Lisa Watson, NP

"I feel childhood obesity is the epidemic of our generation. As a pediatric nurse practitioner and patient advocate, I want to be a part of the solution. We can do better. We have to do better."

Watson is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner who specializes in childhood obesity.

She believes that helping children achieve their best health is a calling and a privilege. She also feels that improving the health of a child improves the health of the entire family.

Watson received her master's degree in nursing at Duke University.

She enjoys hiking in the mountains, kayaking and spending time with her 2 sons. She and her husband also enjoy traveling, including hiking in Cinque Terre, Italy.