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Watson Clinic North Pediatrics

Protecting and preserving the health of our most precious resource is both our primary duty and our highest honor.

Watson Clinic’s North Pediatrics facility is the provider of choice for thousands of our area’s families.

07/01/2026

Watson Clinic is proud to support the “Stuff the Bus” campaign — a community-wide initiative that works to eliminate barriers to school success for Polk County children who are experiencing homelessness.

You can help by donating items like:

📚 Backpacks
✏️ Writing utensils
📒 Notebooks
🧻 Tissues & hand wipes
👝 Pouches
🎧 Headphones or ear buds

📍Drop-off Deadline: July 31

📦 Collection Boxes Available At:

➤ Watson Clinic North Pediatrics
➤ Watson Clinic Highlands
➤ Watson Clinic South

Every donation benefits the Polk County Hearth Project & the Polk County TASSEL Project.

Thank you for your support! 💛

06/02/2026

Watson Clinic's Pediatrics department is pleased to offer sports physicals on a walk-in basis at three convenient locations until July 31, 2026. These physicals are a must for children who wish to participate in sports activities during the upcoming school year. Visit our blog at https://ow.ly/2inN50Z6c3A for more information!

03/26/2026

New and expectant parents have lots of questions. The latest episode of the Watson Clinic Health Talk podcast offers answers! Board-certified pediatrician Dr. Kendra Velez Rodriguez discusses the key milestones in a newborn's healthcare journey, including feeding, sleeping, fever monitoring and vaccinations.

🎧 Listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts by visiting https://ow.ly/1uz950YyT8m

🎥 Or enjoy the episode on our YouTube channel at https://ow.ly/sBRx50YyT6r

03/06/2026

When your child needs immediate care, and can't wait for regularly scheduled appointment, Watson Clinic's Pediatrics department proudly offers same-day availability with FAST Access!

Here's how it works:

✅ Call 863-680-7337 (North Pediatrics and South locations) or 863-607-3346 (Highlands) for a same or next day appointment with a pediatrician.

✅ Your appointment will be scheduled with the first available pediatric specialist at the location of your choosing.

And don't forget our Saturday sick visit appointments are available exclusively from Watson Clinic Highlands! Visit https://ow.ly/ggTm50YqpNw to learn more.

12/17/2025

Starting January 3, 2026, Watson Clinic's Pediatrics department will accept appointments for Saturday sick visits exclusively from our Highlands location in south Lakeland. These Saturday appointments will no longer be available at our North Pediatrics facility starting in the new year. This move ensures improved accessibility and convenience for our pediatric patient population. For more information, visit https://ow.ly/A9aK50XKq66.

11/29/2025

It’s time for Selfie Saturday – an opportunity to get to know one of our providers like never before! Today, we asked Ariel Vulgamore, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, a registered nurse practitioner who works alongside board-certified Pediatricians Dr. Jason Cornett and Dr. Kendra Velez Rodriguez from our Watson Clinic North Pediatrics and Watson Clinic South locations, to share a selfie and a few details about herself.

What’s your favorite restaurant?
My favorite restaurant would absolutely be Chick-fil-a. I worked at our local Chick-fil-a during high school. I would eat a chargrilled sandwich or a spicy southwest salad any day at any time! I have taken the second mile service approach to my practice as well - it will always be "my pleasure" to see you - even for same day appointments!

What is something about you that people might find surprising?
Some people may find it surprising that I have been married for 13 years. I married my high school sweetheart and life has been sweet ever since! We have two awesome children ages 7 and 3.

Do you have a favorite quote?
Working in Pediatrics there are MANY new phrases and quotes that kids are saying. I could guess maybe 6 or 7 of them would be my favorite (cue every kid chiming in with "6-7"). I would laugh to say that my favorite quote may have to be YOLO (You Only Live Once). I jokingly say this to reflect that life is truly a blessing, so you should enjoy every moment with your family and loved ones. Try to see the good in situations, because your perspective can change a lot. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

What are your favorite hobbies?
In true Polk County fashion, my favorite pastime would be fishing! Tuna fishing in the Bahamas was probably my favorite family vacation. We are raising little anglers!

What do you like most about working at Watson Clinic?
I love working in Lakeland to serve the pediatric population of our community! I grew up in Lakeland and am honored to work in an organization that is so deeply rooted in the community. Being able to build relationships with my patients and their families as they grow is the most rewarding part of my job.

Call 863-680-7337 or visit https://ow.ly/OA9p50XxcY9 for more information and to schedule an appointment with Ariel Vulgamore, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC. For additional details on our Pediatrics department, visit https://ow.ly/OeVy50Xxe84.

08/11/2025

As kids return to school, there's no better time to focus on pediatric health. In the latest episode of our Watson Clinic Health Talk podcast, board-certified Pediatrician Dr. W. Jason Cornett covers a wide range of child health topics from infancy to adolescence.

🎧 Listen now by visiting https://ow.ly/i4SJ50WCXPQ

🎥 Or enjoy the episode on our YouTube channel at https://ow.ly/qS3K50WCXTf

07/25/2025

In this episode of the Watson Clinic Health Talk podcast, Watson Clinic board-certified pediatrician Dr. W. Jason Cornett discusses multiple aspects of child health - from infant feedings to back-to-school physicals and everything in between.

10/31/2024

The Pediatrics teams from our North Pediatrics and Highlands locations got into the spirit of the day to the delight of their young patients! All of us at Watson Clinic wish you a Safe, Healthy and Happy Halloween!

10/16/2024

Road construction is scheduled to begin soon on Lakeland Hills Blvd. between Parkview Place and Griffin Road. While entrances and exits to all Watson Clinic locations in this area will remain open and accessible as usual, we do expect an increase in traffic as Lakeland Hills Blvd. will be restricted to one lane going in each direction. This construction project is expected to take approximately two years to complete, so you may want to consider an alternate route down US 98 N if you wish to save time. Thank you for your understanding during this process.

Address

1430 Lakeland Hills Boulevard
Lakeland, FL
33805

Website

http://www.watsonclinic.com/locations/1430-lakeland-hills-blvd-lakeland-fl-8.html

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