About
W. Kevin Watterson, MD earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, entering in 1989. He completed residency training in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, then spent approximately a decade practicing Emergency Medicine with the HCA health system in metro Richmond. That front-line experience shaped his conviction that primary care — done well — could prevent much of what he saw in the ER. In 2007, he founded Rockwell Physicians in Salisbury to build exactly that kind of practice.
Dr. Watterson holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He is passionate about chronic disease management, nutrition, cardiovascular health, gut microbiome health, allergen immunotherapy, and musculoskeletal pain. He serves patients across every life stage, from newborns to great-grandparents. A member of the American College of Pediatricians since 2014 and the Christian Medical and Dental Association, Dr. Watterson views medicine as a privilege and a calling. He and his wife home-schooled their four children through high school and remain active in their local church and short-term mission work.
Education & Training
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine, entered 1989
Residency
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics (institution not specified)
Additional Training
Emergency Medicine, HCA health system metro Richmond (approximately 10-15 years)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Watterson right for?
Dr. Watterson is well suited for patients who want one physician to care for their entire family across every life stage. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or sleep apnea benefit from his preventive focus. He is a strong fit for parents seeking a pediatrician and adult physician under one roof. Rockwell Direct members who want direct phone, text, and video access to their doctor will find his approach especially responsive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Watterson treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. His clinical focus includes chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, asthma, allergies, ADD/ADHD, mood disorders, musculoskeletal pain, obesity, and chronic kidney disease. He also provides preventive care and annual comprehensive health exams.
Yes. Dr. Watterson holds dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. This allows him to serve patients from newborns through seniors within a single practice.
Dr. Watterson earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He then completed residency training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Before founding Rockwell Physicians, he practiced Emergency Medicine with the HCA health system in metro Richmond for approximately a decade.
Rockwell Direct members can contact Dr. Watterson directly via his personal line listed on their member card. He communicates via cell phone, text, email, and video. The practice also maintains a 24-hour on-call provider for non-life-threatening issues.
Yes. Dr. Watterson's dual training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics means he sees patients from infancy through senior years. He has cared for multigenerational families including newborns, parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.
Dr. Watterson emphasizes disease prevention as a core part of practice. He focuses on nutrition, fitness, mental wellness, stress management, and early disease detection through comprehensive annual exams. His clinical interests include chronic inflammation, gut microbiome health, and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Yes. Rockwell Physicians offers allergen immunotherapy for airborne allergies in partnership with United Allergy Services. The practice tests for the 48 most prominent airborne allergens on-site, with results in 15 minutes.
Before opening Rockwell Physicians, Dr. Watterson spent approximately a decade practicing Emergency Medicine with the HCA health system in metro Richmond. That experience informed his decision to build a primary care practice focused on prevention. He also grew up in a medical household — his father was a small-town internist.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026