Haven't seen him yet. Am researching and looking around for a new primary care doctor and have…read morealways preferred an internist for my primary care physician. It is just a personal preference. After I graduated from the care of my pediatrician at the age of 24, yes 24, and started taking my first-born to him, I was lucky enough to find an internist for my very first primary care physician as an adult. So with that being said, I do my research and investigating on a very serious note because a primary care physician becomes part of your family and you literally must be able to trust them with your life. Dr. Watkins sounds like I may be able to just do that.

Doctor Watkins is friendly and straight forward. Truly cares about the quality of his care for the…read morepatient. I have been going to his office for years and have always felt confident in his guidance and care. I have never felt rushed or dismissed. The quality and care shown by him and his staff is the very best.

My husband recently established care with this physician for a follow-up appointment, and…read moreunfortunately the experience left us uncomfortable and disappointed. When the doctor came to get my husband from the waiting room, he called his name and immediately turned and walked away without greeting us. There was no introduction or effort to create rapport. During the visit, he avoided eye contact when we asked questions and did not offer explanations when we raised reasonable concerns. His blood pressure was taken on his forearm, which we found unusual. When we mentioned that his reading had been significantly higher at another appointment earlier that same morning, the response was simply, "Oh," with no clarification or discussion. We also requested a referral for a mental health provider who could offer both counseling and medication management. The doctor stated he prefers to refer patients to a psychologist for therapy and then manage medication himself. When we asked about the possibility of seeing one provider for both services, he responded with comments about psychiatrists "overmedicating" patients, including an example of patients "drooling on themselves." The tone felt dismissive and defensive rather than informative. He emphasized that he has been practicing for 30 years and that this is how he does things. The overall visit lasted about 15 minutes. At checkout, the front desk interaction was similarly curt and unwelcoming. This was my husband's first experience establishing care with a primary care physician as an adult, and unfortunately it did not feel collaborative or patient-centered. We value clear communication and mutual respect in healthcare, and based on this experience, we have decided to seek care elsewhere.

Dr Morris is one of the best Dr's i have found in area for a pcp he is takes time to answer my…read morequestions he recommends specialty Dr's when needed i recommen his practice

Dr Naresh Menezes is a brilliant doctor. My wife and I never feel rushed during our visit with Dr…read moreMenezes. He takes the time to listen to our concerns and has always prescribed a treatment that has helped us. We are very blessed to be patients of Dr Menezes and his entire staff is very friendly, efficient and caring. Truly a five star doctor.

Stay away from the Land O' Lakes office and Dr. Halder…read more I found serious medical errors in my medical records regarding conditions/problems that were entirely made-up by them. The only reason that I can think of about why they do that, is that they want to utilize the highest billing code that they can get away with. My next step is to make my insurance plan aware of what they do.

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Always are able to get you in. Also provide Teladoc which is wonderful. They are not afraid to…read morerefer you out when needed, send you for diagnostic testing or prescribe medication. They are here to help. Very friendly.

Worst medical care system ever!…read more Our wonderful doctor of 22 years retired last year and we are trying to find a new primary care doctor. Well, good luck with that! We have tried calling four doctors so far. Right now, our primary need is to refill current prescriptions that we got from our old doctor less than 8 months ago. But, what a run around we are getting, since each doctor in the FMC system we called is telling us we are considered NEW patients and the next opening for a new patient appointment is in four months. So, after 22 years we are new patients? So, all those previous 22 years of office visits, physicals, tests, surgeries, etc. suddenly don't count? So every time I want to see a different doctor I am going to be considered a new patient? And therefore have to wait four months for an appointment, for a visit during which I see the doctor for only 15 minutes. Well then, what is the reason for being in the FMC system? All we need right now is to refill our prescriptions, something that we cannot wait four months to do. These scripts were written by a FMC doctor, why all the hassle when we just need refills. Oh wait... I was able to get an appointment for the following week to see a doctor when they wanted me to have two expensive test procedures. Oh wait... we were also told of a new FMC policy. Patients are now required to see a FMC doctor TWICE a year, whether they need to or not or else they go back to being NEW patients again. Florida Medical Clinic system seems more concerned with the bottom line of money making than in any real concern for their patients' health.

