New Physicians and Medical Providers - 2026

Thursday, July 9, 2026

We are pleased to welcome an impressive roster of new specialists to Watson Clinic in 2026. They join our team of more than 350 physicians and medical providers across 21 convenient locations in Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. These outstanding additions offer patients the convenience of expanded appointment availability throughout a diverse range of specialties.

Here’s a list of the new physicians and providers who have joined our team so far this year.

Appointments may be scheduled by calling the phone numbers listed, or by clicking the link to reserve an appointment through your MyChart patient portal account.

New Physicians

Ray Cutro, MD – Cardiology, Electrophysiology

Watson Clinic Main, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805
Appointments: 863-680-7490

Robert C. McLean, MD, PhD – Otolaryngology (ENT)
Watson Clinic Plant City, 615 E. Alexander St., Plant City, 33563
Watson Clinic Bartow Building A, 2250 Osprey Blvd., Suite 100, Bartow, FL 33830
Appointments: 863-904-6296

Ngoc Nguyen, MD – Anesthesiology
Watson Clinic Surgery Center, 1315 N. Florida Ave., Lakeland, FL 33805

Axel J. Santiago, MD – Sports Medicine/Nonsurgical Orthopaedics
Watson Clinic Main, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805
Appointments: 863-680-7214

Josephine Shinn, MD – Breast Surgery
Watson Clinic Parkway Medical Center, 4060 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33812
Appointments: 863-680-7486

In the coming weeks and months, Watson Clinic will welcome additional new physicians in departments ranging from

New Providers

Sue Bowles, APRN – Dermatology
Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building, 1755 N. Florida Ave., Lakeland, FL 33805
Supervising Physician: William J. Roth, MD, PhD
Appointments: 863-904-6201

Shannon Burke, PA – Dermatology

Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building, 1755 N. Florida Ave., Lakeland, FL 33805

Supervising Physicians: Sharon I. Fairbee, MD and William J. Roth, MD, PhD

Appointments: 863-904-6201

Grace Diaz, APRN – OB-GYN, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building, 1755 N. Florida Ave., Lakeland, FL 33805
Supervising Physician: Tarek Garas, MD

Appointments: 863-680-7312

Lindsey M. Hill, APRN – Cardiology
Watson Clinic Main, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805
Supervising Physician: Joseph Coffman, MD
Appointments: 863-680-7490

Amelia Hyland, APRN – Infectious Diseases
Bartow Regional Medical Center, 2200 Osprey Blvd., Bartow, FL 33830
Supervising Physician: Tri Pham, MD

Appointments: 863-680-7190

Emily Maldonado, APRN – Internal Medicine
Watson Clinic Highlands, 2300 E. County Rd. 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813
Supervising Physician: Stephen G. Swengros, MD
Appointments: 863-680-7190

Jocelyne Mendoza, PA – Urgent Care
Watson Clinic Urgent Care South, 1033 N. Parkway Frontage Rd., Lakeland, FL 33803
Supervising Physician: Jarett A. Gregory, DO
Appointments: 863-647-4047

Sudha Rao, PA – Pain Management
Watson Clinic Main, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815
Supervising Physician: Shawn Amin, DO
Appointments: 863-680-7300