December 2020 Health e-News • 863-680-7000 • www.WatsonClinic.com
Watson Clinic Holiday Hours

Many of our services will remain open during the holiday season; however hours may vary according to individual physician offices and different locations.

For all holiday hours by location, please click here.
Look For Insurance Changes

Your insurance coverage may change in the New Year. Please be sure to provide updated information at your next appointment.

For a complete list of insurance plans we accept, check out our website.
Should I Reschedule My Appointment?

For the safety of yourself and others, please contact your Watson Clinic medical provider to reschedule if you have experienced any of the following symptoms within the 48 hours prior to your appointment: fever of 100.4 degrees or higher, new onset of chills, cough, difficulty breathing, or loss of taste or smell. Thank you for your cooperation.
General Surgeon Celebrates Surgical Milestone

Congratulations to Watson Clinic Highlands General Surgeon Dr. Anthony Zappia for recently completing his 1000th robotic surgical procedure.

To learn more about Dr. Zappia, please visit our website.
New Providers
Bertha Harley, APRN
Bertha Harley, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner working with the Cardiology department exclusively at Lakeland Regional Health.

To learn more about Ms. Harley, visit our website.
Brooke Livingston, APRN
Brooke Livingston, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner working alongside Family Medicine specialist Dr. Rony Alvarado at the Watson Clinic Highlands location.

To learn more about Ms. Livingston, visit our website.
Healthy News You Can Use
Holiday Safety Is On The Menu

Food is a big part of how we celebrate the holidays. But you don't want spoiled food to spoil the fun. So remember to add a dash of safety with the foods you whip up.

Read our latest blog to learns ways to help reduce the risk.
Why You Need Health Checkups

Do you typically only schedule an appointment with a primary care provider when you're sick?
If so, you're missing out. That's because seeing your provider when you feel healthy is one of the best ways to actually stay healthy.

Check out our website to see why this is true.
Specials
Rejuvenate Your Holiday Season!
Dr. Pranay Patel is pleased to offer the following December special:
  • Purchase one syringe of Juvederm® facial filler and receive one site of BOTOX® 50% off!
To learn more about this special, visit our website.
Our Gift To You
D.J. Alleva Nelson, APRN, a registered nurse practitioner who works alongside Dr. Faeza Kazmier in the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery department at Watson Clinic Women's Center is are pleased to offer the following December special:
  • Take $150 off a treatment of your choice! (Excludes 0.55 mL syringe of Volbella® or laser hair removal.)
To learn more about this special, click here.
Tis The Season For Glowing Skin
The Medical Spa at Watson Clinic is offering the following specials throughout the month of December:
  • Buy a $100 gift card, get $15 in Medical Spa Bucks
  • Buy a $200 gift card, get $35 in Medical Spa Bucks
  • Holiday Package - Signature Facial with 60-minute Massage (Deep Tissue or Swedish) $179
  • Book a Hydrafacial and receive a free dermaplaning
  • 15% off all skincare products (excludes ZO® program kits)
  • $10 off hot stone massage
Curbside product pick up is available within 24 hours of order. Visit our website to learn more.
Upcoming Events

December - Thursday Evenings

Join us for a class designed to prepare couples for the miracle of childbirth, taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN). Cost is $50 per couple (includes workbook, coupons and educational information). Click here to learn more and register for these classes.

December 12, 2020

This is a 3-hour class that is taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN) and is designed for expectant parents and will cover basic newborn care. Click here to learn more and register for this class.

December 12, 2020

This is a 3-hour class that is taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN) and certified breastfeeding educator. Cost is $25 per couple (includes samples, coupons and educational information). Click here to learn more and register for this class.
Join us for a class designed to prepare couples for the miracle of childbirth, taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN). Cost is $50 per couple (includes workbook, coupons and educational information). Click here to learn more and register for this class.
Learn more about these events and many others online at
About Us
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.
More information is available at www.WatsonClinic.com.
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