Blog

Watson Clinic Updates - July 2026

Here are some exciting moves and changes that taken place throughout Watson Clinic in recent weeks. Please keep these in mind when scheduling your next appointment. In an effort to increase the efficiency of care for our patients, our Bartow Building A location no longer offers radiology services . Patients who have typically visited this location for DEXA Scan and X-ray can now receive these services at our nearby Highlands , Parkway Medical Center , South or Main facilities. Board-certified Po...

Blood pressure monitors: Avoid these common mistakes

Want to take a more active role in your own health? Monitoring your blood pressure at home is a good start. After all, nearly 50% of all American adults who have high blood pressure, or hypertension, don’t even know it. But beware of seemingly minor missteps that can make your blood pressure reading inaccurate. Here are five of the most common monitoring mistakes and how to avoid them: 1. An inaccurate device. There are a lot of options available for home blood pressure monitoring kits. Bu...

Watch out for these 7 common foot problems

Every day, your feet take you where you need to go. Plus, they may dance for joy, run for miles and even look cute in sandals. So, when a foot problem occurs, it can really limit how you live your life. Luckily, a foot specialist, known as a podiatrist, can help you find relief for these common foot conditions and more: 1. Achilles tendinopathy. This causes acute and chronic pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon at the back of the lower leg and ankle. Poorly fitting or worn-out shoes, incorr...

Make sun safety a priority for your skin

While you're soaking up some fun this summer, don't forget to protect the skin you're in and your overall health. Unlike visible light, ultraviolet UV sunrays pack enough energy to damage the DNA in your skin cells. This can lead to skin cancer, including basal and squamous cell skin cancers the most common kinds and melanoma the most deadly kind . UV skin damage can also cause you to have more wrinkles or other signs of aging, such as dark spots and leathery skin. Save your skin You can help re...

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...