Saturday, February 04, 2012

Gynecology

When deciding on a provider for your gynecologic care, look to Watson Clinic’s board-certified team for years of experience and superior surgical capabilities. They perform a full range of treatments from annual evaluations and pap smears to hysterectomies and complex surgical procedures. Our board-certified gynecologists are assisted by a team of female providers who are highly trained women’s health specialists. All surgical procedures are conveniently performed at nearby Lakeland Surgical and Diagnostic Center and Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Best of all, you’ll reap the benefits of receiving your care within the network of Watson Clinic’s 40 specialties and over 220 board-certified physicians, ensuring that nearly every medical need you may incur during your treatment can be met with maximum efficiency.

New Permanent Birth Control Solution Offered

Watson Clinic’s gynecology department has added a new procedure available for permanent birth control called Essure, which can be performed in a doctor’s office in less than an hour.

During the procedure, small flexible micro-inserts are placed into the fallopian tubes by way of the body’s cervix. Over a period of three months, the body and the inserts work together to form a natural barrier that prevents the sperm from meeting the egg.

Additional benefits of Essure include:

Essure doesn’t involve hormones or incisions
It can be performed in the doctor’s office without the need for general anesthesia. It may also be performed in the Outpatient Surgery Center.
Most women experience little to no downtime and can resume their regular activities within 24 to 48 hours after having the Essure procedure.
Essure has been FDA-approved and in-use for over five years.
Essure is 99.80 percent effective based on four years of follow up, with zero pregnancies in clinical trials.

This procedure is also performed by most of the OB/GYN doctors at Watson Clinic. Essure is not reversible and may not be appropriate for every woman.

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For more information on this procedure, or to schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified gynecologists to discuss all forms of permanent birth control, please call 863-680-7243. Information is also available at www.essure.com.

Gynecology Physicians:

William M. Alford, M.D., FACOG

Medical Degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, Indiana University Medical Center, Clinical Faculty
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member, Fellow, American College of Gynecologists, American Society of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, The International Society for Advancement of Humanistic Studies in Gynecology, American Fertility Society
Permanent birth control solutions including Essure tubal occlusion without incision

John R. Ellington, Jr., M.D., FACOG

Medical Degree from Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Obstetrics and Gynecology Internship, University of Alabama Medical Center, University Hospital, Birmingham, AL
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency and Instructor, University of Alabama Medical Center, University Hospital, Birmingham, AL
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Member, RHOCHI Honorary Pharmaceutical Society, Charles E. Flowers Gynecologic Society, Continental Gynecologic Society, American Fertility Society, Association of Gynecologists/Laparoscopists

Ralph Henry Jennings, Jr., M.D., FACOG, FACS

Medical Degree from University of Arkansas School of Medicine, Little Rock, AR
Rotating Internship, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (Chief Resident) and Instructor, University of Arkansas Medical Center, Little Rock, AR
Military Service, U.S. Air Force
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Member, Florida Medical Society, Florida Obstetric and Gynecologic Society, Southern Medical Association (Chairman 1984, Gynecology Section), Southern Gynecological and Obstetrical Society (President 1995-96), Southeastern Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (President 1980), South Atlantic Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology (President 1996-97), Alpha Omega Alpha (Honorary Medical Society), Alpha Epsilon Delta
Permanent birth control solutions including Essure tubal occlusion without incision

Obstetrics - Gynecology Physicians:

Tarek G. Garas, M.D., FACOG, FACS

Medical Degree from Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Southern Medical Association, William A. Little Society, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Physicians for Women’s Health, Christian Medical and Dental Association, American College of Surgeons, Florida Obstetric and Gynecologic Society, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Society of Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeons
Has obtained certification in Robotic Surgery for benign gynecologic procedures
Permanent birth control solutions including Essure tubal occlusion without incision
Dr. Garas also has Nicole Clinard, ARNP on staff to help with the Incontinence & Bladder Health Program

J. Brian Hopper, M.D., FACOG

Medical Degree from University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, TN
Obstetrics and Gynecology Internship, University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member, American Medical Association, Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Florida Medical Association, Southern Medical Association, Florida OB/GYN Society, Polk County Medical Association

Donald W. Langley, D.O., FACOG

Medical Degree from University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MO
Internship, Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Residency, University of Florida College of Medicine, Pensacola, FL
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member, American Medical Association, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Florida Obstetric and Gynecologic Society, Polk County Medical Association
Permanent birth control solutions including Essure tubal occlusion without incision

James B. Mammel, M.D., FACOG

Medical Degree from University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internship and Residency, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Member, American Fertility Society, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, The International Society for Advancement of Humanistic Studies in Medicine, South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Galens Medical Society, Polk County Medical Association
Permanent birth control solutions including Essure tubal occlusion without incision

Pamela D. Schwartz, D.O., FACOG

Medical Degree from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Internship, Wellington Regional Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Residency, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, American Osteopathic Association, North American Menopause SocietyMedical Degree from University of Michigan

Dr. Diana Wilson Diana L. Wilson, MD

Medical degree from University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internship & Residency, University of Missouri/Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecology, National Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Polk County Medical Association
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Gynecologic Oncology Physician:

Richard J. Cardosi, M.D., FACOG, FACS

Medical Degree from University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internship & Residency, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
Gynecologic Oncology, Fellowship, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Subspecialty Certification in Gynecologic Oncology
Member, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncologists, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Florida Medical Society

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner:

Susan C. Bogel, ARNP-C

Nurse Practitioner who works in conjunction with Dr. John Ellington

Watson Clinic Main - 1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland

Educational Activities:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
Master of Science Degree in Nursing from University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Nicole K. Clinard, ARNP-C

Nurse Practitioner who works in conjunction with Dr. Tarek Garas

Watson Clinic Main - 1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland

Educational Activities:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, FL
Master of Science Degree in Nursing from University of Tampa, Tampa, FL

Gynecology Providers: Susan C. Bogel, ARNP-C Nicole K. Clinard, ARNP-C	Gynecologic Oncology: Richard J. Cardosi, MD Valerie L. Wengert, PA-C
Obstetrics-Gynecology

Physicians

William M. Alford, MD
John R. Ellington, Jr., MD
Tarek G. Garas, MD
J. Brian Hopper, MD
Ralph Henry Jennings, Jr., MD
Donald W. Langley, DO
James B. Mammel, MD
Pamela D. Schwartz, DO
Diana L. Wilson, MD

Locations

Watson Clinic Main
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33805

Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands
2140 E. County Rd. 540A
Lakeland, FL 33813

Please call 863-680-7243 to schedule an appointment.