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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
801-213-2995

Pregnancy Care / Obstetrics

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.

    October 04, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Watson is the best! She provides information in a clear and understandable way to help me make decisions about my care.

    September 30, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Watson is amazing. I always get my questions answered and she is great at discussing all of the options available to me and making recommendations based on my life/lifestyle/preferences. I always feel well informed, understood and cared for when leaving appointments with her.

    September 27, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Loveeee Dr. Abby Jo Watson! Kind, thoughtful, anticipatory, proactive, non judgmental. She is a gem and I'm grateful to be her patient.

    September 21, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    She's so good that I might get pregnant again just to have Dr. Watson for an OBGYN (Not really though. I'm done!)

    September 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Watson is terrific! Very kind and I would highly recommend her to anyone.

    September 11, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    There is no one like her!! She is kind, warm and welcoming every time I step into her office. She takes her time and answers any and all questions. She goes above and beyond and I'm so grateful for her. The best of the best!!

    July 18, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    She was very friendly and had a relaxed way about her. She was so helpful and listened to my concerns and addressed all of them.

    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.

  • 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
    Residency Obstetrics & Gynecology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Nebraska Medical Center M.D.
    Other Training 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)