Your February 2025 Healthy eNewsletter

February 2025 Health e-News • 863-680-7000 • www.WatsonClinic.com

Nephrologist Co-Authors Important New Study

Watson Clinic Nephrologist Steven G. Achinger, MD, in collaboration with

co-authors Dr. Ambuj Kumar and Dr. Athanasios Tsalatsanis at the University of South Florida and Dr. Juan Carlos Ayus at the University of California, has conducted a study regarding the threat of hyponatremia (a low blood sodium level) for patients who take thiazide diuretics.

To read more about the study, click here.

Cardiologist Receives

Board Certification

Watson Clinic Main Cardiology specialist Dr. George Ghareeb recently earned his board-certification in Cardiology from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Click here for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Watson Clinic Podcast New Episode Now Available

The latest episode of the Watson Clinic Health Talk podcast is now available wherever you get your podcasts! Watson Clinic Highlands Family Medicine specialist Dr. Jeremy

Katzmann discusses the factors that can improve your health in the new year.

Click here to listen to the episode.

Nephrologist

Adds Second Location

Board-certified Nephrologist Dr. Patrick Francois has added appointment availability at a second location. Starting February 17, he will see patients at both our Main and Highlands locations.

To schedule an appointment, click here.

Provider Name Change

Please note that Makenzie Gordon, PA, a physician assistant who works alongside Dr. Mark Mines and Dr. Zia Rab from our Cardiology department at Watson Clinic Main, has recently changed her name to Makenzie Mabe, PA.

Click here for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Watson Clinic

Announces February

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.

Two Physicians Celebrate Retirement

Watson Clinic recently celebrated the contributions of two veteran physicians as they marked their retirement after many decades of service -Psychologist Dr. Michael Kieffer and Cardiologist Dr. Patrick Reddy.

Visit our Facebook page to leave your congrats and/or comments for either doctor.

Healthy News You Can Use

Should You Get a Shingles Vaccination?

If you've had chickenpox, even as a kid, you're at risk for shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. You can recover from chickenpox and forget all about it for decades - until the virus reactivates in your body and gives you a case of shingles.

For more information, click here.

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.

Click here to learn more about symptoms and different treatment options.

Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. One reason: It doesn't often have symptoms in its early stages, when it's easier to treat. That's why an annual low-dose CT (LDCT) screening is a lifesaving test for people at high risk for lung cancer.

To read more, visit our website.

Monthly Specials

Restore Your Hair and Your Confidence

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

$250 OFF the purchase of a PRP Hair Restoration package (series of 4 treatments).

To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.

Save on BOTOX^® in February

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 February:

Receive $100 OFF a full site of BOTOX^® with the purchase of one syringe of filler.

To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.

You'll Love These Valentine's Specials

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

Chocolate Souffle Hydrating Facial - $115
Cocoa Massage (60 minute Relaxation Oil Massage) - $89.
Chocolate Escape Package (Chocolate Souffle Facial & Cocoa Massage) - $119.
Permanent Make-Up $50 OFF (excluding touch-ups).
Purchase an Anti-Aging Kit and receive a FREE Wrinkle + Texture Repair ($105 value).
Lip filler provided courtesy of D.J. Nelson, APRN - $699.

To take advantage of these specials, visit our website.

Upcoming Events

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 coupons and educational information). Click here to learn more and register for this class.

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 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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