About

John M. Watts, M.D., specializes in family medicine. Training: • Medical Education: Doctor of Medicine - University of Louisville School of Medicine (1985) • Internship: Family Medicine - McLeod Health (1986) • Residency: Family Medicine - McLeod Health (1988)

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Expertise

Education

  • McLeod Health

    Residency, Family Medicine, 1988

  • McLeod Health

    Internship, Family Medicine, 1986

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 1985


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

5.00 out of 5 5.0 of 5 stars — 232 Ratings, 89 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

provider listened carefully 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider knew important medical history 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider showed concern 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider spent enough time with you 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider rating 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider explained things clearly 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
likelihood of recommending this provider 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider included you in decisions 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider showed respect for what you said 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider discussed treatment options 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/02/2026

This is the best care since I was a graduate student and could see doctors as colleagues so to speak and when I was a faculty member in medical teaching medical students. But this was just as good in many ways. I was very happy

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Reviewed on 07/01/2026

Dr. Watts is top notch. Great decision to have him as my new care provider!

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Reviewed on 06/29/2026

Dr. John Watts is the best! So attentive and caring for his patients.

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Reviewed on 06/25/2026

Dr Watts is hands down the best in Louisville

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Reviewed on 06/25/2026

Dr Watts is very knowledgeable & respectable. I feel greatly at ease with him.

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Reviewed on 06/25/2026

Once again I had a great experience.

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Reviewed on 06/21/2026

Dr W is a great listener, and explains things very thoroughly

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Reviewed on 06/11/2026

Dr. Watts is awesome. We drive 4 hours to see him.

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Reviewed on 06/10/2026

Dr. Watts is an excellent physician. He always makes the correct decisions to make sure I have a healthy life. He is always caring and polite.

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Reviewed on 05/29/2026

Dr Watts was so kind, compassionate and listen to everything I said. Could not have been any better

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Reviewed on 05/23/2026

Very Professional

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Reviewed on 05/22/2026

Good

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Reviewed on 05/15/2026

Dr. Watts was amazing! Highly recommend Dr. Watts and the whole staff.

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Reviewed on 04/30/2026

Dr Watts is the best doctor for William 'Dane'

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Reviewed on 04/25/2026

I tell everyone that Dr.Watts is an excellent doctor.

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Reviewed on 04/24/2026

Dr Watts explains things well and takes the time to make sure I am satisfied.

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Reviewed on 04/17/2026

Dr Watts was one of the best doctors I've seen. After my previous horrible experience with this issue at immediate care, I was skeptical especially having never seen this doctor. But he was very kind and I felt heard. The visit was not long but I did not feel burdening or rushed. He was informative about my issue and what my options were. He Is a great standard on how to care for patients.

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Reviewed on 04/16/2026

Everything was good they are the best dr office very well trained

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Reviewed on 04/16/2026

Dr watts and nurse Lisa are awesome

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Reviewed on 04/16/2026

Dr. Watts listened to all my questions and concerns without me feeling rushed. He offered treatment or solutions for all my concerns. He asked me what treatments I was comfortable with.

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Reviewed on 04/09/2026

Dr.Watts is the best

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Reviewed on 03/29/2026

Excellent experience very good doctor.

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Reviewed on 03/28/2026

A+ A+ A+

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Reviewed on 03/27/2026

Dr watts is the bestMakes sure everything was explained thoroughly

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Reviewed on 03/11/2026

Doctor was very informative!

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Reviewed on 03/08/2026

Dr. Watts listened to my concerns and addressed them completely.

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Reviewed on 03/07/2026

Good

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Reviewed on 03/02/2026

Great

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Reviewed on 02/27/2026

Dr. John Watts is an amazing care physician. His conversations are grounded, and he centers at the core diagnosis efficiently from his many years of patient care.

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Reviewed on 02/18/2026

Dr. Watts does an excellent job of talking with me. Asking questions and answering my questions.

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Reviewed on 02/12/2026

Very good experience staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, and Dr. Watts is the best

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Reviewed on 02/12/2026

Always good

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Reviewed on 02/10/2026

All was good

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Reviewed on 02/08/2026

Dr. Watts is extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, and experienced. His care for me is amazing and his diagnoses and treatment plans seem on point every time. Superb person and a doctor without equal.

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Reviewed on 02/05/2026

The total staff are always great. The are kind,and friendly. From the reception, to the nurse that take vitals to Dr. Watts. Norton you are sitting the example in patient care. THANK YOU!

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Reviewed on 01/29/2026

Dr. Watts is an excellent doctor and he listens to my concerns

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Reviewed on 01/28/2026

Dr Watts is exceptional with me. I am autistic and he understands me. He is the best

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Reviewed on 01/25/2026

My doctor, Dr.Watts, is an excellent doctor. I feel comfortable with him. He answers any question, that I ask him, so that I can understand. He's patience with me. He doesn't rush me through my time with him. The girls in the office, are excellent in what they do. I feel like I've know them all my life. They're genuine people.

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Reviewed on 01/21/2026

Always a great experience

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Reviewed on 01/18/2026

Dr Watts is kind, compassionate, truly helps and explains everything in layman terms.

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Reviewed on 01/16/2026

He explained everything to me that was wrong and is very easy to talk to

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Reviewed on 01/16/2026

Love my medical Dr John watts always spends time to explain everything

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Reviewed on 12/31/2025

Dr. Watts is absolutely the best. His kindness, compassion, knowledge, and understanding are amazing. The office staff is always courteous and friendly as well.

