Internal Medicine Doctors & Physicians in Lakeland, Florida
Internal Medicine • Lakeland, FL • Since 1941 • 4 locations locations
About
Summary: Watson Clinic is a large, private multispecialty medical group based in Lakeland, Florida, with more than 220 board-certified physicians across 40 specialties, including internal medicine. Founded in 1941, it operates the Main Clinic at 1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard and 16 satellite locations across Polk, Pasco, and Hillsborough counties. Services cover primary care and numerous specialties (e.g., cardiology, OB-GYN, ophthalmology, orthopedics, urology) along with walk-in XpressCare for after-hours care. The clinic employs about 481 people and offers a wide range of clinical and support roles, including internal medicine physicians among its internal medicine/primary care providers. Contact: marketing@watsonclinic.com; main phone numbers: 33804-5000 and 863-680-7000.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
Watson Clinic Main 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805; Watson Clinic Highlands 2300 E. County Road 540A, Lakeland Highlands, FL 33813; Watson Clinic Plant City 615 E. Alexander St., Plant City, FL 33563; Watson Clinic South 1033 N. Parkway Frontage Rd., Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone
863-680-7190 (Main) and 813-719-2500 (Plant City)
PatientRelations@WatsonClinic.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
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FAQs
What are the age guidelines for internal medicine patients?
Internal medicine physicians treat adult patients, typically beginning at ages 16 - 18 as they transition from pediatric care.
How can I schedule an appointment with internal medicine specialists?
For more information or to schedule an appointment with internal medicine specialists, call 863-680-7190 (Main/General) or 813-719-2500 (Plant City).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 2.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.2/5 (16 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 3.4/5 (10 reviews)
- Vitals: 4.2/5 (6 reviews)
- WebMD: 3.5/5 (8 ratings)
- Vitals: 4.7/5 (Not explicitly stated (implied multiple reviews))
- Vitals: 3.9/5 (Not explicitly stated)
- Healthgrades: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
Patients praise
- Thorough examination and attention to medical history
- Compassionate, caring, and attentive communication style
- Strong focus on preventive care and chronic disease management
- Effective listening and willingness to answer questions thoroughly
Common complaints
- Poor bedside manner and perceived lack of empathy
- Long wait times for appointments
- Issues with office communication and scheduling staff
- Patients feeling rushed or ignored during consultations
"I had a few concerns that she just completely ignored. Would not listen, was very short, and did not answer any questions that I had."
— Patient review of Dr. Finah Vida on Healthgrades"Dr. Jalab is amazing and you never feel rushed when she is with you. She always takes the time to listen, to counsel, and to put you on the road to a speedy recovery!"
— Patient review of Dr. Maha A. Jalab on Vitals"New patient visit. Absolutely the worst ‘Doctor’ ever. No Physical Exam done . Abrupt and cold. Unable to understand her speech and displayed a total lack of interest in the patient."
— Patient review of Dr. Melantha Aye on WebMDSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Zaw Min, MD - Palm Medical Centers — Nov 1, 2025
- Dr. Kathleen Haggerty, MD - Internal Medicine Doctor - MDVIP — Dec 29, 2025
- Welcome to Lakeland FL 33813 - Advanced Internal Medicine Care — Aug 21, 2025
- Book 100+ of the best Doctors near me in Lakeland, FL - Zocdoc — Feb 1, 2026
- Welcome to North Lakeland - Advanced Internal Medicine Care — Aug 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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