Watson Clinic Offers Expanded Appointment Availability

Guest Blog Post

t’s important to make time for your health, but sometimes life’s obligations can get in the way. That’s why Watson Clinic’s team of expert physicians and providers work diligently to be there when you need them the most. By offering flexible and immediate appointment availability, you can enjoy a fulfilling healthcare experience on your schedule.

Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine specialist Dr. Guillermo Vasquez and his team - including registered nurse practitioners Emily Beriswill, APRN, Brandi N. Plummer, APRN and Jennifer Potts, APRN - offer expanded appointment availability from their Watson Clinic South offices at 1033 N. Parkway Frontage Rd. in south Lakeland, including:

• Weekdays starting at 7 am or earlier
• Extended weekday afternoons until 6 pm
• Saturday morning hours
• Same-day in-person or video appointments for more urgent healthcare concerns

Two members of the team - Dr. Vasquez and Jennifer Potts, APRN – are also fluent in Spanish.
Appointments may be scheduled with Dr. Vasquez and each member of his care team by calling 863-680-7190 or by visiting WatsonClinic.com/Vasquez.

Family Medicine
If Watson Clinic Highlands at 2300 E. County Rd. 540A in south Lakeland is more convenient to your home or place of work, then you can receive same-day or next-day primary care services courtesy of Adilene Alvardo, APRN, a registered nurse practitioner who works alongside board-certified Family Medicine specialist Dr. Brett Widick.

New and existing Watson Clinic patients can schedule their appointment by calling 863-680-7190 or visiting WatsonClinic.com/AAlvarado.
 
Nephrology
Whether you’re seeking treatment or ongoing management for high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and other related disorders, Watson Clinic’s Nephrology department is a trusted leader in kidney care for countless patients. Receiving the expert kidney care you rely on is easier than ever thanks to board-certified Nephrology specialists Dr. Michael Achinger and Dr. Steven Achinger, who have expanded their appointment availability to include select Saturdays from Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland.

For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 863-680-7190 or visit WatsonClinic.com/Nephrology.
 
Optometry
Watson Clinic’s Optometry department at Watson Clinic Main specializes in routine and diabetic eye exams, as well as the diagnosis and management of common eye disorders, including glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, cataracts and macular degeneration, and eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions.

The department offers timely care, including same-day appointment availability for routine eye care needs.

Call 863-680-7486 or visit WatsonClinic.com/Optometry for more information and to schedule an appointment.
 
Walk-in Care Locations
Watson Clinic’s three walk-in care facilities – Urgent Care Main, Urgent Care South and XpressCare Highlands – offer comprehensive care for minor illnesses and injuries without the need for an appointment. Whether you’re a first-time or established Watson Clinic patient, these facilities offer a convenient option if you can’t wait for a regular appointment with your doctor. Each location is open during expanded hours seven days a week, and features a team of board-certified physicians and expert care team members, as well as on-site radiology and laboratory capabilities for quicker results and more efficient treatments. Watson Clinic’s walk-in care facilities also offer an On My Way feature within the Watson Clinic Patient Portal platform, which allows patients to reserve a time in advance to receive care. 

Watson Clinic Urgent Care Main
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33805
Hours: Monday – Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm

Watson Clinic Urgent Care South
1033 N. Parkway Frontage Rd. (behind Oakbridge Centre in south Lakeland)
Lakeland, FL 33803
Hours: Monday – Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm

Watson Clinic XpressCare Highlands
2300 E. County Rd. 540A
Lakeland, FL 33813
Hours: Monday – Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm, Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm
             
For more information on each walk-in care location, visit WatsonClinic.com/WalkIn