Watson Clinic
Pulmonology • Lakeland, FL • Since 1941 • 1 location listed (Watson Clinic Main) locations
About
Summary: Watson Clinic is a large multispecialty medical group based in Lakeland, Florida, offering pulmonology among its 40+ specialties. Founded in 1941, the clinic employs about 220+ board-certified physicians and 481 staff across 5 main locations in Lakeland and nearby counties (Polk, Pasco, Hillsborough). They provide primary care, cardiology, OB-GYN, ophthalmology, orthopedics, urology, and other services, plus XpressCare for after-hours walk-in care. For pulmonology-specific care, they have a broad network of specialists within a comprehensive Florida-based healthcare system. Main clinic: 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805. Contact: 33804-5000 or 863-680-7000.
Clinic Type
Pulmonology
Address
Watson Clinic Main, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805
Phone
863-680-7190
PatientRelations@WatsonClinic.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What conditions do Watson Clinic pulmonologists treat?
They specialize in pulmonary diseases including pneumonia, asthma, emphysema, tuberculosis, COPD and complex chest infections.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News & World Report: 5/5 (7)
- U.S. News & World Report: 5/5 (50)
- Healthgrades: 5/5 (5)
- WebMD Care: 4.5/5 (11)
- Vitals: 3.6/5 (7)
Patients praise
- Thorough and knowledgeable patient examinations
- Compassionate and professional demeanor
- Effective diagnosis and treatment planning
- Ease of communication with medical staff
Common complaints
- Mixed feedback regarding bedside manner and communication style for some providers
- Occasional concerns about follow-up care and responsiveness
"He was so easy to talk to, very kind. Went thru my whole history even found notes from a doctor I went to 8 yrs ago. He is very thorough and knows his stuff."
— Healthgrades (Dr. James Brown)"Not a good doctor Good personality and can get you assuming he knows everything. My neighbor warned me about him but I didn’t listen to her initially. She was right"
— WebMD Care (Dr. James Brown)"I have stage 4 Emphysema and he is fantastic!!! Very thorough and listens like you're ..."
— Facebook Group (Dr. Joseph Demidovich)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- AdventHealth and community leaders unveil new Pulmonology and Critical Care office in Lake Wales | AdventHealth News and Stories — Aug 27, 2025
- Polk medical entities mostly mum on call to end vaccine mandates — Sep 12, 2025
- Pulmonologist joins AdventHealth Waterman | AdventHealth News and Stories — Dec 17, 2025
- Polk medical entities mostly mum on call to end vaccine mandates — Sep 12, 2025
- New Critical Care Pulmonology Physicians Join FPG - First Physicians Group — Sep 12, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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