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Abby Watson
( out of 103 reviews )

Abby Watson, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Madsen Health Center

Madsen Women's Health Center
Salt Lake City
801-581-8000

University of Utah Hospital

Women's Health, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-213-2995
  • Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 103 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety.
    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 20, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Watson is such an engaging and thoughtful provider. I am so grateful for her!

    June 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I was so impressed with Dr. Watson. She provides excellent care. She is incredibly knowledgeable and was very thorough in addressing my health concerns. She is also gentle and kind. I felt heard and appreciated that Dr. Watson took the time to make me feel so comfortable.

    June 13, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I am so lucky to have found her. I totally respect her thoroughness and anything she has to say.

    May 17, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She is very knowledgeable, compassionate, warm and empathetic. I appreciate her so much.

    April 21, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I am a DES daughter and she seemed knowledgeable and proactive in doing the proper testing regarding my profile. Very friendly and prompt.

    April 20, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Watson is caring, understanding, thorough, and answered all my medical questions. I know I¿m in excellent care!

    April 17, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Fantastic provider! Abby is very relatable, smart and kind. So grateful for her care.

    April 10, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Watson is just overall amazing! I've had many fears and concerns going into my appointments, and not only did she make those instantly disappear, she also made sure I was very informed about my health and how to take care of it.

    February 24, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Watson really listens and then provides care and resources to meet your needs.

  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Obstetrics & Gynecology -Primary
    Academic Divisions General OB/GYN

    Education history

    Chief Resident Obstetrics & Gynecology/Scheduling - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Obstetrics & Gynecology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Nebraska Medical Center M.D.
    Study Abroad - Oxford University
    Undergraduate Biological Systems Engineering; Emphasis in Biomedical Engineering - University of Nebraska–Lincoln B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Rothwell E, Johnson E, Wong B, Rose NC, Latendresse G, Altizer R, Zagal J, Smid M, Watson A, Botkin JR (2018). The Use of a Game-Based Decision Aid to Educate Pregnant Women about Prenatal Screening: A Randomized Controlled Study. Am J Perinatol, 36(3), 322-328. (Read full article)
    2. Watson A, Winter T (2016). Torsed Ovarian Dermoid. Ultrasound Q, 33(1), 66-68. (Read full article)
    3. Adams TD, Hammoud AO, Davidson LE, Laferrre B, Fraser A, Stanford JB, Hashibe M, Greenwood JL, Kim J, Taylor D, Watson AJ, Smith KR, McKinlay R, Simper SC, Smith SC, Hunt SC (2015). Maternal and neonatal outcomes for pregnancies before and after gastric bypass surgery. Int J Obes (Lond), 39(4), 686-94. (Read full article)