September 2026 Health e-News • 863-680-7000 • www.WatsonClinic.com

Scenes from the Clinic


From community events to singling out those members who go the extra mile, our team remains tireless in our pursuit to create a healthier community for all. 


Click here to see what we've been up to in recent weeks.

Primary Care Provider Now at Plant City


Advanced practice provider Alisha Coker, DNP, APRN is on the move! She now accepts appointments alongside Internal Medicine specialist Dr. Manish Parekh from our Watson Clinic Plant City location. 


Click here to schedule an appointment.

Road Construction Update


The road construction around Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland has entered a new phase. All entrances and exits to Watson Clinic facilities in the area remain open and unobstructed. 



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Speech-Language Pathology Department on the Move


The Speech-Language Pathology department at Watson Clinic Main has moved from 2W to 1W. Patient check-ins will now take place at the 1W Orthopaedics desk. The department also continues to offer appointment availability at Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building.



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Additional Specialists Added to Parkway


Our new Parkway Medical Center location recently added convenient appointment availability from some of our most popular specialties, including Cardiology, Pediatrics and Sports Medicine/Nonsurgical Orthopaedics.



Click here to meet your expanding Parkway Medical Center team!


Oncology Dispensary Now Open at Cancer & Research Center


Watson Clinic patients who are actively taking oral oncology medications may be eligible to fill their next prescription at the new Oncology Dispensary at Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center.


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August 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.


Flu Clinics Open for Patients in September


Starting Monday, September 14, Watson Clinic will offer flu vaccinations exclusively to our patients at a series of Flu Clinics across many of our most popular and convenient locations.



For more information, click here.



New Physicians & Providers

Justin S. Hutchinson, MD

Justin S. Hutchinson, MD is a General Surgery specialist at Watson Clinic Parkway Medical Center.


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Michael R. Mankbadi, MD

Michael R. Mankbadi, MD is a board-certified Cardiology specialist at Watson Clinic Main.


Visit our website to learn more.

Ruby E. Martinez, MD

Ruby E. Martinez, MD is an Optometry specialist at Watson Clinic Main.


For more information, click here.

Shivangi Patel, MD

Shivangi Patel, MD is a board-certified Interventional Cardiology specialist at Watson Clinic Main and Watson Clinic Parkway Medical Center.


To learn more and schedule an appointment, click here.

Sujeirys Paulino, MD

Sujeirys Paulino, MD is a board-certified Pulmonology specialist at Watson Clinic Main.


For more information, visit our website.

Michael Wu, DO

Michael Wu, DO is a board-certified Family Medicine specialist at Watson Clinic Urgent Care South.


Visit our website to learn more.

Riane Calamigan, APRN

Riane Calamigan, APRN is an advanced practice provider under the supervision of board-certified Cardiology specialists Dr. Mark Mines and Dr. Zia Rab at Watson Clinic Main.


For more information, click here.

Brittany N. Orth, APRN

Brittany N. Orth, APRN is an advanced practice provider under the supervision of board-certified Internal Medicine specialist Dr. Agustin Tavares at Watson Clinic South.


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Kenley Pointer, PA

Kenley Pointer, PA is an advanced practice provider under the supervision of board-certified Oncology-Hematology specialist Dr. Shalini Mulaparthi at Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center.


Visit our website for more information.

Healthy News You Can Use

Managing

Job Stress: Find Your Work-Life Balance


If you have a job, you probably have stress, and that's not always bad. But if your job is stressful for a long period, it could hurt your health and well-being.



Visit our website to learn more.

All About Hernias


If you've had a hernia, you probably know a bit about what to expect. It's a common condition that affects people of all ages. But if you've never had a hernia, you may wonder about your risk and what to watch out for.


Click here to read more.

Dupuytren's Contracture: Get to Know this Common Hand Condition


If you've never heard of Dupuytren's contracture, you're not alone. But this hand condition is more common than you think.



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August Specials

Rejuvenate with these Spectacular September Savings

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


  • Purchase a Clear + Brilliant® Touch, Broadband Light (BBL™) or SkinPen® Microneedling face package, and add the neck for FREE with each treatment.


  • Buy more, save more on filler:
  • 10% OFF a single syringe.
  • 15% OFF two syringes.
  • 20% OFF three syringes.



To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.


More Filler for Less

Brittany Greve, APRN, under the direct supervision of board-certified Otolaryngologist (ENT)/Facial Plastic Surgeon specialists Dr. Serge Jean and Dr. Pranay Patel, is pleased to offer the following special during the month of September:


  • Purchase one syringe of filler and enjoy $100 OFF your second syringe (includes Juvederm® and Restylane® fillers).



To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.


End of Summer Spa Savings

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



Skin Peel Specials

  • $50 OFF a ZO® 3-Step Peel or VI Peel.


Massage Package Discounts

  • Schedule a Back Scrub, Scalp Massage, and any 1-hour Massage for only $149 (comes with a FREE gel eye mask).


Facial Treatment Savings + FREE Gift

  • New clients who schedule any facial treatment with Kim Williams will receive $10 OFF and a FREE gel eye mask.


Skincare Products for Less

  • 10% OFF all ZO®, SkinBetter Science®, and SkinCeuticals® products.



To take advantage of these offers, visit our website.

Upcoming Events

Watson Clinic Foundation's The Infrastructure of Well-Being

September 10, 2026

The Watson Clinic Foundation is pleased to host The Infrastructure of Well-Being: How Arts, Culture, and Community Spaces Shape Health, Connection, and Quality of Life, an upcoming special event designed for leaders of local businesses, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, educational institutions and public agencies. Click here to learn more and register.

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education Class

September 10, 2026

Join us for a class designed to prepare couples for the miracle of childbirth, taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN). The cost is $50 per couple (includes coupons and educational information). Click here to learn more and register for this class.

Basic Life Support Class

September 12, 2026

Do you need training and certification for Basic Life Support? Watson Clinic is pleased to offer classes to the general public throughout the month. Click here to learn more and register.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Class

September 12, 2026

Do you need training and certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support? Watson Clinic is pleased to offer classes to the general public throughout the month. Click here to learn more and register.

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education - Hospital Tour

September 17, 2026

Join us for a class designed to prepare couples for the miracle of childbirth, taught by a licensed registered nurse (RN). The cost is $50 per couple (includes coupons and educational information). Click here to learn more and register for this class.

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Class

September 21, 2026

Watson Clinic is pleased to offer a series of American Red Cross (ARC) Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Courses for community members and non-healthcare professionals who need certification for their employment or simply want to be better prepared for emergencies. Click here to learn more and register.

Fall Into Radiant Skin with Hannah Montague, PA

October 8, 2026


Hannah Montague, PA, under the direct supervision of board-certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery specialist Dr. Faeza Kazmier, is pleased to host a special event that will illustrate how Clear + Brilliant® laser and SkinPen® microneedling treatments work beneath the surface to improve skin tone, texture, fine lines and overall skin quality - all by stimulating your body's natural collagen production! 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 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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