John W Watford MD LLC

Patients pay Dr. Watford directly through an annual membership fee. This fee covers all primary care services he provides in the office. Dr. Watford does not bill insurance for these services. He recommends that members maintain health insurance to cover hospital stays, emergency room visits, labs, and imaging.

Dr. Watford schedules a two-hour first appointment for every new patient. During that visit, he conducts a physical examination and reviews your full medical history. He compiles records and test results from your previous providers and builds both a care plan for existing conditions and a preventive care plan going forward.

Yes. Dr. Watford makes himself available by phone at night, on weekends, and on holidays. This direct access is a core part of how the practice operates.

Yes. The practice offers virtual online appointments when needed. Dr. Watford schedules follow-up visits at regular intervals and conducts them remotely when that works better for a patient's schedule.

Dr. Watford guarantees at least one full hour for each patient's annual physical exam. That time allows a thorough review of health status, preventive care planning, and any concerns a patient wants to address.

Dr. Watford maintains staff privileges at two local Naples hospital systems so he can access your records. If you need hospitalization, a hospitalist physician leads your inpatient care team. Dr. Watford supports that team and stays available to communicate with you and your other physicians throughout your stay.

Yes. Dr. Watford includes advanced care planning as part of ongoing care. He helps patients formalize their intentions for serious illness or end-of-life situations and facilitates conversations with family members about those wishes.

com. Dr. Watford schedules an initial meeting to get acquainted and discuss becoming a patient before moving forward.

The practice sits on the ground floor of the northwest corner of Alexander's Buildings near Park Shore in Naples, Suite B103. Patients can access the office most easily from the rear parking lot off Old Trail Drive. The office features newly renovated exam rooms, a separate room for nurse visits and vaccinations, and a manicured courtyard setting.

Registered Nurse Pat Hafford works alongside Dr. Watford. She has been an RN since 2006, completed her nursing training in Memphis, Tennessee, and has lived in Naples for many years. She and Dr. Watford previously worked together in the hospital setting before she joined the practice.