
Dr. Patrick Francois, Nephrology,
Main & Highlands, was complimented for being an “excellent doctor” in a
recent message submitted through MyChart.
A patient left a comment through
MyChart for Keshayla Young, APRN, Pulmonology, Main, praising her for being
attentive and extremely knowledgeable.
Dr. Elaine Turcan, Family
Medicine, South, received a compliment through MyChart from a patient who
characterized her as “analytical, knowledgeable, experienced and caring. I am
so blessed to come to Watson Clinic and to have Dr. Turcan as my primary doctor.”
Several patients wrote to us in
praise of Dr. Steven Colucci, Internal Medicine, Main. “I love Colucci,” one
patient wrote. Another patient sent a message calling Dr. Colucci “the type of
person that listens to you, and he’s always smiling and seems happy to see
you.” “He is my hero,” wrote another. “Communicative, candid, knowledgeable,
and solution oriented.”
Anjali Nair, APRN, Pulmonology,
Main received praise from a grateful patient through MyChart.
A patient wrote to express their
appreciation to Lisa Korin, PA, Dermatology, Bella Vista Building (BVB), for
being thorough and professional.
Dr. Martha Castillo, General
Surgery, Main, “was very professional and described my medical condition in a
compassionate and respectful manner, allowing me to feel comfortable and
confident about treatment options” a patient recently wrote in a message sent
through MyChart.
Dr. Jarrett Gregory, Urgent Care
South, received a compliment from a patient which read, “we come to Urgent Care
South because Dr. Gregory is smart, kind and professional.”
A patient submitted a message
through MyChart to express their appreciation for Jack Ryals, PT, OCS, Physical
Therapy, Center for Rehabilitative Medicine (CRM). “Jack is the best,” the
patient praised.
A recent patient left praise on
Google for Dr. Phuc Vo, Orthopaedic Surgery, Main. “It was a five-star
experience,” the patient wrote. “I appreciate his heart and care for others.”
“Wow! She changed my life,” raved
one patient in a recent Google review for Dr. Faeza Kazmier, Plastic &
Reconstructive Surgery, Women’s Center. “Your talent is unbelievable!”
Dr. Guillermo Vasquez, Internal
Medicine, South, received warm words of thanks from a patient on Google. “I
can't thank you enough for the special, excellent care you have provided,” they
shared. “I am blessed that you are my doc!”
Multiple patients took to Google
to write positive reviews for Dr. Agustin Tavares, Internal Medicine, South,
and his team. “His care team is tops!” wrote one. “My experience was
excellent,” shared another.
Dr. Timothy C. Gompf, Pediatric
Hospitalist, Lakeland Regional Health (LRH), received praise from a grateful
parent in a Google review. “Dr. Gompf is the best pediatric hospitalist a
family could hope to have on their side,” they wrote. “I feel incredibly
grateful every day knowing my son was in such capable hands.”
Dr. Dominic DiPierro, Podiatric
Surgery, Highlands & Bartow Building A, received positive Google reviews
from multiple patients. “He listened to my concerns, and handled each problem I
had with professionalism, compassion, and knowledge.” “Dr. DiPierro was most
pleasant with a good personality. I would recommend him for any podiatry
issue.”
Dr. Richard Dudrak, Urgent Care
Main, was praised in a Google review for his “bedside manner, compassion and
dedication to patient care.”
A patient thanked Dr. Samantha
Curtis, OB-GYN, Highlands, for making her feel genuinely heard. “When I was
having issues that led to surgery,” the patient wrote, “she made me feel at
ease and confident that I was in the best hands.”
Dr. Yeneneh Desta, Infectious
Diseases, Main, “cared for my mom in a kind and gentle way, giving her
reassurance and hope when she needed it most,” wrote a recent patient on
Google.
After a series of recent
appointments, a patient left a glowing review on Google for Dr. Tri Pham,
Infectious Diseases, Main. “Dr. Pham took the time to carefully assess my
situation and helped me find the right medication, putting me on the road to
recovery,” the patient shared. “I highly recommend Dr. Pham and his care team
to anyone looking for compassionate and thorough medical care.”
A patient praised Dr. Faria Ahmed,
OB-GYN, Highlands, in a recent Google review for being kind, patient, and
thorough. “She works collaboratively with her patients to create individualized
plans of care. She supports you through the difficult moments and celebrates
alongside you during the joyful ones.”
