Bruce M. Watanabe MD
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- Orthopedics
Biography
Dr. Watanabe is Board Certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He especially enjoys performing joint replacements (hips and knees), fracture care (surgical and non-surgical), arthroscopy (shoulder and knee) as well as endoscopic carpal tunnel release. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family as well as running, snow and water sports, fishing, metal fabrication, motorcycles and off road motorsports.
Education
- University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston
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University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Comments
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Insurance Accepted
- ATRIO Health Plans
- Aetna
- CareOregon
- Cigna
- Devoted Health
- First Choice Health Network
- Health Net Federal Services
- Health Net of Oregon
- Kaiser Permanente
- Majoris Health Systems
- Medicaid Alaska
- Medicaid Oregon Health Plan
- Medicare
- Moda Health
- Multiplan Network
- Pacific Medical Centers
- PacificSource Health Plans
- Premera Blue Cross
- Providence Health Plan (PPO)
- Provider Network of America
- Regence - Oregon & Washington
- Samaritan Health Plan
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Umpqua Health
- United Healthcare
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Excellent care
This was the first time seeing this provider, yet he was familiar with my condition and was ready to answer all my questions. He explained what could be done to relieve the pain and immobility in my thumb, and we moved ahead right away to get the procedure scheduled. Very, very pleased.
He was very knowledgeable about concerned about arthritis in my hand.
This was my first visit with this provider and I was very happy with his ability to explain my medical issues in language I could understand.
Dr Watanabe was very thoughtful and thorough - making us very at ease and confident with his evaluation of my condition and circumstances.
Es muy amable y explica muy bien Las dudas que tenemos
Compassionate, professional and caring.
Very knowledgeable and has a good bedside manner
He is caring, compassionate and an excellent surgeon.
Efficient and pleasant.