UCSD Perlman Ambulatory Care Center- Deborah Watson, M.D.

I was exyterely disappointed with the care provided by Dr. Watson. I went to her with a common problem treated by ENT physicians. It was became obvious her interest was about reconstructive or cosmetic surgery and not basic ENT. She was not versed in the literature (disgraceful for a clinician at an academic center) and accordingly, could not discuss pros and cons of treatment options. She did not consider my concommitant medical problems when she made her recommendations. If she had, she would have sent me to (or at least suggested) other clinicans months earlier. However, even when pushed, she was unable or unwilling to provide names of other clinicans more knowledgeable about the problem I went to see her about. I want my physician to think and to care– she appeared to do neither. On the positive side, the office staff was excellent.

Overall, my experience here has been good. There is a lab and a pharmacy on site for convenience. The people at registration are friendly and helpful. There are offices above and below the main floor, so if you’ve never been here before, it can be confusing. The biggest downfall is that they do not validate for parking. You have to pay $ 4 no matter what. This is a bit irritating for patients that have to come here often (i.e. prenatal appointments).

Very nice staff.
Keep in mind that this is a teaching facility, so you will be seen by healthcare providers at various levels of training. Fear not though, because the head honcho attending physician will always see the patient at the end of the visit to OK the diagnosis and treatment plan, just in case a medical student or resident missed something. :)