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Clifton Watt, MD

Internal Medicine • Cardiology
Cardiology Daniel Burnham Court
415-353-2873
Portrait of Clifton Watt
Portrait of Clifton Watt
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Clifton Watt, MD

Internal Medicine • Cardiology
Cardiology Daniel Burnham Court
415-353-2873

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About me

Dr. Clifton Watt is a cardiologist who cares for adults with a variety of cardiovascular diseases, including patients with advanced conditions. He also provides preventive cardiac care. He has a particular interest in cardiac imaging technologies, such as echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography, vascular ultrasound and nuclear cardiology.

Watt earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He then completed a fellowship in internal medicine at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center and a fellowship in cardiology at the University of California, Davis.

Watt is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

In his free time, Watt enjoys going to the gym.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Cardiovascular Disease, Univ of CA Davis Medical Center- Pain Medicine GME
  • Internal Medicine, Harbor / UCLA Medical Center

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, LAC - USC Medical Center

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, LAC - USC Medical Center

Degree

  • MD, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    371 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 26, 2026

      Very professional and helpful.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 24, 2026

      Dr Watt is a caring, very knowledgeable, a prime example of one of the most qualified physicians I have ever encountered

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 18, 2026

      Dr. Watt was fantastic!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 7, 2026

      The doctor was thoughtful about explaining the differences between various tests, treatments and risks.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 5, 2026

      Dr Clifton Watt is superb. A very caring, brilliant physician.

    • 4.9 out of 5 Stars
      August 3, 2026

      Dr Watt was excellent as usual. He listened carefully to my medical update regarding my 2 partial GI tract blockages that I have had recently. We also discussed whether or not I needed to continue my original medications.

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