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Reviewed on 12/18/2025

Dr. Watts has always been very friendly, courteous, and easily answers questions. He is one who encourages his patients no matter what is going on and never seems rushed. He focuses on his patients and will answer any question and stay with his patients until they are satisfied with the care they are receiving and making sure they understand what is going on.

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Reviewed on 12/17/2025

Dr Watts is great. Friendly, caring, and helpful. Rene' at the front desk was very kind.

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Reviewed on 12/13/2025

He is very knowledgable and listens to questions I ask. Very pleased with my provider.

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Reviewed on 12/12/2025

Dr. Watts's is an amazing provider.

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Reviewed on 12/11/2025

Very pleasant doctor

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Reviewed on 12/08/2025

Dr. Watts is very knowledgeable and very kind. The nurse is very polite and very helpful. They provide the best care.

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Reviewed on 12/06/2025

Dr Watts is a great doctor.

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Reviewed on 12/03/2025

He is absolutely the best there is, NO questions asked, Love him!

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Reviewed on 11/27/2025

Dr Watts is very patient... I love that he's my doctor.

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Reviewed on 11/25/2025

Dr. Watts is fantastic. He listens and gives clear, common sense answers. I always feel I can tell Dr. Watts anything.

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Reviewed on 11/22/2025

[...]. And of course Dr. Watts is is rated a 10 in my books! Very professional, friendly, caring and takes his time to explain everything to you. Love him to death.

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Reviewed on 11/21/2025

Top Notch

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Reviewed on 11/19/2025

Dr Watts is a fantastic doctor.

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Reviewed on 11/14/2025

My provider is always very courteous and very informative

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Reviewed on 11/12/2025

The best Dr I have found since my regular Dr retired 10 years ago.

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Reviewed on 11/10/2025

He is very detailed & genuinely concerned what I have to say & answers questions I have.

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Reviewed on 11/07/2025

Dr John Watts is the Best Doctor. He listen very carefully. Very Friendly and very helpful. He is very prompt for ordering prescriptions,and lab order. He is very cooperative for signing the necessary paperwork like financial help from Merck or Medicare paperwork also. I strongly suggest Dr Watts to my friends & my whole family members currently see him for their health.

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Reviewed on 11/01/2025

Dr. Watts is always great to work with!

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Reviewed on 10/25/2025

Dr. Watts is the best dr I have ever had and I highly recommend him!!

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Reviewed on 10/23/2025

Excellent

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Reviewed on 10/15/2025

Not only is Dr. Watts a knowledgeable and great doctor but he is also was personable and also has a very funny sense of humor. [...]

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Reviewed on 10/13/2025

Excellent Healy care

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Reviewed on 10/11/2025

He certainly listened to my concerns.

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Reviewed on 10/06/2025

Excellent staff. This physician is very caring and knowledgeable.

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Reviewed on 10/04/2025

Dr Watts is a wonderful physician.

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Reviewed on 10/04/2025

I love them all so sweet and understanding

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Reviewed on 10/03/2025

I love my doctor and his staff they are very good to me all of them a very nice

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Reviewed on 09/29/2025

I appreciate Dr. Watts very much. I have experience a great deal of anxiety in seeking care in the past. Dr. Watts has helped me overcome this. I know he Will listen to my concerns and provide explanations suitable to my level of understanding. He is always patient and kind. He provides excellent care.

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Reviewed on 09/29/2025

Dr watts is very caring I love my primary care dr

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Reviewed on 09/22/2025

A+ A+ A+

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Reviewed on 09/20/2025

Dr watts was very helpful in everything

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Reviewed on 09/19/2025

Excellent appointment

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Reviewed on 09/02/2025

He's amazing. His nurse(forgot her name) that checked your vitals was amazing too. She was really nice.

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Reviewed on 09/01/2025

Dr. Watts is excellent

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Reviewed on 08/29/2025

Dr. Watts is amazing

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Reviewed on 08/28/2025

Dr. Watts is the best health provider I have seen in 50 years. He takes the time to discuss any issues/concerns and gets to know you as a person and not a chart.

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Reviewed on 08/23/2025

I am extremely pleased with Dr. Watts. He Is an outstanding physican in all areas of his practice.

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Reviewed on 08/22/2025

Dr. Watts is amazing! Wish allDoctors were like him.

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Reviewed on 08/22/2025

Dr Watts really cares about his patients and is very friendly and one of the best Dr I have seen at this practice.

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Reviewed on 08/21/2025

Dr watts will listen to you you can tell he cares about his patients he'll go out of his way to help you and listen to you

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Reviewed on 08/16/2025

He cares about his patients and I trust his knowledge. Dr. Watts goes above and beyond caring what happens to his patients. Excellent doctor.

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Reviewed on 08/16/2025

Dr Watts and his assistant Michele are very good at what they do. Dr Watts listened and didn't rush me out the door

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Reviewed on 08/13/2025

Dr Watts is patient friendly. His explanations are clear and understandable. I appreciate his knowledge in the medical field and the kindness he shows to me.

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Reviewed on 08/09/2025

Easy to talk to and listened to all my concerns.

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Reviewed on 08/07/2025

One of the nicest Caren doctors I've ever seen.

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Reviewed on 08/06/2025

Dr watts is the absolute best he is knowledgeable and respectful and he cares. The entire staff acts in the same manner of excellence.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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