Clifton Watt

MD FACC

Cardiologist

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

    University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine

  • Fellowships

    UC Davis, Cardiology

    Harbor–UCLA, Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    517 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 29, 2024
    Dr Clifton Watt is wonderful
    Sep 24, 2024
    Very pleased with my care provider.
    Sep 19, 2024
    I wish Dr. Watt could teach other doctors how to communicate with patients. Many doctors speak doctor-English and he speaks patience-English.
    Sep 17, 2024
    Dr. Watt is a terrific doctor - warm, responsive, professional, with deep medical knowledge.
    Sep 16, 2024
    Dr. Watt Is an awesome care provider that I would highly recommend to anyone.
    Sep 10, 2024
    He was professional and communicated well . Asked questions and listened to my answers .
    Sep 02, 2024
    This is one of my favorite physicians for responsiveness, caring, expertise and patient centered care.
    Sep 02, 2024
    Dr Watt has a very warm and supportive personality.
    Aug 27, 2024
    Dr. Watt has a sincere concern for my problems and their resolution. He listens closely and offers helpful solutions. I appreciate the respect and empathy with which he treats me.
    Aug 17, 2024
    Superb in every way. He was very quick to capture the essence of every question, why I ask, which helped in bringing out the real concerns. Gave clear opinion and discussed the pro and con of each approach.
    Jun 27, 2024
    Amazing physician and staff. Could not ask for better care. Dr. Watt is wonderful
    Jun 25, 2024
    Overall, I had a good experience with people who were caring & attentive.
    Jun 22, 2024
    Dr. Watt asked many questions to clarify the events surrounding my heart issue. I appreciate being able to explain how things went during the procedure I had in Alabama and the treatment I received there, and my hopes for future treatment options.
    Jun 18, 2024
    I just had an EKG; provider was kind, friendly, professional. Great!
    Jun 18, 2024
    Nice, intelligent, honest, straightforward, great bedside manner.
    Jun 17, 2024
    Dr. Watts is a great MD and a great person
    Jun 12, 2024
    Service is always excellent
    May 10, 2024
    Dr Watt listens carefully, asks questionsAnd responds with clear answers. He's totally present in the moment. He
    May 09, 2024
    Very good
    May 04, 2024
    Dr. Watt was thorough, clear and thoughtful in his examination of my medical challenge.
    May 04, 2024
    Dr. Watt listens well, provides helpful information and recommendations, and us friendly, respectful, well spoken and courteous.
    Apr 23, 2024
    Dr. Watt seems to really be able to identify the nuances of what's going on in my situation. He also makes sure I know that there can be other interpretations. I feel that I am under good care with Dr. Watt and I appreciate what he has advised me to do thus far in terms of taking statins and reducing caffeine.
    Apr 17, 2024
    When the complete diagnosis is not yet possible, I admire the honesty and humility of a very competent doctor who can admit he doesn't know what causes a symptom and still expresses genuine concern and compassion. Fortunately, he was very reassuring about what it is not, and that I am still healthy.
    Apr 16, 2024
    I habitually list my problems with my interpretations of the possible causes. This time, Dr. Watt refuted all of my interpretations in detail with believable explanations.
    Apr 16, 2024
    Dr Watt has always been very professional and understands my health situation very well.
    Apr 15, 2024
    Dr Watt gave nuanced, helpful, balanced explanations, options for treatment, and follow up. His concern was genuine and inspired my confidence.
    Apr 14, 2024
    I have told my neighbor whose husband has not been responded to by his current cardiologist office, that Dr. Watt was very responsive and UCSF Cardiology Dept was also very prompt and responsive on all levels including making appts and how the UCSF staff handles my calls.
    Apr 09, 2024
    I like the Dr. Very much
    Apr 08, 2024
    Dr Watt cares & is knowledgeable. Couldn't ask for better.
    Apr 06, 2024
