Watson Clinic Highlands

01/14/2026

Board-certified Nephrology specialist Dr. Steven Achinger has temporarily moved his Watson Clinic Highlands office from the first to the second floor, where he treats patients every other Thursday. This relocation will be in effect until May 21. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Achinger at any one of four convenient locations, call 863-680-7190 or visit https://ow.ly/An5750XWHQi.

01/13/2026

Watson Clinic's expert OB-GYN department features convenient appointment availability from three locations, a host of services for women of all ages, and nearly a dozen trusted specialists, including the newest members of our team, Dr. Faria Ahmed and Dr. Mona El-Gayar. Visit https://ow.ly/PhBF50XWpj5 or call 863-680-7243 to schedule an appointment today.

12/17/2025

Starting January 3, 2026, Watson Clinic's Pediatrics department will accept appointments for Saturday sick visits exclusively from our Highlands location in south Lakeland. These Saturday appointments will no longer be available at our North Pediatrics facility starting in the new year. This move ensures improved accessibility and convenience for our pediatric patient population. For more information, visit https://ow.ly/A9aK50XKq66.

11/24/2025

Join us in welcoming the latest additions to our team of medical providers! Registered nurse practitioner Ashley S. Rourk, APRN works alongside board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Taylor Cook from Watson Clinic Highlands, and physician assistant Taylor M. Novak, PA treats patients of board-certified Oncology-Hematology specialist Dr. Leonard Gitter from the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center. Visit https://ow.ly/th3c50Xx52L for more information and to schedule an appointment with either of these expert medical professionals!

11/20/2025

Watson Clinic Highlands is pleased to offer same-day and next-day primary care appointments courtesy of Adilene Alvarado, APRN, a registered nurse practitioner who works alongside board-certified Family Medicine specialist Dr. Brett Widick. New and existing Watson Clinic patients can schedule their appointment today by calling 863-680-7190 or by visiting https://ow.ly/5AO250XgvMz.

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11/02/2025

Take advantage of rejuvenating holiday savings courtesy of Watson Clinic board-certified Otolaryngologist & Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Pranay C. Patel! During the month of November, enjoy $100 OFF the purchase of a microneedling package (total of 4 treatments)! Call 863-904-6231 or visit https://ow.ly/h0UP50Xkmbv for more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Patel at our Bella Vista Building or Highlands locations.

10/29/2025

Watson Clinic Highlands is pleased to offer same-day and next-day primary care appointments courtesy of Adilene Alvardo, APRN, a registered nurse practitioner who works alongside board-certified Family Medicine specialist Dr. Brett Widick. New and existing Watson Clinic patients can schedule their appointment today by calling 863-680-7190 or by visiting https://ow.ly/5AO250XgvMz.

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10/24/2025

Say hello to the latest expert physician to join the team at Watson Clinic Highlands! Dr. Mona El-Gayar is an OB-GYN specialist whose areas of expertise include pregnancy and prenatal care, birth control management, hormone management and minimally invasive robotic surgery. For more information and to schedule an appointment with Dr. El-Gayar, call 863-680-7243 or visit https://ow.ly/viC450Xhx4b.

10/21/2025

Our amazing laboratory team at Watson Clinic Main is spreading the word on breast cancer awareness! Remember, early detection saves lives! If you're due for a mammogram, make sure you schedule yours today. Call 863-680-7755, option 3 or visit https://ow.ly/MnQv50XfSG2.

10/01/2025

Save on BOTOX® in October courtesy of Watson Clinic Otolaryngologist & Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Pranay Patel! All month long, enjoy $50 OFF one site of BOTOX® when you purchase one syringe of JUVEDERM® filler! For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 863-904-6231 or visit https://ow.ly/IZfQ50X4AjW.

09/26/2025

After a lengthy period of inaccurate diagnoses and treatment measures, Thomas Kosensky found himself suffering from sores on both feet, dangerous infections and dwindling options. That's when Watson Clinic board-certified Podiatric Surgeon Dr. Dominic DiPierro entered the picture and promptly placed Thomas on the road to recovery. Learn more about Thomas' story by watching our latest patient testimonial at https://youtu.be/29iC60b44JE.

It all started with a red and swollen right foot. After a lengthy period of inaccurate diagnoses and treatment measures, Thomas Kosensky found himself suffer...

09/16/2025

Watson Clinic has partnered with KidsPACK and Helping Hand Nursing Services on a food donation drive aimed at feeding local children. The organization is requesting 15 oz. pull top cans of Chef Boyardee pasta of any kind. Look for the KidsPACK donation boxes at our Bartow Building A, Highlands, Main, Plant City and South locations through Thursday, September 25. Visit https://ow.ly/3jHk50WLka1 for more information.