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Clifton Watt, MD

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

Cardiology • Internal Medicine
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

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    445 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 27, 2026

      Dr Watt has been my cardiologist for 7 years, he is consistently easy to talk to, he listens and asks questions to really understand what is happening with me.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 17, 2026

      Best cardiologist ever.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 13, 2026

      As you can see, I really like Dr. Watt. He is excellent.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 10, 2026

      Dr. Watt listened to my concerns and responded thoroughly to them.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 6, 2026

      Dr Watt is very knowledgeable, easily understood, caring, courteous and very professional.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 6, 2026

      Dr Watt was exceptionally kind and helpful

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