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Dr. Steven Watry

General Practice
New Smyrna Beach, FL
22 years experience male

Locations

Medical Health Centers

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Address

912 N Dixie Fwy, New Smyrna Beach, FL, US
Directions

My office hours

Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Fax

(386) 663-3007

Insurances accepted

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida

Humana Insurance Company

Medicare

Other

United HealthCare Insurance Company

Tricare

Medical Health Centers

Deland, FL

About

Bio

Focus on Senior Care, prevention & mgmt of chronic conditions - copd, DM, hypertension, cardiac, more. Goal is to increase patient participation in care with minimum Rx meds. Offices in Volusia & Flagler Counties, FL Add'l medical services provided at many senior facilities

Specialties
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.

General Practice

Holistic Medicine

Pharmacology

Preventive Medicine

Licenses

United States: Florida

Doctor Q&A

215 Answers
389 Agrees
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Others with FM..: Ask friends with FM who they see, what tx their Dr offers, and if they have had improvement. You may consider joining a support group to obtain candi... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Poison Ivy: Spreads topically, and is caused by skin contact with toxins released by the plant. Gentle skin wash with rubbing alcohol can help, and anecdotally, ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Arterial health: There is a genetic component to stroke.. but there is a lot of prevention that can be done even if one is at genetic risk. Avoid smoking, keep ldl 4... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Possible UTI: No info on how long these symptoms have been occurring, but a urinary tract (doesn't always 'burn') could cause this, as could other issues. He would... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Possible: Your goal is to find out 1) is there a medical condition causing you to feel this way; and 2) to develop or find a way to over come the problem long... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Possible: Have seen many patients who continue menstruation while early pregnant. Usually lighter, timing is off. Have you taken a ome pregnancy test ? Have ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Loaded Question: Could be many things, and all your symptoms might not be from the same problem. Definitely need a good lab work up, examination and EKG. Issues of ... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Urine test: Sounds like an infection, should have it checked & treated. Urinary tract infections can ascend painlessly to the bladder or kidneys, where it ca... Read More
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A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Not related: The joint pain is not related to smoking cessation, but the anxiety may be. Do not give in to the temptation to resume smoking. See your Dr to discu... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Ignore: Keep scar soft, supple with lotion (get some with Vit E). See a dermatologist if needed.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Caplets: They are caplets (shaped like a capsule) - about the same size as most other copsules - maybe 3/4". Easy to swallow
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Yes: there is a genetic component to stroke risk, but there are many factors that one can control to limit the risk.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Web: There are several websites that have this information.. two of my favorites are: http://nutritiondata.self.com/ http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Ignore: No Caffiene for 4 hours before bed.. Take 30 min walk, then warm shower - your partner will apprecia.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Ulcer: Have you verified that the H pylori is still present ? If it is still present, may need add'l antibiotics. H pylori is thought to be the cause of mos... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Ignore: Most infectious cough is from viral, not bacterial.. antibiotics don't help.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Dietitian: I would highly recommend dietary consult, to ensure that you can develop a non allergic, diabetes friendly diet that will supply your daily needs.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Many: Many diverse side-effects - social isolation, depression, anxiety, decreased activity with frequent weight gain and muscle weakness. Besides constant... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Little: I have never had a patient complain about pain from thyroid biopsy...
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Depends: It can be, depending on the practitioner and the treatments / medicines. A word of caution.. use WITH good medical care, not instead of medical care.... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Probably much: I know from patients that many are helped my acupuncture, and anti-inflammatory diets. Exercise, some anti-depressants, and omega 3 also help. Best ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
None: TIA means Transient Ischemic Attack - it passes without leaving permanent damage. Diagnosis is based on patient and witness accounts and history. Ri... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
No: Zetia (ezetimibe) is not a statin. It works by limiting absorption of fats through the colon, whereas statins limit the formation of choleserol throu... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