Two patients recently posted
positive notices for Dr. Manoj Dhariwal, XpressCare, Highlands. “He took the
time to listen to me, answer my questions, and make suggestions,” wrote one,
while another who praised him for finding “both of my problems at two different
visits by researching my prior bloodwork and suggesting a certain diagnostic
test for my symptoms.”
A patient praised Paul Champino,
APRN, Family Medicine, Highlands, for being “very friendly and thorough” in a
recent online review.
Patients left several reviews on
Google for Watson Clinic’s multiple walk-in care facilities:
- Urgent Care Main – “This place is FANTASTIC. We were put in a
room and the doctor walked in before I sat down. I was in and out within an
hour with x-rays.”
- Urgent Care South – “They are the best in the county.” “Fast
treatment and great staff!”
- XpressCare Highlands – “We go here every time we have
something urgent. Every other walk-in clinic has let us down, but this one
remains top notch probably because they are a part of Watson Clinic!” “They all
truly care about you as a person and not just another number. I can't say
enough good things about this office.”
A patient left enthusiastic praise
on Google for Dr. James Hardigan, Family Medicine, Main. “In today’s
challenging healthcare environment, his positive attitude and genuine care are
such a breath of fresh air,” the patient wrote. “Dr. Hardigan, you’re never
allowed to retire — they just don’t make doctors like you anymore!”
Two patients left glowing reviews
on Google for ultrasonography tech Kimberly Roberts, Mammography, Women’s
Center. “I really appreciate when someone goes out of their way to make me feel
heard.” “Kimberly was amazing. She was nice and easy to talk to.”
A patient left kudos for Dr. Osman
Latif, Pain Management, Main, and his care team on Google. “The nurses were
caring and made sure I was comfortable. Dr. Latif was very informative and made
sure I understood his plan, which brought me relief right away. I want to thank
them all from the bottom of my heart!”
“This doctor saved my life,”
shared a patient in a recent Google review for Dr. Serge Jean, ENT/Facial
Plastic Surgery, BVB and Highlands. “Dr. Jean took real good care of me and I
owe him everything. If he had not come into my life, I might already be dead.
God bless!”
Dr. Prashant Desai, Orthopaedic
Surgery, Highlands, received a kind review from a patient on Google recently.
“Dr. Desai has performed two knee replacements and a rotator cup repair for me
in the past eight months. I HIGHLY recommend him.”
A patient shared on Google that
they felt “really seen and cared for” during a recent visit with Dr. Stephen
Swengros, Internal Medicine, Highlands. “Thank you, Dr. Swengros!”
A patient left praise for Kayla
Hester, APRN, ENT, BVB & Highlands, after she was accommodated into her
busy schedule on short notice. “Worth the ride to other side of Lakeland. I
felt very confident and comfortable that my problem would be resolved. Please
thank the appointment desk for their empathy and the extra effort.”
A patient left a positive review
on Google for Dr. Ivan Rivera, Internal Medicine, Main. “It was great,” they
praised. “Dr. Rivera seemed very concerned about my conditions and willing to
help.”
A patient complimented lab
assistants Holly Hogan and Hannah Sullivan, Lab, South, for keeping them calm
during a recent blood draw. “I do not like needles. If I had Hannah and Holly
every time it would be so much easier.”
Dr. Richard Moore, Dermatology at
Zephyrhills, received kind remarks from a patient in a recent Google review.
“He treated me with warmth, professionalism, efficiency, and intellect.”
“One of the most thorough and
patient-oriented doctors I have encountered,” a patient recently stated in a
Google review for Dr. Michael Radivilov, Internal Medicine, Main.
“This doctor is clothed with
integrity and kindness,” a patient recently wrote in a Google review for Dr.
Clark Galbraith, Anesthesiology, Surgery Center. “You can feel the hand of God
over him.”
Dr. Dany Barrak, General Surgery
& Surgical Oncology, Main, received glowing compliments from a patient on
Google following their recent surgery. “You will not find a nicer and more
professional doctor who truly cares for his patients,” the patient shared.
In a recent Google review, a
patient complimented Dr. Sumita Chandran, Internal Medicine, Main. “Dr.
Chandran is wonderful and takes time and listens to her patients. The whole
family loves her.”
A patient left a positive Google
review for Dr. Eric Lipson, Pulmonology, Main. “He is the best, I trust him
always,” they wrote.
