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
Call today for a personal, confidential consultation!
Otolaryngology Physicians & Providers:
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
Serge 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.