Carla Watson

Dr. Carla Watson is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at Children’s Hospital of Michigan (CHM), affiliated with Wayne State University School of Medicine. She serves as Director of the Pediatric Neurology Residency program and works as an attending physician across multiple outpatient clinics in Detroit, Southfield, and Troy.

Education:

• University of Michigan, BS (2007)
• Wayne State University School of Medicine, MD (2012)
• Pediatrics Residency, CHM (2014)
• Pediatric Neurology Fellowship, CHM (2017)

Her research focuses on epilepsy, headaches, and neuroimaging. She specializes in pediatric neurology case studies and retrospective clinical analyses, collaborating closely with residents to investigate rare neurological presentations.

Awards:

• Child Neurology Society Outstanding Junior Member Award for her 2017 platform presentation on retrospective chart review research

She leads the Pediatric Neurology Residency program and volunteers as a mentor for student literacy initiatives, frequently appearing as a guest speaker for educational organizations.