Health Scene Magazine
Working Together for a Healthier Tomorrow
From the Desk of Dr. William J. Roth
As the population of Polk County and surrounding communities continues to boom, the need for convenient, accessible healthcare services is growing along with it.
That’s why we’re proud to announce that Watson Clinic and Orlando Health have joined forces on an exciting new project: the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital.
Opening in June of 2026, the seven-story inpatient facility at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Blvd. in south Lakeland will be equipped with more than 300 beds and staffed by Watson Clinic’s exceptional team of physicians and providers.
The hospital will offer a wealth of features and benefits to the community, including:
- Over 49 emergency and observational beds
- 11 operating rooms
- 4 cardiac and interventional suites
- 18 intensive care unit beds
- 8 labor and delivery rooms
- A neonatal intensive care unit will debut shortly after the hospital opens
This affiliation builds upon the Clinic’s 84 years of deeply rooted history within the community and ensures that patients will continue to have access to the doctors and the care they know and trust most.
It’s important to note that Watson Clinic is only collaborating with Orlando Health on this particular hospital to better serve the healthcare needs of our community. We continue to operate independently as a physician-owned healthcare provider with 20 additional locations across Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough counties.
Visit
WatsonClinic.com/OH for more information on the project and keep an eye on future issues of Health Scene for additional updates.
Watson Clinic strives to be where our patients need us the most, and we thank you for the privilege of caring for you and your family.
Yours in good health,
William J. Roth, MD, PhD
Watson Clinic Managing Partner
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