Rheumatology

Phone: 863-680-7486

Rheumatologists treat a variety of complex inflammatory conditions involving the joints, connective tissues, autoimmune system and blood vessels, including arthritis, osteoporosis, lupus, back pain and fibromyalgia. Many of these conditions are challenging to diagnose, and are of a degenerative nature, potentially resulting in lifelong disability and discomfort if not detected and treated early by a medical professional with specialty training in rheumatologic disorders.
 
Oftentimes, rheumatologists will work in concert with additional specialists such as pain management physicians, physical therapists and occupational therapists to achieve the most comprehensive and effective plan of treatment.
 
Watson Clinic’s team of board-certified rheumatologists all have specialized training in the fields of internal medicine and rheumatology.
 

Rheumatology Physicians:

 
Leen Al Saleh, MD
Leen Al Saleh, MD
  • Medical School: Damascus University School of Medicine, Damascus, Syria, MD
  • Residency: Medstar Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, Internal Medicine
  • Fellowship: Medstar Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, Rheumatology
  • Board-certified: Internal Medicine

 
Dr. Lilliam E. Ayala Garcia, MD
Lilliam E. Ayala Garcia, MD
  • Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Jalixco, Mexico, MD
  • Internship: New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
  • Residency: Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Juan, PR, Internal Medicine
  • Fellowship: University of Miami, Miami, FL, Rheumatology
  • Board-certified: Internal Medicine; Subspecialty Board of Rheumatology Certification
  • Member: American College of Rheumatology

Dr. Spencer Motley
Spencer A. Motley, MD
  • Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, MD
  • Internship & Residency: Keesler Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS, Internal Medicine
  • Fellowship: San Antonio Military Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX, Rheumatology
  • Board-certified: Internal Medicine; Subspecialty Board of Rheumatology Certification
  • Member: American College of Rheumatology, American College of Physicians

Dr. Sandeep B. Viswanath
Sandeep B. Viswanath, DO
  • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL, DO
  • Residency: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, IL, Residency, Internal Medicine
  • Fellowship: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, FL, Rheumatology
  • Board-certified: Internal Medicine; Subspecialty Board of Rheumatology Certification
  • Member: Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, American College of Rheumatology, American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Internists

 

Locations

Watson Clinic Main
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33805

Please call 863-680-7486 for additional information.