Dr. Maha Jalab and her care team,
Internal Medicine, South, are “so kind and helpful,” according to one patient’s
recent Google review. The patient added that they have been Dr. Jalab’s patient
for over two decades.
A patient recently left praise in
a Google review for the “very good” care they received from Dr. Oday Abdallah,
Family Medicine, Main.
A recent Google review
complimented Lindsey Simmons, APRN, Family Medicine, Highlands, and her care
team for providing “awesome” care.
A patient called Dr. Ravi Patel,
Family Medicine, Main, a “great doctor” in a recent Google review. “Best I’ve
had so far!”
Dr. John Canto, Cardiology, Main,
is “our idea of the best doctor,” wrote one patient in a recent online review.
“He does not rush us or ignore our questions and concerns.”
Holly Bartley, APRN, Dermatology
at Sun City Center, was singled out in a recent interaction on MyChart. “I’m
completing this survey to express my complete satisfaction,” the patient
shared. “I would not hesitate to refer friends to your practice.”
A patient left a review on Google
complimenting the “awesome” care they received from Dr. Brett Widick, Family
Medicine, Highlands. “So glad I switched over to Dr. Widick and Watson Clinic,”
the patient wrote.
A patient praised Dr. Luke Miller
and his care team, Dermatology, Highlands, for their kind and caring approach.
A patient showered praise upon Dr.
Tarek Garas and his care team, OB-GYN and Urogynecology, BVB, in a recent
Google review. “Dr. Garas is truly the best, safest and most trusted doctor
I’ve ever had! The staff are also so welcoming.”
A patient left a positive review
on Google for Laura Dixon, APRN, Internal Medicine, South. “Laura Dixon is
awesome! I respect her professionalism and caring personality.”
“This man is at the top of his
game,” a patient wrote in a Google review for Ryan Payne, PA, ENT/FPS, BVB.
A patient left a glowing review on
Google for Dr. Melissa Ballengee and her care team, Family Medicine, Main,
claiming they are “always very courteous and respectful.”
A patient described Dr. Manish
Parekh, Internal Medicine, Plant City, as “always pleasant and down to earth”
in a recent Google review.
A patient praised Adriana Herron,
PA, Dermatology at Sun City Center, in a Google review for her careful
examination and recommendations.
Rebecca Brock, PA, Dermatology,
BVB, was “very thorough and genuinely cares for my health,” complimented a
recent patient on Google.
“Thanks for the TLC,” a patient
expressed in a recent Google review for Dr. M. Karina Solorzano-Klapprott,
Family Medicine, Bartow Building A.
A patient expressed their
appreciation on Google for Dr. Donna Asupan, Internal Medicine, Main. “I was
very impressed when she called my husband herself and reported the results of
his test. She is very concerned about our health and we really appreciate it.”
A recent Google review praised
Nakisha Watson, APRN, ENT, BVB, for being “kind, caring and explaining
everything so it was understandable.”
A patient complimented Dr. Richard
Sweeney, Family Medicine, Bartow Building A, on MyChart for being “very
thorough.” Another patient left a positive review for both Dr. Sweeney and his
care team in a Google review. “Dr. Sweeney is easy to talk to and he responds
to all my questions,” the patient remarked. “And the staff is very friendly.”
“Thank you for seeing me and
helping me,” a patient recently submitted to Dr. Michael Band, XpressCare,
Highlands, through MyChart.
Dr. Douglas Shenkman, Orthopaedic
Surgery, Main, received a compliment from a patient through MyChart. “Amazing
as always!”
A patient thanked Dr. Lilliam
Ayala Garcia, Rheumatology, Main, through MyChart for providing exceptional
care.
Jean Kanidis, APRN, and her care
team, Family Medicine, Highlands, were complimented in a recent message
submitted through MyChart. “I had a great office visit today,” the patient
wrote. “Jean, her nurses, and all who work with her are very attentive, kind,
and caring. They are really the best!”
Julienne Melanio, PT, Physical
Therapy, CRM, recently received kind words from a patient through MyChart.
“Thankful for the team that is helping me get better,” the patient shared.
A patient submitted praise for Dr.
Jolian Rios, Hospitalist, LRH. “He was so caring and kind, taking all the time
we needed to answer all my questions.”
Dr. Michael Achinger, Nephrology,
Plant City, “relieves stress over your kidney issues by listening without
criticism,” wrote one patient in a Google review.