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Clinic News


Save the Date! Urgent Care South Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

The grand opening of Watson Clinic's newest location - Watson Clinic Urgent Care South - will take place on Tuesday, January 7, from 3 - 5 pm.

This special event will feature guided tours through the new facility, informative presentations from Watson Clinic representatives, and delicious hors d'oeuvres. Visit our website for more information.


Check Your Insurance in the New Year

Health plans are changing in 2020. If you are enrolled in a Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan, make sure your Watson Clinic primary care physician is a participating in-network provider.

Call 863-680-7206 or visit our website for more information on the insurance plans we honor.


New Hours at Urgent Care Main

The operating hours at Watson Clinic Urgent Care Main are changing effective January 2.

The new hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 am to 8 pm, and every Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm.


Radiation Oncologist Introduces Exciting New Treatment

Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer. The tumors are located in a part of the brain that is challenging to reach, and therefore difficult to treat effectively. 

Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center Radiation Oncologist, Nitesh Paryani, MD is pleased to introduce a new treatment that has been shown to increase patient survival rates significantly. It's called Optune®, a device that targets tumor cells.

Dr. Paryani is the only specialist in Polk County who utilizes this breakthrough treatment. To learn more, visit our website.


Allergy Shots now Scheduled through MyChart

Starting on January 2, Watson Clinic Allergist Dr. Lionel Bonini will accept online allergy injection appointments through your MyChart patient portal account. These online appointment capabilities are for both adult and pediatric patients at our Main location in Lakeland.

Patients can enjoy the convenience of scheduling their appointments from the comfort of their homes.


Reach Your Weight Loss Goal in 2020!

Watson Clinic board-certified OtolaryngologistFacial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Pranay Patel and certified nurse practitioners Kathi R. Brown, APRN and Joe Columbus, DNP, APRN are pleased to offer the 'Fresh Steps' weight loss program.

For more information, visit our website or call 863-802-6557 to schedule an appointment.


Walmart Awards Grant to AIM

The Walmart Supercenter at 3501 S. Florida Ave., in Lakeland recently awarded the Watson Clinic Foundation's Arts in Medicine (AIM) program with a $500 community grant for their exceptional work within the community. These funds will be used for additional art supplies for AIM and a professional art hanging system that will allow us to display the art of our patients and their caregivers.

For more information about AIM or to volunteer, visit our website.


Watson Clinic Participates in Local Parades

Every holiday season, Watson Clinic is pleased to take part in the annual Lakeland and Bartow Christmas parades. This year's float displayed a theme of 'The Joy of Giving Quality Healthcare.'

A group of our doctors and their children hopped upon our specially designed float to send warm holiday greetings to both communities. To view photos of the Lakeland parade, click here and for Bartow,
  click here.
Healthy News You Can Use

5 Ways to Make those New Year's Resolutions Stick

First you make 'em, then you break 'em. Does that pretty much sum up your past history with New Year's resolutions? You're jazzed in January to get in shape, stop smoking, eat better - to achieve your goal, whatever it is. By February, your resolution is kaput.

Stack the odds in your favor and visit our website for 5 ways to keep and meet your New Year resolution goal.

Cervical Cancer: Take Steps to Prevent it

The most important thing to know about cervical cancer is it's largely preventable. In observance of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Watson Clinic Foundation offers steps you can take to protect yourself - or your daughter - from this dreaded disease. Click here to learn more.
 Specials

Medical Spa at Watson Clinic January Specials 

New Year's Reveal
  • Two Stimulator Peels & One 3-Step Peel - $350 (Value of $450.)
     
  • Add Full Face Contour Tightening with Radiofrequency (RF) to any treatment for $200. 
     
  • Purchase $300 or More of ZO® Products and Receive a FREE Intense Eye Cream ($75 Value.) 
  • Purchase any Hydrafacial Treatment and Receive a FREE Travel-size ZO® Brightalive ($75 Value.) 
  • Classic/Therapeutic Massage Specials:
    30 mins for $45 | Series of 6 for $270
    45 mins for $63 | Series of 6 for $378
    60 mins for $78 | Series of 6 for $468
    90 mins for $104 | Series of 6 for $624
Visit our website for more details on these specials or call 863-904-6204 to schedule an appointment.
Events
  1. D.J. Nelson's January Specials
    • January 1- 31, 2020
    • Appointments: 863-680-7676
  2. Do You Have Insurance Questions - January
    • January 2 - 30, 2020 from 9 am - 3 pm
    • Humana: Monday & Thursday at various Watson Clinic locations
    • UnitedHealthCare: Tuesday & Wednesday at Watson Clinic Main
  3. Caregiver Support Chat
    • Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 10:30 - 11:30 am
    • RSVP: 863-899-8445
  4. Free Community Seminar - Diverticulitis: What Is It & How Is It Treated?
    • Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 6 pm
    • RSVP: 863-607-3639
  5. Medical Spa - New Year New You 2020 Event
    • Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 4 - 8 pm
    • RSVP: 863-904-6204
  6. Tools to Quit - No ifs, ands or butts!
    • Friday, January 31, 2020 from 3 - 5 pm
    • RSVP: 863-904-2656
Learn more about these events and many others online at
www.WatsonClinic.com/Events 
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 location 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.