UTI: Urinary Tract Infection most likely. Excessive fluid intake, or (in men) prostate problems also.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Wound care: Leeches are being used at some wound care centers to remove dead and damaged tissues from wounds, thus avoiding surgical debridement. I believe that ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Ignore: Most is viral.. Use antihistamine to relieve symptoms, nasal saline helps drainage and resolution.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Ignore: Dr needs to know how long, what you've tried, recent antibiotics used.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Ignore: Take a good quality probiotic every day - 1-2 hours after you take your Rx'd antibiotic.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Complex : This is an entire course in med school, and a lifetime of study for the specialists. Essentially, the pancreas is unable to meet the body's requireme... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Reflux: If this is an on-going problem, you may have reflux, or a gall bladder problem. Please let your Dr check you out..
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Shadow: Means there may be an x ray 'shadow' which is meaningless, BUT they cannot be sure that there is not a mass. A repeat image will clear the matter...
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Gall Bladder: is in this region. The symptoms suggest gall bladder issues. An ultra sound will show any swelling or stones .. see your doc in the am, eat bland no... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
At age 19: you have probably achieved your maximum height.. once the grow plates stop (when menstruation starts).. that's it. BTW - 5'3" is not terribly short... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Ignore: Swelling may be related to a heart problem - evaluation. Dandelion is a great natural Diuretic.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Ignore: Fever has a purpose, helps the immune system fight infection. Try not to over treat.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Narcotic: Percocet is a narcotic, and as such is highly addictive and dangerous, with many negative effects on the body. It does not 'cure' depression, will on... Read More
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A 69-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
GI workup: Could be anything from gastritis (viral stomach bug) to ulcer, gall bladder, diverticulitis. I believe a GI work up is in order. If your discomfort ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Yes, it is..: May be one of the more difficult things you ever do.. But the simple formula is that less calories, more activity - reduced weight. Best plan is to ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Most are viral: Most URI are viral and will clear on their own. Use tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen for fever or aches, robitussin... You may cough, bring up co... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Yes: There should not be any problem. Best Wishes with the new baby !
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
A Fib: Sounds like atrial fibrillation.. definitely need to see your Dr, have this evaluated and treated. You might consider ER if this is new problem..
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Changes: Do you know what the bacteria is that is causing the infection? Most common would be 'E. coli' - a normal bacteria in feces...When you are done swimm... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Not likely: Type 1 DM generally develops in childhood, but usually not at birth... There can be several reasons for it to occur, but they all center on decreased... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Possible: Have you had your thyroid tested ? Body temperature is largely under control of the thyroid, and is usually lowest in the AM, raising throughout the ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Risk: You may have a higher risk of diabetes, esp if there is a family histort.. BUT ! There are many things you can do to prevent it from developing.. in... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Addictive: Many diet pills are amphetamines, similar to 'speed' as used in the 1970's and 1980's. These increase metabolism, but are addicting and dangerous. A... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Several: Rash ? could be almost anything, but most common would be a fungal infection such as tinea (ring worm) or candidiasis (yeast). These will respond to ... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Not likely: Pregnancy is not likely under the scenario you've presented.. Best Wishes !
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
kidney stones: Possible kidney stones - drink plenty of water, take NSAID (motrin or aleve), see Dr or ER for severe pain.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Watry
General Practice 22 years experience
Yes: Yes it can help symptomatically.. Some find that a heating pad helps.. Try both, which works best for you at this point ?
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Testimonials
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Jul 21, 2014
Dr. Watry has spent hours of his valuable time to help promote patient health & well being by countless answering questions in Health Tap. His wealth of knowledge, compassion and willingness to help ...Read More
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata
Jul 20, 2014
Dr. Watry provides timely and relevant advice, and recommendations for patients, sharing his clinical knowledge combined with practical wisdom. He is knowledgeable in many areas, and thorough in his a...Read More
Jul 21, 2014
One of the reasons I enjoy participating on Health Tap is the opportunity to "meet" great doctors from around the country like Dr Watry. His responses show he is a caring compassionate physician dedi...Read More
HealthTap member
Sounds to me i should try the inversion table. My daughter has one. I do stretches daily 2 to 3x. Somewhat helpful. 400-600 ibuprofen at night.
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you! I went to the doctor today and received an antibiotic.
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Thanks for your quick reply! No gp visit yet. Doesn't matter what type of food and nothing relives

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL
Graduated 2001MD

Awards

Top Doctor, First Place, Ormond Beach Region - Summer
2014
Top General Practitioner, First Place, Florida - Summer
2014
Most Influential Doctor, First Place, Ormond Beach Region - Summer
2014

Affiliations

American Academy Osteopathic Family Physicians
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