-------VERY DISTURBING---…read more office staff "refuses" to book appointment with the "DOCTOR"---Diana C. Calderone, MD...only her two Physicians Assistants! I have worked my entire life to qualify for FULL Medicare--and I feel it's VERY RUDE to limit the level of my medical treatment. Typical Florida Medical Clinic scamming patients! ****SHAME ON YOU****

Gracias a Dr Carlo and stuff que siempre esten pendiente de los pacientes cada cita que vamos es…read moreuna amabilidad and siempre se toma su tiempo en hacer sentir al costumer bien .

Stay away from the Land O' Lakes office and Dr. Halder…read more I found serious medical errors in my medical records regarding conditions/problems that were entirely made-up by them. The only reason that I can think of about why they do that, is that they want to utilize the highest billing code that they can get away with. My next step is to make my insurance plan aware of what they do.

This is an absolutely HORRIBLE office! I highly recommend that you AVOID this office and I would…read morenot be surprised to see this office shut down in the future. I will take some precious time to recount some of the very poor experiences. First, the front office staff can be extremely rude and Dr. Peggy Watson doesn't care. Second, this office is concerned primarily with $$s, not customer service or patient care. Lastly, you cannot trust office staff, as they are unfriendly and focused on dollars primarily. My wife and I identified this office when we moved into the area. We choose it primarily based on proximity but I wish I had reviews before establishing a relationship. This office will set up unnecessary and overly frequent doctors appointments in order to bill insurance. I have never been asked or been made to come to the doctor as frequently as I have had by this office. In one instance, the office refused to refill two maintenance prescriptions that I had been taking for years unless I returned to the office and had blood work done that I already had done three months before. When this occurred, I tried to reason with the staff but eventually became angry. The staff wouldn't allow me to talk to a nurse but said they would get a message to the nurse but my call was never returned. When I called back, the front office staff was dismissive and outright rude. The office essentially held the refill of maintenance medication needed hostage until I came into the office for an appointment. Luckily they had a cancellation and i was able to come into the office the next day. When I came into the office, I saw Dr. Watson herself. She herself was dismissive and at times confrontational about the performance of her staff and excessive appointment scheduling, money making scheme. THhe straw that broke the camel's back is their no show fee. I called the office the day of an appointment (less than the required notification time), but was told by a front office person I could reschedule without being charged the fee. Which I did, but the office did charged the fee nonetheless. When I called back, I was told that the front office staff's notes did not match the story I recounted, so in addition to everything else the staff is dishonest. Their notes matched the narrative they wanted even though it did not actually match the conversation itself. This office will nickel and dime you with unnecessary appointments and labs. The staff is rude and dishonest. They are dismissive of patients and their concerns. Service in the office is lackluster, as you can find yourself waiting when arriving. Expect to be required to show up 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment but not be seen until 15 minutes after your appointment time. Also be prepared to be accosted by many products for sale when you enter the office; remember this office is all about making a buck (and from my experience it comes at the patient's expense). After less than a year, my wife and I decided to find a different healthcare provider. We've gone to Florida Medical in Wesley Chapel. What a world of difference!!!! The staff is friendly; the doctors are great.

Dr. Watson is a much need breath of fresh air in the medical community. She is incredibly…read moreintelligent and treats your entire body for whatever issues you may be having. She understands nutrition and medicine better than any other doctor I have seen. She is incredibly thorough and will work with you to not only find the cause of your issues, but to treat them correctly. She will not just give you prescription drugs and send you on your way, which is what most of the medical community will do. In a time when doctors are facing so much pressure to see more and more patients while getting paid less, she has no issue sitting in a room with her patients and discussing their concerns for any length of time. if this makes me wait longer in the waiting room, so be it. I'd rather wait 45 minutes to see a doctor knowing that I'll get all the time I need with her than have my doctor churning out appointments left and right. Dr. Watson in interested in giving all of her patients to live a happier, healthier, longer life and her office runs like a well oiled machine. It is unimaginable to me that anyone would have complaints about this office! I highly recommend this office to anyone who can get here.