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New Physicians and Medical Providers - 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 schedule...

Scenes from the Clinic - June 2026

A Heart-to-Heart Talk Watson Clinic board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Ray Cutro discussed all things related to heart rhythm disorders during a well-attended free lecture earlier this month. For more information on Dr. Cutro, call 863-680-7490 or visit WatsonClinic.com/Cutro . Bartow Chamber Previews New Hospital Watson Clinic Chief Executive Officer Jason Hirsbrunner and Senior Vice President of Orlando Health’s Midwest Florida region Carlos Carrasco addressed membe...

Pregnancy brain

If you're pregnant or have previously been pregnant, you've probably experienced some minor lapses in memory. For instance, do you keep losing your car keys? Ever driven off with your coffee cup still sitting on the roof of your car? If these sound familiar, you're not alone. The likely culprit: pregnancy brain. What is pregnancy brain? When you're pregnant, it's not unusual to have trouble focusing, processing ideas and remembering things. It likely happens because of changes that affect how th...

A quick guide to thyroid disease

Meet your thyroid, a hardworking gland at the front of your neck that's shaped a bit like a butterfly. Your thyroid gland makes hormones to regulate the way your body uses energy. These hormones affect some of your body's most important functions, including metabolism, temperature, heart rate, digestion, mood and blood pressure. In other words, your thyroid helps keep your body functioning at its best. And problems with your thyroid can affect your daily life and health. What can go wrong? Thyro...

6 facts about cataracts

Cataracts can cloud your view of the world, as though you were looking through a dusty windshield. They form over the lens in the eye and, without treatment, can make it hard for you to see. Cataracts are most often a result of age-related changes in the eyes. Less often, they can be caused by other things, like traumatic eye injury. Because cataracts are so common, it pays to know a few facts about them. 1. You can be born with a cataract. It's rare, but sometimes babies can be born with a cata...