    Dr.Clifton Watt took his time with me-very patient, thorough, took extra steps to ensure I was informed about all my concerns. I really appreciate his willingness to listen.
    Mar 25, 2024
    Dr. Watt understood my case, one year post-TAVR, along with my other serious medical issues.
    Mar 13, 2024
    Dr. Watt and his care team are the cream of the crop. He listened, demonstrated concern, and articulated options and key information to me on a complex subject matter very clearly.
    Mar 07, 2024
    Dr.Watt was excellent in explaining my medical issues and procedures..his concern for my well being was extremely exhibited I am so relieved after his explanation of my medical concerns
    Mar 06, 2024
    Doctor Watt is an amazing doctor. So kind and smart. I feel secure under his care.
    Mar 06, 2024
    Dr. Watt is fantastic
    Dec 22, 2023
    I've been seeing Dr. Wyatt for many years and I wish I could find a PCP just like him !
    Dec 19, 2023
    Dr Watt is an excellent communicator! And extremely knowledgeable.
    Dec 11, 2023
    Dr Watt is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He didn't explains things but also completely involves me in any decisions. After a visit and asking many questions to feel no anxiety when I leave and know what my health plan is. He's very caring and smart and I feel lucky he is my doctor
    Dec 08, 2023
    Poor empathy for elderly patient
    Dec 05, 2023
    What a great thorough CardiologistVery caring leaving "no stone unturned"
    Dec 05, 2023
    Dr Watt is a keeper-
    Dec 04, 2023
    The best!
    Dec 04, 2023
    Dr Watt is an excellent physician.
    Dec 02, 2023
    Excellent
    Nov 28, 2023
    Very very helpful all the way up until the end of my visit.
    Nov 09, 2023
    Dr, Watt is an excellent doctor with a remarkable ability to communicate with patients.
    Nov 02, 2023
    Feelings don't matter.
    Oct 26, 2023
    Cardiologist was very optimistic and hopeful
    Oct 25, 2023
    Good welcome and courtesy from my arrival to my departure
    Oct 18, 2023
    I don make recommendations
    Oct 09, 2023
    Dr Watt is exceptional in his concern for patients and willingness to listen
    Oct 03, 2023
    Dr. Watt is very patient and answers all my questions and includes me in the treatment plan
    Sep 21, 2023
    Dr Watt is awesome. I always feel very heard and supported. He obviously thinks about my care and tailors treatment to me and my issues and not some generic "average patient"
    Sep 21, 2023
    What I especially like about Dr. Watt is that he is very present. He truly listens and and considers what I say. He also has a sense of humor.
    Sep 19, 2023
    Dr. Watt was very attentive to my many concerns and as a result we came up with a plan for the future that involves my trying to go on statins again. I think with other doctors I might not have considered restarting statins owing to my original experience with them and my general anxieties. Therefore, I left the appointment feeling upbeat and also I noticed that my anxiety about my cardio condition had been significantly reduced. Cheers to Dr. Watt
    Sep 12, 2023
    Very thorough, explained everything & was friendly
    Sep 09, 2023
    Dr. Clifton Watt spent plenty of time to get to know my condition. His questions were many and persistent about the details of the symptoms I saw and he checked my breathing, swollen parts of my body, and heart activities thoroughly. He agreed with the prognosis of my earlier doctor and advised me to continue on the same medication. As a patient, I am not a dramatic case but I am assured that I will be supported by his knowledge and sincerity for the remaining years of my life.
    Sep 08, 2023
    I thought Dr Watt was very interested in helping me get on the right track to restore, revive and maintain a healthy heart
    Jul 31, 2023
    Dr. Clifton Watt is excellent. I really enjoyed my visit with him. He is amazing. He took the time and explained everything to me and was in no hurry,
    Jul 28, 2023
    I felt that the doctor did not listen to me well and was not open to dialogue regarding the origins of my symptoms and the possible explanations for the symptoms. Instead, it seemed that his preconceived notions prevented him from being open to actually considering what I had to say.
    Jul 20, 2023
    Dr Watt is a genuine kind, attentive & thorough Physician. I'm lucky that he is apart of my care team at UCSF.
