What Everyone Is Saying

 
 
Recent Patient Testimonials

A patient submitted a message of praise for Dr. Pedro Flores, Family Medicine, Highlands. “He made me feel like he listened to me. He was very kind and professional.”


A patient recently messaged us about their first appointment with Dr. Melissa Ballengee, Family Medicine, Main. “I enjoyed my first experience meeting the physician,” they wrote, adding that they felt a sense of trust with her.


Dr. Madiha Alvi, Endocrinology, Main, is “an incredible doctor with an infectious smile who goes above and beyond for her patients,” wrote one patient in a MyChart message. In a letter, another patient thanked Dr. Alvi for her kindness. And yet another patient praised Dr. Alvi as “the best hands down.”


Ronda Mayes, a Patient Satisfaction Supervisor in the ENT Call Center Reception area, Bella Vista Building (BVB), was praised by a grateful patient who wanted to single out her kindness. “She made me feel at home and welcomed.”


Dr. Joseph Coffman, Cardiology, Main, “was very efficient during our first appointment,” wrote a recent patient. “He gave me my test results and explained the information clearly.”


Dr. Steven Tyree, XpressCare Highlands, “was very pleasant and took care of my issue,” wrote a recent patient. “No complaints!”


Dr. John Canto, Cardiology, Main, “is a great doctor,” enthused one recent patient. “I feel very comfortable with his diagnosis and advice.”


“Grateful for your service,” wrote one grateful patient to Dr. Leonard Gitter, Oncology-Hematology, Cancer & Research Center.


“Thank you so much for seeing me today,” wrote a recent patient to Dr. Kristina Hair, Urgent Care South. “The visit was very pleasant and made me feel like I was given priority care.”


“A great doctor,” wrote one recent patient of Dr. Steven Achinger, Nephrology, Main. “He is wonderful,” shared another patient. “Very caring and always paying attention to what questions I have. I will always keep going to him.”


A patient wrote to express their gratitude to their primary care team, including Dr. James Hardigan and Elizabeth Dry, PA, Family Medicine, Main. “They really love what they do and it shows. I'm very happy and satisfied that they are dedicated to keeping me healthy into my senior years.”


Dr. Luke Miller, Dermatology, Highlands. “I had a good experience and have the upmost confidence in Dr. Miller,” the patient wrote.


“Thank you very much for the great service,” wrote a recent patient to Michael Hancharik, APRN, Urgent Care Main, and staff. “Very efficient!”


A patient shared praise for the skill of Dr. Dominic DiPierro, Podiatric Surgery, Highlands. “It was reassuring knowing I was in good hands!”


“Love my new doctor,” wrote a recent patient of their first appointment with Dr. Dannie Earl, Family Medicine, Main.


A patient praised the friendly and professional service of Brenda O’Hair, PA, Dermatology, Highlands, and her care team. “What a rare treat in today’s world,” they wrote. “I hope you appreciate how lucky you are to have them at Watson Clinic.”


“This doctor actually makes you feel like a patient and not just another number,” shared a recent patient of Dr. Oday Abdallah, Family Medicine, Main.


A patient shared their appreciation for Heather Holst, APRN, Pain Management, Main. “I could barely walk to the clinic before my appointment,” they wrote. “Leaving, it was almost unnoticeable.”


“Everyone was professional and friendly,” wrote a recent patient of Lindsay Jenkins, APRN, Family Medicine, Highlands, and her care team.


A patient submitted a message of gratitude for the care provided to her mother by Dr. Maha Jalab, Internal Medicine, South, and her team. “She is thorough in her diagnosis, shows empathy and compassion without becoming emotional, and absolutely got to the bottom of a serious issue,” they shared. “Her staff is second to none!”


A patient expressed their appreciation to her entire Watson Clinic care team, including Brittany Six, APRN, Oncology-Hematology, Cancer & Research Center. “I have the most caring group of people taking care of me. I feel really safe with them and know that they really care. I have been blessed!”


“Jessica is great,” wrote a recent patient of Jessica Jeffries, PA, Dermatology, Highlands. “Very pleasant!”


A patient recently submitted a message through MyChart to praise the thorough care they received from Stacy Swanson, APRN, Dermatology, South.


“He actually listens to you and pays attention to what you have to say,” wrote a patient of Dr. Ivan Rivera, Internal Medicine, Main. “He is very helpful.”


A patient recently praised Suzanne Cooper, APRN, Internal Medicine, South, as “intelligent, well informed, pleasant and a good communicator.”


“The best and most thorough doctor’s appointment I’ve ever had!” raved one recent patient of their experience with Dr. Michael Radivilov, Internal Medicine, Main.


“She is very calming and caring,” wrote a patient after their appointment with Jessica Cuzzone, APRN, ENT/Facial Plastic Surgery, Highlands.


A patient sent communication through MyChart to express their appreciation for Dr. Erie Steven Uy, Internal Medicine, Main. “Great experience. No long wait. Very knowledgeable doctor.”


A long-time Watson Clinic patient offered praise for Lisa Korin, PA, Dermatology, BVB. “My appointments with Lisa are always on time, and I leave satisfied!”


“I have never been disappointed,” expressed a patient of their appointments with Dr. Steven Colucci, Internal Medicine, Main. “I am blessed to be his patient!”


Dr. Dona Stone, Internal Medicine, South, is “patient, kind and most of all, listens,” a recent patient wrote. “She gives the most information and explanations of any physician.”


