The 20 Best COVID-19 Doctors Near Me in Lakeland, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 138 doctor with experience in COVID-19 near Lakeland, FL. Of these, 121 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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138 providers found
    Distinguished in COVID-19
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in COVID-19
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Watson Clinic

    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tri Pham is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Pham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, COVID-19, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Osteomyelitis. Dr. Pham is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease). Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in COVID-19
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in COVID-19
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Watson Clinic

    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yeneneh Desta is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Desta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Myelitis, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Desta is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and AB Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease). Dr. Desta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Valente Vailoces is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Vailoces is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Cirrhosis. Dr. Vailoces is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vailoces is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Oconer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Oconer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Oconer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Oconer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Bala is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Bala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Bala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    3030 Harden Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Finah Vida is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Vida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Premature Ovarian Failure. Dr. Vida is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vida is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    4710 S Florida Ave, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sherrilyn Detiquez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Detiquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Detiquez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Detiquez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in COVID-19
    Advanced in COVID-19

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Valdez-Bautista is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Valdez-Bautista is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in COVID-19
    Advanced in COVID-19

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mauricio Montana-Hernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Montana-Hernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Montana-Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Referral required

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Massaro is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Massaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Heart Attack, Metabolic Syndrome, and Apoplexy. Dr. Massaro is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Hana J Clements MD LLC

    1629 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hana Clements is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Clements is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Clements is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Clements is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Sandoval is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Sandoval is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Cellulitis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Sandoval is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sandoval is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Advanced Care Hospitalists PL

    4315 Highland Park Blvd, Ste A, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Enzo Nicosia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Nicosia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Dr. Nicosia is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Advanced Care Hospitalists PL

    4315 Highland Park Blvd, Ste A, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sampada Roy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Roy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Roy is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Roy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in COVID-19
    Family Medicine

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    4710 S Florida Ave, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rene Cajuste is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Cajuste is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Priapism, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lamia Khan is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Osteomyelitis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bahasa
    Accepting New Patients

    Ralph Tauran is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Tauran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Sepsis, Cellulitis, and Osteomyelitis. Dr. Tauran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in COVID-19
    Internal Medicine

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Felix Carrillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Carrillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Carrillo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in COVID-19
    Experienced in COVID-19

    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Concepcion-Ramirez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Concepcion-Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of COVID-19?

    Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that causes fever, coughing, and shortness of breath, but many other symptoms can occur. COVID-19 is caused by a highly infectious virus. Most people get mild to moderate illness. Older adults and people with certain health conditions are at high risk for severe illness and death. More than one million people in the United States have died from COVID-19.

    When should I see a COVID-19 doctor near Lakeland, FL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a COVID-19 doctor near Lakeland, FL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank COVID-19 doctors near Lakeland, FL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by COVID-19 doctors near Lakeland, FL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a COVID-19 doctor near Lakeland, FL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the COVID-19 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different COVID-19 doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a COVID-19 doctor near Lakeland, FL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my COVID-19 doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my COVID-19 doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female COVID-19 doctors near Lakeland, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the COVID-19 doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a COVID-19 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the COVID-19 doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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