Otolaryngology (ENT)
Watson Clinic’s
otolaryngologists (ENT) diagnose and treat disorders of the ear, nose, throat
and head and neck regions. Our board-certified physicians are among the most
respected and experienced in the area, treating many of the most common medical
afflictions. They are pleased to perform ENT surgical procedures exclusively
from
Baycare/Bartow
Regional Medical Center.
Click here to view their department
brochure.
Our team of ENT physicians work closely
with our
Speech
- Language Pathology department on a wide variety of throat disorders
as well, including:
- Tonsillitis
- Hoarseness
- Laryngitis
- Vocal cord
nodules and polyps
- Cancer of
the larynx
- Voice
disorders
- Speech
disorders
- Sleep
apnea and snoring
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
They also collaborate with our Hearing
Center audiologists to treat ear disorders, such as:
We are proud to partner with the American
Institute of Balance (AIB) to provide comprehensive evaluation and management
for patients with dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders. Today's new
technologies allow for easy and comfortable evaluation for children and adults
in less than 90 minutes.
Services related to nose/nasal disorders
include:
- Sinusitis
- Deformity
repair
- Deviated
septum correction
- The
treatment of olfactory disorders
- The
removal of nasal polyps
- Treatments
of nasal congestion
Additional treatments include:
- Complex
head and neck cancer removal procedures
- Ear
Reshaping Surgery for Children - Otoplasty
- Thyroid
and parathyroid surgery
- Skull base
- Salivary
glands disorders
- Evaluation
of neck masses
Saturday Hours Available:
Call today for a personal, confidential
consultation!
Otolaryngology Physicians &
Providers:
Roland Z. Gerencer, MD
- Medical
School: University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, MD
- Internship:
Grey Nuns Hospital, Edmonton, Canada
- Residency:
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, Residency, Otolaryngology
- Fellowship: Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL, Rhinology
- Board-certified:
Otolaryngology
- Fellow:
American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
- Member:
American Rhinologic Society, American Headache Society, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Serge
Jean, MD, PhD
Dr. Jean's Brochure
- Medical
School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, MD, PhD
- Internship:
John Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, MD, General Surgery
- Residency:
John Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, MD, Otolaryngology
- Board-certified:
Otolaryngology
- Fellow:
American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
- Member:
American Medical Association, American Society for Head and Neck Surgery
Raam
S. Lakhani, MD
Dr. Lakhani's Brochure
Dr. Lakhani's Pediatric Otoplasty
Brochure
- Medical
School: University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL, MD
- Internship:
Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, General
Surgery
- Residency: Wayne
State University, Detroit, MI, Otolaryngology
- Fellowship: State
University of New York, Syracuse, NY, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Board-certified:
Otolaryngology & Facial Plastic
Surgery
- Fellow:
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Member:
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Association
for Research in Otolaryngology
Pranay
C. Patel, MD
- Medical
School: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, MD
- Internship:
Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR, General Surgery
- Residency:
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, Otolaryngology
- Research
Fellowship: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA, Surgical Endocrinology
- Board-certified:
Otolaryngology
- Fellow:
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy
of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons
- Member:
American Medical Association
Caitlyn S. Beacham, APRN
Caitlyn Beacham's Brochure
- Undergraduate
Degree: Polk State College, Lakeland, FL, ASN
- Nursing
School: Polk State College, Lakeland, FL, BSN
- Masters
Program: University of Central Florida College of Nursing, Orlando, FL, MSN
- Member:
American Nurses Association, Florida Nurses Association, American Academy of
Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing -
Theta Epsilon Chapter
Dawn Durrell, PA
Dawn Durrell's Brochure
- Undergraduate
Degree: Southeastern University, Lakeland, BS
- Masters
Program: Nova Southeastern University, Orlando, FL, MS
- Member: American
Academy of Physician Assistants, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, The
Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck
Surgery
Amanda Estupinan, APRN
Amanda Estupinan's Brochure
- Nursing
School: Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL, BSN
- Masters
Program: Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL, MSN
- Member:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International
Honors Society of Nursing
Kayla Hester, APRN
- Nursing
School: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, BSN
- Masters
Program: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, MSN
- Member:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Ryan Payne, PA
Ryan Payne's
Brochure
- Undergraduate
Degrees: Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL, BS, Biology/Pre-Physical
Therapy and Athletic Training
- Masters
Programs: University of Georgia College of Education in Athens, GA, MS,
Kinesiology; and Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, MS,
Physician Assistant Studies
- Member:
Certified Member, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Nakisha Watson,
APRN
- Nursing
School: Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, BSN
- Masters
Program: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, MSN
- Member:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Polk County Advanced Practice Nurses
Association
Heather M. Wilson,
APRN
Heather Wilson's Brochure
- Undergraduate
Degree: Polk Community College, Winter Haven, FL, ADN
- Nursing
School: Chamberlain University, Addison, IL, BSN
- Masters
Program: Chamberlain University, Addison, IL, MSN
- Member:
Polk County Advanced Practice Nurses Association, American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Physicians & Providers
Roland Z. Gerencer, MDSerge Jean, MD, PhDRaam S. Lakhani, MDPranay C. Patel, MDCaitlyn S. Beacham, APRNJessica Cuzzone, APRNDawn Durrell, PAAmanda Estupinan, APRNKayla Hester, APRNRyan Payne, PANakisha Watson, APRNHeather M. Wilson, APRN
Please call 863-904-6296 for additional information.