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

Scenes from the Clinic


Watson Clinic physicians, providers and other team members are proud to participate in a series of events across our community.  


Click here to see where we've been in recent weeks! 

Be Aware of Spoofing Scams


Cyber security attacks and scammers continue to pose a threat to many consumers and internet users. It’s important to know the steps you can take to avoid vulnerability to these attacks.


Click here to see some ways to avoid these attacks.



Clinic Departments & Providers Offering Expanded Appointment Availability


Members of our Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Nephrology, Ophthalmology and Optometry departments are pleased to offer extended appointment availability for patients with busy schedules. 


Click here for more details.




What Patients are

Saying


We’re grateful to the many patients who take the time to share their appreciation for the care they receive from us.


Click here to read some of the messages we’ve received in the past month.


New Podcast Episode Available


 Watson Clinic's board-certified Breast Surgeon and Medical Director of Breast Health Services Dr. Elisabeth Dupont discusses common myths surrounding breast cancer, and how far we've come in our ability to detect, target, and successfully treat it.


Click here to listen to the episode.


Watson Clinic

Announces November

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.


Provider Moves from

Urgent Care to ENT Department


Registered nurse practitioner Brittany Greve, APRN recently moved from our Watson Clinic Urgent Care South facility to treat patients of board-certified Otolaryngology (ENT) and Facial Plastic Surgery specialists Dr. Serge Jean and Dr. Pranay Patel at the Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building location.


Click here to for more information and to schedule an appointment.



New Physicians

Yasmin Divine, MD

Yasmin Divine, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine specialist at Watson Clinic Urgent Care South.


Click here to learn more.

Mona El-Gayar, MD

Mona El-Gayar, MD is an Obstetrics-Gynecology specialist at Watson Clinic Highlands.


Click here to learn more.

Imran Gruhonjic, DO

Imran Gruhonjic, DO is an Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine specialist at Watson Clinic Main.


Click here to learn more.

John "Worth" Hopkins, DO

John "Worth" Hopkins, DO is a board-certified Psychiatry specialist who treats children, adolescents and young adult patients at Watson Clinic Main.


Click here to learn more.

Bridget Anderson, APRN

Bridget Anderson, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner working under the supervision of board-certified Internal Medicine specialists Dr. Steven J. Colucci and Dr. Geetha L. Krishnan at Watson Clinic Main.


Click here to learn more.

Brenda O'Hair, PA

Brenda O'Hair PA is a certified physician assistant working under the supervision of board-certified Dermatology specialist Dr. William Roth at Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building.


Click here to learn more.

Cristan Rios, APRN

Cristan Rios, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner working under the supervision of board-certified Internal Medicine specialist Dr. Lilliam S. Chiques at Watson Clinic Main.


Click here to learn more.

Julian Rios, APRN

Julian Rios, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner working under the supervision of board-certified Internal Medicine specialist Dr. Rajendra K. Sawh at Watson Clinic Urgent Care Main.


Click here to learn more.

Healthy News You Can Use

Rotator Cuff Tears: A Real Pain in the Shoulder


The next time you reach up to brush your hair or grab something on a high shelf, say a silent thank you to your rotator cuff. It consists of four muscles that join together as tendons. Sometimes these tendons can fray and cause a partial or complete tear of the rotator cuff.



Visit our blog to read more.


What is a Nephrologist?


Kidney issues can be complex to deal with. You often need a diverse healthcare team - including nurses, dietitians, technicians and other specialists - to manage your condition. Leading this team is a nephrologist - a doctor who specializes in kidneys.



Click here to learn more.


Menopause: Navigating a Tough Transition


Sometimes called "the change," menopause is a normal, natural part of aging for people who menstruate. But just because this transition is a natural process doesn't mean it's always a smooth one.



To read more about symptoms and ways to help, click here.


Monthly Specials

Rejuvenating Holiday Savings

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


  • Enjoy $100 OFF the purchase of a Microneedling with RF package (total of 4 treatments).


To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.


We're Extra Thankful for You

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


  • Purchase any laser or microneedling package and receive an extra single treatment for FREE (excludes spider vein treatments).


To take advantage of this offer, visit our website.


Fall for these Spa Savings

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


Filler Savings - Registered nurse practitioner D.J. Nelson, APRN is pleased to offer the following discounts on JUVEDERM® Fillers:

  • Purchase one syringe and receive a second syringe for HALF OFF.
  • Purchase two syringes and receive a third syringe for FREE.


Permanent Makeup

  • $50 OFF any Permanent Makeup Service of $300+ (excluding touch-ups).


Gift Cards

  • Buy a $100 Gift Card and get $15 in Medical Spa Bucks.
  • Buy a $200 Gift Card, get $35 in Medical Spa Bucks.


Skincare Products

  • Take 15% OFF all Retinols.


Deep Tissue/Therapeutic Massage

  • 30 Minutes | Series of 6 = $302 (reg. $336)
  • 45 Minutes | Series of 6 = $416 (reg. $462)
  • 60 Minutes | Series of 6 = $508 (reg. $564)
  • 90 Minutes | Series of 6 = $664 (reg. $738)


Swedish/Classic Massage

  • 30 Minutes | Series of 6 = $275 (reg. $306)
  • 45 Minutes | Series of 6 = $389 (reg. $432)
  • 60 Minutes | Series of 6 = $481 (reg. $534)
  • 90 Minutes | Series of 6 = $637 (reg. $708)


To take advantage of these specials, visit our website.


Upcoming Events

Pregnancy & Childbirth Education Saturday Class

November 15, 2025


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.

Diabetes Education FREE Interactive Seminar

November 19, 2025

During this FREE educational seminar, Watson Clinic's expert team of Certified Diabetes Care and Education specialists, registered dietitians, and registered nurses will have live demonstrations of the latest tools and technology for blood sugar management. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Dr. Dany Barrak - FREE Community Lecture

November 20, 2025

Join Watson Clinic board-certified General Surgery/Surgical Oncology specialist Dany Barrak, MD, MPH as he discusses what you can do to lower your risks of cancer, as well as the latest screening guidelines and detection technologies. Click here to learn more and RSVP.

Thanksgiving Day Clinic Hours

November 27, 2025

Watson Clinic will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Click here to see our holiday hours.

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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