Dr. Ernesto Uy, MD
Not yet claimedLipidologist, Internal medicine doctor · Physician (MD)
Lakeland, FL
Physician certified in clinical lipidology by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, practicing at Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL. Lipidologists manage cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoprotein(a) with guideline-based care.
About Dr. Ernesto Uy, MD
Updated Sep 20, 2026 · next review Dec 19, 2026Dr. Ernesto A. Uy is an internal medicine physician at Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, Florida, at the Watson Clinic Main location, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. His clinic page currently lists him as not accepting new patients. (https://www.watsonclinic.com/physicians/ernesto-a-uy.html)
He earned his medical degree at St. Louis University in Baguio City, Philippines, and completed an internship, residency and chief residency in internal medicine at Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center in Manila. He completed a second internal medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York (listed on Doximity as 1992-1995). Directory listings describe him as board certified in internal medicine. (https://www.watsonclinic.com/physicians/ernesto-a-uy.html)
Besides general internal medicine, he is the physician named on Watson Clinic's acupuncture service page and patient brochure, and Watson Clinic lists the credential DABMA after his name, which stands for Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Acupuncture. (https://www.watsonclinic.com/services/acupuncture.html)
Federal Open Payments data for 2021-2025 shows $3,917.54 in payments from drug and device companies across 184 records, with the largest amounts from Novo Nordisk, AbbVie, Novartis and Pfizer. Payments like these are common and legal, and often reflect meals or educational items rather than research or consulting fees. No publications, news coverage, or public disciplinary or legal records were found in this research.
- Internal medicine at Watson Clinic
- He practices internal medicine at Watson Clinic Main, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805. watsonclinic.com
- Medical school and residencies
- MD from St. Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines; internship, residency and chief residency at Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center, Manila; second internal medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York. watsonclinic.com
- Board certified internist
- Directory listings and a Doximity profile describe him as a board certified internal medicine physician in Lakeland, Florida. doximity.com
- Medical acupuncture credential
- Watson Clinic lists him as 'Ernesto A. Uy, MD, DABMA,' indicating Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Acupuncture, and he is the physician named for the clinic's acupuncture service. watsonclinic.com
- Acupuncture patient brochure
- A Watson Clinic brochure under his name explains acupuncture in traditional-medicine terms, describing disrupted energy flow as a cause of illness, and says treatment starts with a physical exam and medical history. watsonclinic.com
- License and NPI record
- NPI 1932171030 was assigned in February 2006 with a primary taxonomy of internal medicine; Florida license number ME68869. npiprofile.com
- Industry payments 2021-2025
- CMS Open Payments records show $3,917.54 total across 184 records, with top payers Novo Nordisk ($742.03), AbbVie ($735.30 and $312.81), Novartis ($596.30) and Pfizer ($535.62). openpaymentsdata.cms.gov
Worth knowing
- The 'clinical lipidologist' description could not be confirmed. No American Board of Clinical Lipidology listing or Watson Clinic mention of lipid care was found; the clinic markets him for internal medicine and acupuncture. watsonclinic.com
- His Watson Clinic page lists him as 'Not Accepting New Patients.' watsonclinic.com
- Hospital affiliations shown on rating sites conflict with each other and with his Lakeland practice location: Healthgrades lists Baptist Memorial Hospital Carroll County and Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, while Vitals lists Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Babies. Patients should confirm hospital affiliations with the clinic. healthgrades.com
- No disciplinary action, malpractice judgment or criminal record was found, but the Florida Department of Health license verification portal and Polk County court records were not fully checked, so this is not a clearance. mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us
- No peer-reviewed publications, guideline committee roles, society offices or awards were found, though this search was not exhaustive. watsonclinic.com
Industry payments (CMS Open Payments)
Open the CMS recordFederal law requires drug and device companies to report what they pay clinicians: meals, travel, speaking, consulting, and research. Payments are common and legal; the point is that you can see them.
2021 to 2025
$3,918
184 payments
| 2021 | $59 |
| 2022 | $458 |
| 2023 | $761 |
| 2024 | $991 |
| 2025 | $1,649 |
Top payers
- Novo Nordisk Inc$742
- ABBVIE INC.$735
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation$596
- PFIZER INC.$536
- AbbVie Inc.$313
Payment types
- Food and Beverage$3,853
- Education$65
A word of caution about these numbers
A payment does not mean your doctor is compromised or acting unethically. Most of these entries are drug samples left for patients, or lunch brought in for the office staff, and the amounts are usually small. Research funding and speaking at medical meetings are also normal parts of a clinical career.
As a rough guide, a total under $15,000 a year is usually not a concern. Much larger sums, especially from one company whose product your doctor recommends to you, are worth asking about. You are allowed to ask.
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Summary prepared with AI assistance from the public sources linked above, reviewed every three months. It is not a review, a rating, or an endorsement.
Practice location
Watson Clinic LLP
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33805
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