Watson Clinic - Main Clinic

1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd.

863-680-7490

By appointment only

Monday – Friday

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

High cholesterol and high triglycerides have been recognized as important factors in the development of coronary artery disease and vascular disease. With proper diagnosis and treatment, many lipid disorders can be controlled. With this in mind, the goals of the Watson Clinic Cholesterol/Lipid Clinic are to:

• Prevent arteriosclerotic vascular disease and its complications in patients who have not yet developed evidence of the disease.
• Aggressively prevent progression and try to induce regression in patients who are already being treated for arteriosclerotic coronary disease or other vascular disease.

Each patient is evaluated and an individual plan is developed for the patient’s unique needs. Progress is closely monitored by the Clinic’s specially trained Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner who will make detailed recommendations and coordinate ongoing treatment.

Watson Clinic offers a licensed, on-site laboratory providing comprehensive, routine cholesterol testing as necessary for each patient. All required testing can be completed within the Watson Clinic facility. Results are available promptly for physician evaluation.

Serving the Lakeland area since 1941, Watson Clinic LLP is a full-service multi-specialty medical group with more than 200 healthcare providers in more than 38 specialties. Watson Clinic participates in numerous clinical research studies with new medications and procedures, allowing them to offer patients state-of-the-art treatment options.

The Watson Clinic Cholesterol/Lipid Clinic is staffed by a team of experienced and caring professionals who are eager to see you meet your healthcare goals. Working together are:

• An Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner specially trained in lipid disorders.
• Board Certified cardiovascular specialists with experience in managing complex lipid disorders.
• Registered Dietitians specializing in the management of cholesterol levels in diets.
• Exercise Specialists - available for exercise consultation.

Andrew Tagle is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner specially trained in lipid disorders. He worked as an RN for five years before graduating from the University of South Florida with a Masters in Nursing in May 2000. He worked as a nurse practitioner in cardiology for three years in the Tampa area prior to coming to Watson Clinic. He is an expert in treating and managing patients with cholesterol problems

The Watson Clinic Cholesterol/Lipid Clinic is located at Watson Clinic’s main campus, 1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland, Florida. Please call (863) 680-7490 to make an appointment. For additional information, please call (863) 680-7829 to speak with a nurse.

Medical Director: Christopher Simek, M.D.

Nurse Practitioner: Andrew Tagle, NP-C

Heather Jefferson, M.A.

Teresa Royals, M.A.