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Watson Clinic Earns Reaccreditation From AAAHC

WATSON CLINIC PRESS RELEASE Lakeland, FL – After undergoing an extensive on-site review from a team of expert surveyors, Watson Clinic has earned reaccreditation status from the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC), a leading advocate for nationally recognized standards of patient care.  “Accreditation from the AAAHC is a highly coveted honor because […]

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Watson Clinic Announces December 2023 PEER Award Winner

Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding employee every month as part of their Program for Employee Excellence and Recognition (PEER) award. The PEER Award is given to an employee who best exemplifies the patient-focused customer service standards that Watson Clinic strives to excel at every day. The following employee was recognized for this current month: John

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WATSON CLINIC WELCOMES NEW FAMILY MEDICINE NURSE PRACTITIONER

Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest addition to their team of expertregistered nurse practitioners.Lesley Taylor, MSN, APRN, FNP-C works alongside Watson Clinic board-certified Family Medicinephysician Brett J. Widick, MD to serve patients from Watson Clinic Highlands at 2300 E. County Road 540A insouth Lakeland. Ms. Taylor received her Bachelor and

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WATSON CLINIC RECRUITS ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIOLOGIST

Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome a new addition to their team of hospital-basedanesthesiologists.George J. Spessot, MD, FASA is a Watson Clinic Anesthesiologist who serves patients at LakelandRegional Health Medical Center at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, and Lakeland Surgical & DiagnosticCenter at 1315 N. Florida Ave. in Lakeland. Dr. Spessot

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Lakeland Regional Health’s Newest Location at Kathleen Road Now Open to Patients

Lakeland, FL – As part of the organization’s strategic plan, Lakeland Regional Health continues to expand access to care across Lakeland and the surrounding areas. On November 6, 2023, Lakeland Regional Health welcomed patients at its newest location at 2400 Kathleen Road. In Polk County, there is a steady physician shortage and the current ratio of

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Watson Clinic Recruits Additional Anesthesiologist

Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome a new addition to their team of hospital-based anesthesiologists. George J. Spessot, MD, FASA is a Watson Clinic Anesthesiologist who serves patients at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, and Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center at 1315 N. Florida Ave. in Lakeland.Dr. Spessot

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Watson Clinic Welcomes Additional Physicians and Providers

Lakeland, FL –Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the following new additions to their team of expert physicians and medical providers. Dany K. Barrak, MD, MPH is a General Surgery/Surgical Oncology specialist who treats patients from Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. His areas of expertise include general surgery, minimally invasive surgery and

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Watson Clinic Welcomes Two Additional Primary Care Physicians

provided by WATSON CLINIC Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome two new additions to their team of expert physicians. Ravi Patel, MD is a Family Medicine specialist who serves patients from Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. Dr. Patel received his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean in

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Watson Clinic Introduces Revolutionary New Radiology Imaging System

Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is the first healthcare facility in our area to introduce the GE Revolution APEX CT Scanner, a highly advanced imaging technology with more precise detection capabilities, faster speeds, and more enhanced patient comforts than ever before. “The quality of the imagery can result in better diagnoses, more informed treatment protocols, and

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