Watson Clinic Recognized as Patient-Centered Medical Home for Second Consecutive Term
Watson Clinic achieved Level 3 Recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a non-profit organization devoted to improving healthcare quality.
This recognition requires meeting strict standards of medical care that reflect an all-inclusive healthcare experience for each patient. To learn more,
visit our website.
North Pediatrics Offering Saturday Hours
Did you know our
North Pediatrics location offers expanded availability every
Saturday from 8:30 am to 12 pm for established pediatric patients? These appointments are for sick visits only. Call
863-680-7337 for more information.
Representatives Available this Month to Answer Insurance Questions
Are you eligible to enroll in a new health insurance policy or have questions about your current plan? Get the answers you need from representatives of
UnitedHealthCare and
Humana at multiple Watson Clinic locations.
Visit our website for
the dates and times that these representatives will be available to assist you.
Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon Educates Women
Presented by the Lakeland Breast Cancer Awareness Committee, Watson Clinic and Moffitt Cancer Center, this year's event takes place
Wednesday, October 18.
This annual event provides attendees a wealth of information and an opportunity to ask questions from local breast care experts. To attend the event,
visit our website or call
863-904-4651.
Breast Reconstructive Surgery Patients Benefit from Needle-Free Breast Tissue Expander
Women who choose breast reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy will appreciate the many benefits the breast tissue expander offers. To learn more,
click here.
Foundation Donates AED to Achievement Academy
Chairman of the
Watson Clinic Foundation,
Dr. Louis Saco, presented a much needed automated external defibrillator (AED) to the
Achievement Academy, an organization that serves special needs children up to age 5. An AED is a device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
Clinic Physician Wins Coveted Award from City of Lakeland
Mayor Howard Wiggs and the City of Lakeland presented
Gynecologic Oncology specialist
Dr. Richard Cardosi with their
CityMaker award for the month of September. The award recognizes inspiring individuals who make a difference in their community.
Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the following new members to our family of specialists. These providers are now available for appointments and are accepting referrals.
Nahomy Calixte, MD is a
Urology specialist providing diagnosis and treatment for complex urologic disorders. She is available for appointments at our
Watson Clinic Main facility.
For more information on Dr. Calixte, please
click here or to schedule an appointment call
863-680-7300.
For more information on Dr. Ketels, please
visit our website or call
863-680-7190 to schedule an appointment.
Nicholas J. Newsum, MD is a Hand Surgery specialist providing minimally invasive and surgical treatments for pain and injuries afflicting joints, ligaments, nerves and tendons of the hand, wrist and elbow, including fracture care. He provides services to patients at our Watson Clinic Main location.
To learn more about Dr. Newsum, please click hereor to schedule an appointment call 863-680-7214.
Charlene O. Recto, MD is an
Internal Medicine specialist providing diagnosis and treatment for chronic conditions with an emphasis on disease prevention. Dr. Recto provides services to patients at our
Watson Clinic Main facility.
For more information on Dr. Recto, please
visit our website or to schedule an appointment call
863-680-7190.
For more information on Ms. Payne, please
click here. To schedule an appointment call
863-680-7243.
Healthy News You Can Use
Is it Simply Aging or is it Alzheimer's?
Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. The concern is when memory problems become serious and present signs and symptoms that affect memory, thinking, reasoning and behavior.
To learn the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, please
visit our website.
Spread Hope in Your World
We can each make the world a kinder, brighter place for ourselves and others with our everyday actions.
For some inspiring ways to make a difference click here.
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Common Facts About the Common Cold
We've all experienced the aggravations of the common cold: the stuffy or runny nose, the sore throat, the pestering cough and the headaches or body aches. There is no cure for the common cold and over-the-counter medications only help ease symptoms.
However, to learn more about preventing the common cold or when seeing a doctor becomes necessary, visit our website.
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Be an Active Participant in Your Healthcare Decisions
Research shows that when patients are involved in their healthcare decisions and discuss them thoroughly with their doctor, the patient benefits in many ways. Open dialogue is especially important when there are several treatment options or when no one choice has a clear advantage.
As one of the largest medical clinics in the southeast,
Watson Clinic LLP provides comprehensive medical services to residents of Lakeland and surrounding communities. First established in 1941, Watson Clinic has grown to include over 200 board-certified physicians representing 40 medical and surgical specialties. Watson Clinic is proud to deliver quality healthcare to every generation from our
Main Clinic in Lakeland, 1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, as well as multiple convenient locations throughout Polk, Hillsborough and Pasco counties.