    Jul 19, 2023
    Dr Watt always listen to my every question and response appropriately. Dr Watt listen to and responses to whoever comes with me on my visits.
    Jul 09, 2023
    Dr. Watt is attentive, concerned and thoroughly engaged in listening and evaluating what I am saying. He relieved my concerns about an experience I had had and addressed ongoing experiences I'm having.
    Jun 22, 2023
    Dr. Watt is a great MD, listens and explains. It takes too long to get an appointment, nurse refuse to refill medications because I did not see Dr WATT for almost a year even though she knew I was under vascular Surgery's care for a popliteal bypass. When I filed a complain my medications were prescribed.Nurse had difficulty at appointment obtaining an EKG because I did not want her to shave my chest hair so another nurse had to be called in who had no difficulty obtaining an EKG without shaving my chest hair.
    Jun 21, 2023
    I thought Dr. Watt was kind and he inspired confidence in me regarding his expertise and his recommendations.
    Jun 21, 2023
    All very good
    Jun 17, 2023
    Once the provider arrived all was fine. Problem is delay in exam room. Perhaps dept needs addition providers?
    Jun 09, 2023
    Both helpful, and good knowledge of heart monitoring devices used for sports. A bonus
    Jun 07, 2023
    Dr Watt is very smart and thorough. Always very friendly and I feel very at ease. I can ask him any question and he discusses it with me. He spends quality time with me and I know exactly what the plan is when I leave. He is my favorite doctor and I have quite a few
    Jun 06, 2023
    Dr Watts was wonderful. Careful, thorough.
    Jun 06, 2023
    Dr Watt was extremely patient kind and informative. He patiently Fielded all of my questions. I really appreciate being his patient.
    May 23, 2023
    Very responsive and explained everything very clearly
    May 17, 2023
    Dr. Watt gave very thorough and complete answers to very pointed questions. I very much appreciate that.
    May 17, 2023
    Very good, thank you very much!
    Apr 26, 2023
    Dr. Watt(s)? Was friendly answered my questions was pleased I'm doing well
    Apr 22, 2023
    Dr. C. Watt was wonderful. He was thorough & showed complete understanding & concern about my health issues. Can't say enough good things about this experience with him & UCSF.
    Apr 22, 2023
    Dr. Watts is very experienced and good. He took much longer time than initially allocated for my visit and patiently went through all my questions.
    Mar 21, 2023
    He is the best cardiologist, ever.
    Mar 19, 2023
    Dr. Watt was outstanding. Very warm and empathetic and extremely knowledgeable and competent.
    Mar 12, 2023
    Dr. Watt did a great job of listening to all the background information on my father's condition that I shared. He explained well any steps he was taking during the visit. I feel it was a very useful and efficient visit.
    Feb 25, 2023
    Dr Watt is great!
    Feb 25, 2023
    Absolutely great the best doctor ever.
    Feb 18, 2023
    Great all over
    Feb 11, 2023
    Dr Watt is an exceptional doctor.
    Feb 02, 2023
    Excellent! Visit very helpful.
    Jan 24, 2023
    I'm very impressed with Dr. Watt's bedside manner and knowledge about my issues. He's an outstanding cardiologist -
    Jan 19, 2023
    Dr Watt is an extremely good doctor. Always on top of my health needs.
    Jan 14, 2023
    Best doctors ever.
    Jan 10, 2023
    Dr Watt was very professional and made me very comfortable during our visit
    Jan 07, 2023
    Dr. Watt has good communication skills and was vey helpful.
    Dec 28, 2022
    Dr. C. Watt is a very good physician. He understood my concerns & provided me with reassurance about my cardiac issues.
    Dec 21, 2022
    My appointment with Doctor Watt was just like every other appointment I've had with him , Perfect.
    Dec 20, 2022
    Dr. Watt was patient and answered all of my questions. I did not feel rushed at all.
    Dec 13, 2022
    He was very patient, informative, supportive. Really the ideal appointment.
    Dec 10, 2022
    I don't recommend doctors to friends. Everyone has their own arrangements.
    Dec 07, 2022
    Dr watt is excellent, one of the best I've ever had, in all ways.

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