation, medical weight loss, and performance optimization at Admire Medical.