Dr. Jarett Gregory, Urgent Care South, was “very professional and concerned with my health issues,” expressed a grateful patient through MyChart. Another remarked how efficient Dr. Gregory and his care team were during their recent visit.


Dr. Sumita Chandran, Internal Medicine, Main, is “very thorough, kind and she listens,” shared a patient through MyChart. “I am very fortunate to have found a doctor like her.”


Dr. Spencer Motley, Rheumatology, Main, received high praise from a recent patient. “He genuinely cares about my health and has exhausted every option to help me with my condition. He is just one of the most personable physicians I’ve met.”


“First class doctor!” a recent patient said of Dr. Yasmin Divine, Urgent Care Main. “She cares!”


Perry Kuhn, PA, Internal Medicine, Main, “never makes you feel rushed,” a patient shared. “He listens to you and is very personable.”


“We never had such complete care with any new primary care team as we did today,” wrote a recent patient of their experience with Emily Maldonado, APRN, Internal Medicine, Highlands.


A patient wrote in to share their appreciation to Julian Rios, APRN, Urgent Care Main, for the great care he and his care team provided.


A patient felt comforted and cared for during their recent appointment with Sue Bowles, APRN, Dermatology, BVB. “She makes you feel comfortable. She explained everything she was going to do. She is an asset to Watson Clinic!”


Dr. Osman Latif, Pain Management, Main, “listens and truly seems to care about my pain issues,” shared a recent patient.


“I think that you and your staff did a totally outstanding job and provided me with great advice and care,” wrote a patient after their recent appointment with Dr. Steven Swengros, Internal Medicine, Highlands, and his team.


Dr. Israel Orta, Neurology, Main, “is a great doctor,” a recent patient wrote. “He is caring and a great listener.”


“Thank you for the care given to me in a timely manner,” wrote a patient after their appointment with Cristan Rios, APRN, Internal Medicine, Main.


A patient wrote to thank William Beatty, DNP, APRN, Nonsurgical Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine, Highlands, for his prompt care and kind treatment. “He was very patient and explained very clearly what his thoughts were,” shared another patient.


“I was thankful to get a next day appointment,” wrote a patient of their recent experience with Dr. Axel Santiago, Nonsurgical Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine, Main. “He was very knowledgeable and professional and treated my knee successfully.”


“She put me at ease the second I met her,” a patient shared in a Google review for Holly Bartley, APRN, Dermatology at Sun City Center. “It was the most pleasant experience!”


“I can’t tell you how much your kindness, compassion and care meant to me,” a patient expressed in a thank you card for Dr. Elisabeth Dupont, Breast Surgery, Women’s Center.


“Had a wonderful experience,” wrote a patient after their first appointment with Kimberly Myers, APRN, Dermatology, BVB.


Melissa Coffman, PT, Physical Therapy, Center for Specialized Rehabilitation, “is so wonderful and caring,” a patient recently shared through MyChart.


“Excellent!” expressed one patient of their recent appointment with Dr. Zully Calvo, Podiatric Surgery, South. “She explained everything in terms I could understand.”


Dr. Richard Sweeney, Family Medicine, Bartow Building A, “took the time during my visit to listen to me,” wrote a recent patient. “He answered my questions and I did not feel rushed.”


“Very good bedside manner, staff is friendly, she really listened to my concerns and made me feel like a person,” wrote a patient in a Google review praising Dr. Sharareh Mazaheri, Family Medicine, Main, and her care team.


A series of Google reviews singled out the outstanding care provided by Laura Deskins, Mammography, Women’s Center. “She calmed me down as soon as I walked in,” read one. “Laura went above and beyond and took extra steps to make sure I got the best testing she could provide,” shared another.


“In essence, he saved my life and I cannot say thank you enough,” shared a patient to Dr. Thomas Moskal, General Surgery, Main.


“He was very kind and attentive and took the time to listen to me,” wrote a patient in a recent Google review of Dr. Eric Lipson, Pulmonology, Main.


“One of the best doctors I have ever seen,” enthused a patient in a five-star Google review for Dr. Tarek Garas, OB-GYN, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, BVB. “He addressed every concern I had and was proactive.”


A patient left a MyChart message to share how impressed they were with Dr. Ray Cutro, Cardiology, Main. “He seemed to understand my concerns and came up with suggestions that made sense,” the patient wrote.


Dr. J. Scott Ferguson, Plastic Surgery, Main, “is personable, pleasant and knowledgeable,” read a recent Google review.


Dr. Pranay Patel, ENT/Facial Plastic Surgery, BVB & Highlands, “is very nice,” shared a patient in a recent Google review. “I would recommend him to a friend.”


Dr. Rick Moore, Dermatology at Zephryhills, “is very thorough in his examinations,” shared a recent patient. “He does an excellent job with little or no discomfort.”


“Was in and out in less than an hour!” enthused one patient in a Google review recounting their experience at Watson Clinic XpressCare Highlands.


“Excellent ophthalmologist,” wrote a recent patient of Dr. Shawn Chhabra, Ophthalmology. Main. “I am very grateful to be under the care of such a highly skilled and knowledgeable doctor.”


A patient called to praise Sheena Gajeton, Reception, Parkway Medical Center, for being very sweet and kind, and for going above and beyond by helping them fill out an important form.


A compliment was received for Kiara Ford, Laboratory, Highlands. “She is a delightful young woman, extremely nice, knowledgeable about blood work, and extremely gentle,” the patient remarked. “Please recognize her for her excellent work!”


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