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July 2024 Health e-News 863-680-7000 www.WatsonClinic.com

Are You Due for an Eye Exam?


Watson Clinic offers a stellar team of Optometry specialists who provide open appointment availability and extended hours. Early appointments are available on weekdays prior to 8 am. Select Saturday appointments are also available upon request.

 

For more information and to schedule an appointment, click here.

Watson Clinic Health Talk Episode 3 Now Available


The third episode of the Watson Clinic Health Talk podcast is now available wherever you get your podcasts! Watson Clinic board-certified Hand Surgeon Dr. Rachel Lefebvre discusses carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, fractures, and other injuries and conditions that impact the hand.


Click here to listen to the latest episode.

Watson Clinic

Announces July

PEER Award


Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member every month as part of the Program for Employee Excellence and Recognition (PEER) award.


To find out who won this month, please click here.

What Everyone is Saying


Every day, patients in our community send messages of appreciation for the caliber of care they receive at Watson Clinic.


Click here to read some of the messages we've received in the past month and to offer your own feedback on a recent experience you've had with us.

New Physicians & Providers

Anid O. Phelps, MD

Anid O. Phelps, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine specialist at Watson Clinic Urgent Care Main.


To learn more about Dr. Phelps, visit our website.

Joseph D. Roderique, MD

Joseph D. Roderique, MD is an Anesthesiologist at Lakeland Regional Health and the Watson Clinic Surgery Center.


To learn more, visit our website.

Anja Carl, AuD, CCC-A

Anja Carl, AuD, CCC-A is an Audiology specialist working in the Hearing Center at Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building.


For more information, visit our website.

DeShawn D. Mitchell, APRN

DeShawn D. Mitchell, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner working under the supervision of board-certified Hospitalist Chadi Alkhalil, MD at Lakeland Regional Health.


Visit our website for additional information.

Julie Sexton, APRN

Julie Sexton, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner working with board-certified Internal Medicine specialist Geetha Krishnan, MD at Watson Clinic Main.


To learn more, please visit our website.

Healthy News You Can Use

What to Know About GERD


You may be familiar with terms like heartburn or acid reflux. They may be symptoms of a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.



Click here for more information.

Is It Strep Throat?


If you have a sore throat, you may decide to see your healthcare provider to determine whether you have strep throat, a condition that can be very uncomfortable. Strep throat is caused by the bacteria group A streptococcus. It's generally a mild disease that infects the throat and tonsils.



Click here to read more.


What to Know About Osteoporosis


Healthy bones are strong and dense with minerals such as calcium. But when bones lose mass and mineral density (due to age or other reasons), a disease called osteoporosis can result.


Click here to learn more.


Monthly Specials

Save Big on BOTOX®

Watson Clinic board-certified Otolaryngologist (ENT)/Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Pranay Patel and his team are pleased to offer the following special in July:

  • Enjoy 25% OFF one site of BOTOX® with the purchase of one syringe of filler.


To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.

You Choose, You Save

Chalsey Lockhart, PA under the direct supervision of board-certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery specialist Dr. Faeza Kazmier, is pleased to offer the following special throughout the month of July:


  • Enjoy $150 OFF select treatments of your choice, including our laser packages, hyaluronic acid filler, and two sites of neurotoxin. (Exclusions apply. Call for details.)
  • Book any treatment or procedure and be entered to win Alastin® skincare products. (Drawing held August 1.)


To take advantage of this offer, visit our website. Also, please check out her 2024 special she is running throughout the remainder of this year. 

July Spa-Tacular Savings

Throughout the month of July, the Medical Spa at Watson Clinic is pleased to offer the following discount:


  • New Clients - Book a Custom Facial or 60 minute Swedish Massage for $79. (A savings of $10.)
  • Purchase a Cyspera® Pigment Correction System and receive a Complimentary Stimulator Peel.
  • Purchase a ZO® Kit and receive a FREE ZO® Sunscreen. (While supplies last.)
  • Purchase an Alto Advance Defense and Repair Serum 30ml along with any SkinBetter® Science SunBetter Sunscreen and receive a Full Size Cleansing Gel. ($50 Value. While supplies last.)


To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.

Upcoming Events

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education Class

July 9, 2024

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.


Breastfeeding Basics Class

July 13, 2024

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.

Caring For Your Newborn Class

July 13, 2024

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.

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education - Hospital Tour

July 18, 2024

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.

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education Saturday Class

July 20, 2024

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 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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