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Sports Medicine Program
Fast Track Care For The Fast Paced Athlete:
Watson Clinic's Sports Medicine Program comprises a team of sports medicine experts dedicated to excellence in health and performance of competitive athletes. From evaluations to surgical intervention, from rehabilitation to strategies for prevention of repeat injuries.
- Board-certified physicians
- Certified physician assistants
- Specialized physical therapists
- NATA-certified athletic trainer
Sports Medicine Services:
- Consultations and appointments can be accommodated within 24 to 48 hours.
- Fellowship-trained Sports Medicine specialists for non-surgical treatment and Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery and comprehensive reconstructive surgery.
- Access to Watson Clinic's highly respected array of physicians and medical providers from radiologists to cardiologists to surgeons.
- State-of-the-art digital imaging department, featuring advanced X-ray, CT scan and MRI technology.
- Comprehensive rehabilitation services offered at Watson Clinic's Center for Rehabilitative Medicine with licensed physical and occupational therapists.
- Event/outreach coverage: On-site athletic trainers for coverage of select game times, pre-season physicals, training room coverage.
About The Program:
Watson Clinic is proud to have served the healthcare needs of Central Florida since 1941. Medical technology has changed dramatically since then; however, a singular focus on each patient has remained unchanged. With the patient's care in mind, Watson Clinic has expanded the Sports Medicine program and increased access to meet the demands of the Lakeland community's growing population and escalating athletic involvement.
"Watson Clinic has been the official medical provider for the Detroit Tigers/Lakeland Flying Tigers for several years. Their level of service, commitment and expertise ensure that our team members remain strong and healthy season after season," said Ron Myers, Director of Florida Operations - Lakeland Flying Tigers.
In addition to the Tigers, Watson Clinic currently works with many competitive club teams and area high school athletic programs including:
Meet Our Medical Staff:
Training: Internship and Residency in Family Medicine, Texas Tech University; Fellowship in Sports Medicine, American Sports Medicine Institute (under the tutelage of internationally known sports medicine experts - Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Lawrence Lemark)
Board Certifications: Family Medicine, CAQ certified in Sports Medicine
Member: American Academy of Family Physicians; American Medical Society for Sports Medicine; American College of Sports Medicine
Unique Qualifications: Nonsurgical treatment of sports injuries, sports-related medical diseases, musculoskeletal medicine, joint injections/aspirations, bilingual in English and Spanish. Dr. Montenegro serves as team physician for Florida operations of the Detroit Tigers and Lakeland Flying Tigers, Southeastern University, George Jenkins High School, Lake Gibson High School and Kathleen High School, as well as numerous competitve athletic organizations.
Hotline (24/7): 863-680-7513
Training: Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, POH Medical Center; Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Tom Winters, MD
Board Certifications: Orthopaedic Surgery
Member: American Osteopathic Association; American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics; Florida Osteopathic Medical Association; Polk County Medical Association; Florida Medical Association
Unique Qualifications: Arthroscopic Surgery for rotator cuff tears in shoulders and cartilage tears in knees, minimally invasive joint replacement (including female total knee and knee resurfacing), common sports injuries and fracture care, osteoarthritis treatment (joint injections).
Training: Internship in General Surgery, St. Luke’s Medical Center; Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Tom Winters, M.D.
Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery as well as Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Member: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American Medical Association; Board Member - Eastern Orthopaedic Association
Unique Qualifications: Offers a wide variety of both surgical and non-surgical treatment, has served as the Chairman for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, worked closely with the NBA during their pre-draft camp activities as well as with the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Rage, Florida Sunshine State games and Florida Southern College. Voted by Money Magazine as “Top Orthopaedic Surgeon” in 2003.
Training: Residency in Orthopedic Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine; Fellowship in Joint Reconstructive Surgery, University of Florida; Fellowship in Sports Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Sports Medicine Center.
Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Member: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Arthroscopic Association of North America.
Unique Qualifications: In addition to general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Vo is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Joint Reconstructive Surgery. His expertise ranges from arthroscopic, minimally invasive surgery, to complex, computer navigated, reconstruction of the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow and ankle.
His proficiency includes:
- arthroscopic meniscus surgery, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, lateral/SLAP lesion repair
- surgeries for arthritis, such as resurfacing, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, total shoulder replacement
- closed or open treatment of various sports injuries and fractures
Dr. Vo serves as team physician for numerous athletic organizations including the Detroit Tigers, Chief of Orthopaedics at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, spokesperson for Watson Clinic Orthopedic Department, author of numerous articles, and voted by Money Magazine as “Top Orthopaedic Surgeon” in 2003, voted one of Connolly’s “Best Physicians in Florida” in 2000, and selected as “Top Doctor” in 2002 by Consumer Guides, and “America’s Top Orthopedists” in 2009 by Consumers’ Research Council of America.
Physician Assistants:
Jason Bruce Bulman, PA-C, MPAS
Vishia Michelle Sule, PA-C
Kevin M. Wemyss, PA-C, MPAS, CPT, SP, USA
Hotline (24/7): 863-680-7513
Dr. Vo and his staff will work in to evaluate and treat any acute orthopaedic injuries within 24 to 48 hours. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 863-680-7214.
 Peter Kazmier, MD Training: Internship in General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellow and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, University of Missouri; Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma, Florida Hospital
Member: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,Missouri State Orthopaedic Association, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Florida Orthopaedic Society
Unique Qualifications: Orthopaedic trauma; Treats closed or open injuries and fractures from various sports, pelvic and acetabular surgery, correction of bone deformities and infections, staged limb reconstruction and other minimally invasive procedures.
Training: Internship in Surgery and a Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ohio State University Hospital
Board Certifications: Orthopaedic Surgery
Member: American Medical Association; Florida Medical Association
Unique Qualifications: Dr. Volpe previously performed orthopaedic research, which involved advances in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic trauma care. Throughout his career, he has treated athletic injuries in patients ranging from the recreational child to the professional football, golfers and baseball athletes. In addition to non-operative treatment of the injured athlete, arthroscopic and percutaneous techniques are employed to minimize time off from athletic participation. Procedures include arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, shoulder instability surgery, ACL reconstruction, knee cartilage repair, total shoulder, reverse total shoulder, percutaneous scaphoid fixation, and repairs/reconstructions of ankle and elbow ligaments and tendons.
Dr. Volpe was the first surgeon in the area to complete training in computer navigation for joint replacement surgery. As a result of his orthopaedic knowledge, expertise and patient outcomes, Money Magazine recognized him as Top Orthopedic Surgeon and “America’s Top Orthopedists” by Consumers’ Research Council of America.
8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday)
For additional information, please call 863-680-7214.
Physicians
Locations
Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33805
Physical Therapy
1430 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33805
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