Polk county, FL

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Polk County, Florida[edit | edit source]

  • Polk County is located in the U.S. state of Florida. The county seat is Bartow, and the largest city is Lakeland. The county was created in 1861 and named after James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. It is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Healthcare in Polk County, Florida[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Polk County is a vital part of the community, providing services to residents and visitors alike. The county is home to several well-known healthcare facilities, each offering a range of services.

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is a large, non-profit hospital located in Lakeland, Florida. It is the fifth-largest hospital in Florida with over 800 beds and provides comprehensive healthcare services including emergency care, heart care, cancer care, and women's health services.

Winter Haven Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Winter Haven Hospital is a 529-bed hospital located in Winter Haven, Florida. It is a part of the BayCare Health System and offers a wide range of services including a stroke center, a heart and vascular institute, and a women's hospital.

Bartow Regional Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Bartow Regional Medical Center is a 72-bed acute care hospital located in Bartow, Florida. It offers a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging.

Watson Clinic[edit | edit source]

  • Watson Clinic is one of the largest multi-specialty medical clinics in Florida, with over 220 medical providers in 40 specialties. It is located in Lakeland, Florida and offers services such as primary care, specialty care, and outpatient surgery.

Health Statistics in Polk County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the Florida Department of Health, Polk County has a population of approximately 686,483 people. The county has a higher rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. In 2019, the percentage of uninsured individuals in Polk County was 13.5%, compared to the state average of 12.9%.
  • The leading causes of death in Polk County are heart disease, cancer, and stroke. The county also has higher rates of diabetes and obesity compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Polk County, Florida is a critical component of the community. With several well-known healthcare facilities, residents and visitors have access to a wide range of services. However, like many areas, Polk County faces challenges such as a higher rate of uninsured individuals and higher rates of certain health conditions compared to the state average.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Polk county, FL



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Abdallah Oday 1578993754 M Other 2013 Family Practice 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland FL 33805 8636807000
Abuan Jaime 1265411755 MD M Other 2001 Family Practice 3030 Harden Blvd Lakeland FL 33803 8632845000
Alvarado Rony 1932370632 M Other 1999 Family Practice Lakeland FL 33803
Alvarado Rony 1932370632 M Other 1999 Family Practice Lakeland FL 33805
Alvarado Rony 1932370632 M Other 1999 Family Practice 540a Lakeland FL 33813
Arango Cecilia 1568768133 F Other 1992 Family Practice Winter Haven FL 33880
Band Michael 1760458152 M Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1984 Family Practice Lakeland FL 33805
Bedi Bhupinder 1699854679 M Other 1966 Family Practice 1230 W Daughtery Rd Lakeland FL 33810 8638583884
Chen Yi 1063736007 F Other 2006 Family Practice Lakeland FL 33805
Chen Yi 1063736007 F Other 2006 Family Practice Winter Haven FL 33881

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Polk county, FL - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Baker Duane 1932202934 MD M East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine 1986 Anesthesiology Lakeland FL 33805
Fernandez Antonio 1255369591 MD M Other 1991 Anesthesiology Winter Haven Cva Winter Haven FL 33881
Foster James 1730151432 MD M Other 1985 Anesthesiology Winter Haven FL 33881
Koselak Dennis 1386607919 MD M University Of South Florida College Of Medicine 1992 Anesthesiology Winter Haven FL 33881
Newsome Dennis 1821069949 M University Of South Florida College Of Medicine 1996 Anesthesiology Lakeland FL 33805
Roy Fontenot 1982680450 M Other 1986 Anesthesiology 180 Boston Ave Altamonte Springs FL 34759 4078300573
Saldana Tito 1073553764 MD M Other 1991 Anesthesiology Lakeland FL 33805
Williams Charles 1083804421 M Howard University College Of Medicine 2003 Anesthesiology Winter Haven FL 33881
Woody John 1972559847 MD M University Of Florida College Of Medicine 1985 Anesthesiology Lakeland FL 33805
Medina Andres 1861547978 MD M Other 1999 Cardiac Surgery Thoracic Surgery Vascular Surgery Lakeland FL 33805

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Adrian Perez 1316416852 M Other 2019 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 52 W Underwood St Orlando FL 33805 4078415111
Caudle Brittany 1376274027 F Other 2022 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Lakeland FL 33805
Rogers Mariya 1679055420 F Other 1995 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 2600 Laurel Rd E Nokomis FL 33805 9419174896
Bailey Alison 1225441793 M Other 1993 Chiropractic 1965 E Edgewood Dr Lakeland FL 33803 8636838006
Gagnon Douglas 1023311917 M Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 2010 Chiropractic Haines City FL 33844
Love Erika 1629280920 F Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 2006 Chiropractic Lakeland FL 33812
Kilgore Adelma 1063424703 CSW F Other 1972 Clinical Social Worker Lakeland FL 33805
Anderson Amanda 1669141149 F Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner Lakeland FL 33805
Aparicio Brenda 1952768699 F Other 2015 Nurse Practitioner Lakeland FL 33805
Bell Casi 1548827934 F Other 2018 Nurse Practitioner Suite 101 Lakeland FL 33803

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