September 2023 Health e-News 863-680-7000 www.WatsonClinic.com

Watson Clinic Earns Status as a Patient Centered Medical Home


Watson Clinic has once again achieved Certificates of Recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality.


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Honoring A Beloved

Physician And

Clinic Partner


Cherished member of the Watson Clinic team - psychiatrist Dr. Karen Teston - has passed away. Dr. Teston started at the Clinic in 2004 and made an indelible impact on the lives of her patients.


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Need Fast

Access

To Healthcare?


If you need immediate care with or

without an appointment, Watson

Clinic offers options that work with

your needs and on your schedule. 


Visit our website to find out more.



Watson Clinic Announces September PEER Award


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


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

Flu Clinics Open For Patients In September


Starting Monday, September 11, Watson Clinic will offer flu vaccinations at a series of Flu Clinics across many of their most popular and convenient locations.


Click here for more information and hours of operation.

New Providers

Neal Agee, MD, FACS

Neal Agee, MD, FACS is a board-certified General Surgery/Surgical Oncology specialist at the Watson Clinic Main.


To learn more, visit our website.

Leen Al Saleh, MD

Leen Al Saleh, MD is a board-certified Rheumatology specialist at Watson Clinic Main.


To learn more, visit our website.

Spencer Motley, MD

Spencer Motley, MD is a board-certified Rheumatology specialist at Watson Clinic Main.


To learn more, visit our website.

Kyra Munzenmaier, MD

Kyra Munzenmaier, MD is a Psychiatry specialist at Watson Clinic Highlands.


To learn more, visit our website.

Ayushman Sharma, MD

Ayushman Sharma, MD is a board-certified Radiology specialist at Watson Clinic Main.


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Obada Tabbaa, MD

Obada Tabbaa, MD is a board-certified Gastroenterology specialist at Watson Clinic Main.


To learn more, visit our website.

Michelle Espanto, OD - FAAO

Michelle Espanto, OD, FAAO, is a board-certified Optometry specialist at Watson Clinic Main.


To learn more, visit our website.

Delaney K. Ansell, APRN, FNP

Delaney K. Ansell, APRN, FNP is a registered nurse practitioner for board-certified Dermatology specialist Richard L. Moore, MD, at our Watson Clinic Dermatology at Zephyrhills location.


To learn more, visit our website.

Cristyna A. Ottaiano, APRN

Cristyna A. Ottaiano, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner for board-certified Cardiology specialists Sandeep Anreddy, MD, FACC, MPH, John G. Canto, MD, MSPH, FACC, and Gregory Joseph Coffman, MD at Watson Clinic Main.


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Arin R. Stephens, PA

Arin R. Stephens, PA is a physician assistant for board-certified Urology specialist Mark Swierzewski, MD at Watson Clinic Main.


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Nakisha Watson, APRN, FNP

Nakisha Watson, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner for board-certified Otolaryngology specialist Raam S. Lakhani, MD at the Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building and Highlands locations.


To learn more, visit our website.

Keshayla Young, DNP, APRN, FNP

Keshayla Young, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a registered nurse practitioner for board-certified Pulmonology specialist Naem Shahrour, MD at Watson Clinic Main.


To learn more, visit our website.

Healthy News You Can Use

When The Flu Becomes An Emergency


Having a bad case of the

flu can be a miserable experience. But sometimes the flu can be more than just an annoying sickness. It can be downright dangerous.



To find out which symptoms to look out for, click here.

Protect

Yourself From

Mosquito Bites


Florida has seen a rise in malaria rates in recent weeks. Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause symptoms like extreme sickness, fever, chills, nausea, body ache and headache.


For more information, please check out our blog.

Grab The Good

Stuff On Your Next Grocery Run


You make important choices in grocery store aisles that can affect your energy levels and your health. So, it's wise to have a game plan for how to fill your cart.


To see which tips can help, visit our website.


Monthly Specials

Picture Perfect Skin Can Be Yours

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


  • $75 OFF A PACKAGE OF FOUR IPL PHOTOFACIAL TREATMENTS!


To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.

End Of Summer Specials

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

  • Buy two ZO® Prevent & Correct products and receive a FREE Getting Skin Ready Kit. (Limit one per customer. While supplies last.)
  • Purchase a ZO® 3-Step PEEL or VI PEEL, receive $50 OFF.
  • Purchase a 60 Minute Massage, receive $10 OFF.
  • Purchase a 90 Minute Massage, receive $15 OFF. 


To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.

Upcoming Events

Caring For Your Newborn Class

September 9, 2023

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.

Breastfeeding

Basics Class

September 9, 2023

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.

Breast Cancer Survivorship Workshop


September -

 December 2023

Made possible by the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation and the participation of various community partners, the Breast Cancer Survivorship Series offers a series of four classes aimed at helping survivors reconnect to their sense of community, purpose and self. Click here to learn more and submit a registration request.

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education Saturday Class

September 16, 2023

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.

Medical Spa ZO®

PEEL Event

September 21, 2023

Experience the rejuvenating benefits of a ZO® stimulator at the Medical Spa at Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building. Click here to learn more and to book an appointment.

Chalsey Lockhart, PA - FREE Seminar

September 27, 2023

Join Watson Clinic Women's Center Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery physician assistant Chalsey Lockhart, PA as she discusses and demonstrates two breakthrough approaches to skin rejuvenation: the 

Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser and the full line of Alastin® Skincare products. Click here to learn more and RSVP.

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.
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