John T. Watson, M.D - Sentara
Pulmonology • Charlottesville, VA
About
Summary: - Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a nonprofit community hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, owned by Sentara Healthcare. - History and scale: Founded in 1903; 176-bed facility with a staff described as 1,600 employed (varies by source) and about 365 affiliated physicians; current workforce details in a separate listing show 139 employees at the hospital level. - Services: Major centers include Cancer Care, Digestive Care, Cardiology, Orthopedics (including spine and joint replacement), Bariatric surgery, Neurosciences (neurosurgery and sleep medicine), Stroke Care, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Medicine/Surgery, and Women’s Health. - Location: Charlottesville, VA (coordinates ~38.032N, -78.472W). - Website and branding: Official site paths provided for Martha Jefferson Hospital within Sentara Charlottesville locations. Note: The page presents both historical/institutional data (bed count, services) and workforce figures that vary by source. If you need specifics on current staff size or department breakdown, I can extract the latest figure from the exact source you prefer.
Clinic Type
Pulmonology
Address
Charlottesville, VA 22901, US
Phone
434-654-5260
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report: patient experience ratings across 6 categories based on 26 reviews (specific star score not shown in snippet) (26 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 5.0 Star Rating (9 reviews)
Patients praise
- Positive patient feedback exists on Sentara provider page (example: strong recommendation and good personality fit).
- Listing/ratings platforms show high rating for at least one profile (Healthgrades shows 5.0 stars).
"“I cannot recommend Dr Watson highly enough. He is wonderful. I am very lucky to have a doctor who is such a good personality fit.”"
— Sentara provider page (John T. Watson, M.D.)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Voice of the Albermarle: Watson discusses career, new SAMC | APG State News | reflector.com — Apr 24, 2026
- Sentara vet named interim CEO of UVa hospital — Sep 14, 2025
- Sentara Martha Jefferson earns distinction | News | cbs19news.com — May 7, 2026
- Food pantries in Central Virginia hospitals quietly support patients in need — Aug 8, 2025
- Charlottesville hospitals prepare for winter storm — Jan 22, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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