
Meet Your Rockwell Team – Salisbury
W. Kevin Watterson, MD
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
I consider the practice of medicine a privilege and a calling. I grew up in a medical home. My father was an internist in a small town. He was a man of commitment, compassion and sacrifice. As a result, I pursued a career in biomedical engineering. However, Providence would not suffer this alteration of call and I entered VCU medical school in 1989 and, after graduation, continued my training in Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Pediatrics.
Initially, I pursued the practice of Emergency Medicine. Assuring my wife this was only temporary, I was with the HCA health system in metro Richmond for 10 years prior to starting Rockwell Physicians in 2007 in response to seeing much in the emergency room that would be better addressed (or prevented) in the primary care setting. The goal was to create a comfortable, friendly neighborhood feel. I have been able to care for multigenerational families from the birth to grandparents (and even great grandparents). This has been the most fulfilling aspect of my work.
I am married to an amazing woman and have four, essentially grown, kids. Our journey together has included home schooling all four of the children through high school and watching them succeed in college, careers and marriage; staying active in the local church and some short-term mission work.
When I am not pursuing medicine, I struggle to make sense of the business of medicine, enjoy my family, reading (especially Christian apologetics) and being amazed with life.
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
Areas of Expertise
- Caring for Multigenerational Families
- Newborns to Geriatrics
- Preventative Care
- Urgent Illness and Injuries
- 15 years emergency medicine experience
Professional Associations
American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds)
Member
2014 – Present
Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)
Member
2005 – Present
American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)
Member
2019
Education
Internship and Residency
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Medicine
Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
Richmond, VA
1994 and 1998
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Richmond, VA
1993
Graduate School
University of Virginia
Master of Science
Charlottesville, VA
1988
Jordan Bailey, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
I am a board-certified family nurse practitioner. I enjoy providing compassionate care to individuals of all ages and helping people achieve optimal health through wellness education and disease prevention. I graduated summa cum laude as a student-athlete from Virginia Tech in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise and a minor in Spanish. I decided to pursue my passion for helping others by becoming a nurse practitioner. I graduated from VCU School of Nursing in 2006 with a master’s degree in nursing with an emphasis on family practice. I am married to a fellow Hokie, and together we have two children.
Lani Roach, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
I am a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I began my career in the military in 1990 where I became a Combat Medic and received both my Emergency Medical Technician and Respiratory Therapist Certifications. I continued my education by obtaining my associates degree as a Registered Nurse in 1995 and my bachelors of science in nursing in 2015, graduating in 2018 with my master’s degree at Chamberlain College of Nursing in Chicago with a focus on family practice.
I have been married for over 25 years and am very proud of the accomplishments of my three children (Devin, Aurora and Dylan).
Emily Love, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
I grew up in Richmond and earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Radford University. Prior to joining Rockwell Physicians, I worked as a Registered Nurse for 8 years at Henrico Doctors Hospital and VCU Health.
I graduated with honors from Maryville University of St. Louis with a Master of Science in Nursing. I am a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. I live in Glen Allen with my husband, Tom, our daughters, Emma and Lydia, and Gizmo, the cat. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and being involved in my church.