Sports Medicine Program
Fast Track Care For The Fast Paced Athlete:
Watson Clinic's Sports Medicine Program comprises a team of sports medicine experts dedicated to excellence in health and performance of competitive athletes. From evaluations to surgical intervention, from rehabilitation to strategies for prevention of repeat injuries.
- Board-certified physicians
- Certified physician assistants
- Specialized physical therapists
- NATA-certified athletic trainer
Sports Medicine Services:
- Consultations and appointments can be accommodated within 24 to 48 hours.
- Fellowship-trained Sports Medicine specialists for non-surgical treatment and Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery and comprehensive reconstructive surgery.
- Access to Watson Clinic's highly respected array of physicians and medical providers from radiologists to cardiologists to surgeons.
- State-of-the-art digital imaging department, featuring advanced X-ray, CT scan and MRI technology.
- Comprehensive rehabilitation services offered at Watson Clinic's Center for Rehabilitative Medicine with licensed physical and occupational therapists.
- Event/outreach coverage: On-site athletic trainers for coverage of select game times, pre-season physicals, training room coverage.
About The Program:
Watson Clinic is proud to have served the healthcare needs of Central Florida since 1941. Medical technology has changed dramatically since then; however, a singular focus on each patient has remained unchanged. With the patient's care in mind, Watson Clinic has expanded the Sports Medicine program and increased access to meet the demands of the Lakeland community's growing population and escalating athletic involvement.
"Watson Clinic has been the official medical provider for the Detroit Tigers/Lakeland Flying Tigers for several years. Their level of service, commitment and expertise ensure that our team members remain strong and healthy season after season," said Ron Myers, Director of Florida Operations - Lakeland Flying Tigers.
In addition to the Tigers, several of our Sports Medicine physicians and Orthopaedic
surgeons serve as team physicians providing comprehensive care and
injury prevention techniques to the athletic teams at:
- Florida Southern Athletics
- Southeastern University Athletics
Watson Clinic also currently works with many area high school athletic programs including:
- George Jenkins High School
- Kathleen High School
- Lake Gibson High School
- Lakeland High School
- McKeel High School
- Mulberry High School
- Santa Fe Catholic High School
- Tenoroc High School
Additionally, we work exclusively with several competitive teams.
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Arthritis, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, General Orthopaedics, Hip & Thigh, Knee & Leg, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Arthritis, Adult Reconstruction, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Forearm, General Orthopaedics, Hand, Hip & Thigh, Knee & Leg, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Arthritis, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, General Orthopaedics, Hip & Thigh, Knee & Leg, Shoulder, Sports Medicine