About
Dr. Amy Watson grew up in Norwood, MA and moved to New Hampshire in 2020 with her husband Justin. A. in Neuroscience and Psychology from Amherst College in 2007. During her undergraduate years, she performed brain surgery on rats as part of neuroscience research on reward mechanisms. That work opened doors to research roles at Harvard Medical School with Brigham and Women's Hospital, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, the Treatment Research Institute, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She also captained the Amherst College Field Hockey team and earned MVP honors in her sophomore year.
She earned her M.D. from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2014. By her third year, she knew pediatrics was her calling. She completed her pediatric residency at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, where she cared for patients facing gun violence, severe asthma, extreme poverty, and learning disabilities. That experience sharpened her relationship skills and deepened her commitment to unhurried, attentive care. During medical school, she received a diagnosis of Crohn's Disease, which gave her firsthand understanding of life with a chronic illness. She holds training in ADOS-2 diagnostic testing and conducts autism spectrum disorder evaluations herself. Outside the office, Dr. Watson enjoys hiking, visiting farm animals, knitting, jigsaw puzzles, and reading fantasy novels, thrillers, and quirky medical nonfiction.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.A. Neuroscience & Psychology, Amherst College, Amherst, MA (2003-2007)
Medical School
M.D., University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA (2008-2014)
Residency
Pediatric Residency, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY (2016-2019)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Watson right for?
Dr. Watson is a strong fit for families seeking a pediatrician who takes time at every visit. She sees children and young adults across Central New Hampshire. Patients with complex needs, including autism evaluations or chronic conditions, benefit from her thorough, unhurried approach. Parents who want direct access to their doctor by text or phone will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Watson focuses on pediatrics and primary care for children and young adults. She serves families across Central New Hampshire from her office in Downtown Concord.
Yes. Dr. Watson holds training in ADOS-2 diagnostic testing and conducts autism spectrum disorder evaluations herself. She performs these assessments in the office as part of her clinical services.
Dr. Watson caps appointments at 60 minutes. She also holds no one-issue-per-visit policy, so families can address multiple concerns in a single visit. Families may also bring multiple children to one appointment.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Watson directly by text or phone through a dedicated private line. She does not route patient communication through a front desk or answering service.
Dr. Watson completed her pediatric residency at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. There she cared for children facing gun violence, severe asthma, extreme poverty, and learning disabilities. That experience shaped her relationship-driven approach to care.
Yes. Dr. Watson offers same-day and next-day sick visits for members. She also provides telehealth and home visits when needed.
Dr. Watson knew pediatrics was her calling by her third year of medical school. Her residency at Jacobi Medical Center reinforced that commitment. A personal Crohn's Disease diagnosis during medical school also deepened her empathy for patients managing chronic conditions.
Yes. Dr. Watson received a Crohn's Disease diagnosis during medical school. That experience gives her firsthand understanding of what patients face when managing a chronic illness long-term.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026