This year's Flu Clinic is scheduled to begin soon. An exact date will be announced in the coming days on our website.
Watson Clinic patients will have the option of receiving their flu immunizations during a scheduled appointment with their primary care physician or at one of our flu clinic locations.
Visit our website for updates or call our Flu Information Line at 863-680-7FLU (7358).
Priority Care Specialist Receives Certification from Motor Safety Administration
Watson Clinic HighlandsPriority Care specialist Dr. David Remmer recently achieved status as a Certified Medical Examiner by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Dr. Remmer is now registered to perform mandatory medical examinations for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.
Visit our website for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Remmer, call 863-680-7190.
This number does not apply to our additional dermatology locations. For more information, visit the dermatology page on our website.
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 Humana and UnitedHealthCare at multiple Watson Clinic locations.
Visit our website for the dates and times that these representatives will be available to assist you.
Cardiologist Performs First MitraClip® Procedure in Polk County
Watson Clinic
cardiologistDr. Douglas Ebersole is among the first specialists in Polk County to implant the innovative MitraClip
® device, a minimally invasive tool that is used to treat patients with a leaking mitral valve.
To learn more about this innovative procedure for complex valve disease,
visit our website.
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Location Moving to Highlands in October
This new facility will be equipped with an innovative curved treadmill, artificial turf, Pilates Reformers, a HUMAC balance system, throwing nets and the popular anti-gravity treadmill.
Center for Specialized Rehabilitation Opening Soon
The vacated facility at 2190 E. County Rd 540A will re-open as the newly renovated
Watson Clinic Center for Specialized Rehabilitation, and will feature a certified Hand Therapist, a certified Vestibular Specialist and additional services to be announced soon.
Stay tuned for more details.
Ovarian Cancer: Watch for Early Clues
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS) 94% of women whose ovarian cancers are treated early will live five years longer and can even be cured. Unfortunately only 20% of ovarian cancers are found at an early stage.
Now doctors believe that ovarian cancer may cause early symptoms. If you're a woman, it's important to become familiar with them. Visit our website to learn more.
Prostate Cancer: Risk Factors and Symptoms
After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common type and cause of cancer death among men.
Accessing your risks and symptoms for developing the disease can be deceptive. Symptoms are more likely to be associated with other conditions such as an infection. The only way to be certain is through proper screening.
If you're a middle-aged man, it is important to know if you fall into any of the risk factor categories and what symptoms to look out for. Visit our website for this information.
Retirement Celebration
Pediatrician Retires After 33 Years of Service
After more than three decades of serving the healthcare needs of children throughout our community, Dr. Robert Eanett (pictured here on the right) marked his retirement with a warm gathering at our South location last month.
We wish him the very best in all his new endeavors.
Click hereto view photos from his retirement party.
New Providers
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.
For more information on Mr. Columbus
click here. For an ENT appointment call
863-680-7486 or for a facial plastic surgery consultation, call
863-802-6557.
To learn more about Dr. Saintange, please
click here or call
863-680-7486 to schedule an appointment.
Healthy News You Can Use
Healthy Baking Ideas
Have your cake and eat it too - without guilt. Baked goodies do have a place in a healthy diet. Visit our website for some secret tweaks for better-for-you treats without sacrificing flavor.
What to Know About Robotic Surgery
If your doctor has recommended that you have
robotic surgery, you're hardly alone. This high-tech procedure is now being used for surgeries as diverse as hysterectomies, hip replacements and heart surgeries. But what is it exactly?
5 Tips for Taking Over-The-Counter Medicine Safely
From pain relievers to cold remedies, you can easily buy over-the-counter (OTC) medicines at many stores and without a prescription from a doctor, but that doesn't mean these medications are free of health risks.
Be careful when it comes to OTC medicines and
visit our website for 5 key safety tips.
Anger Management 101
We all get angry, but if you find yourself blowing up all the time, it may be time to assess your anger meter and whether you have a short fuse. Too much anger can harm everything from your relationships to your health and happiness.
Managing anger has plenty of benefits for you.
Visit our website for a few strategies experts suggest in the heat of the moment.
To take advantage of this offer, visit our website or call 863-802-6557.
Fall in Love with Your Skin Care Regime
ZO® September Free Gift:
Purchase any ZO
® phase kit (includes all you need to get ready for the fall) or any 2 full size
ZO® products and receive a FREE gift valued at $65!(While supplies last. Limit one per customer.)
Glominerals: Buy 2, get 1 Free.
Introductory Massage Specials if you are new to our Spa.
SKINCEUTICALS PEEL EVENT: September 20, 2018, 9 am - 1 pm.
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.
