Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital Announces Leadership Team

Lakeland, Fl (October 30, 2025) – In preparation of the opening of Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital in Summer 2026, hospital president Carlos Carrasco announced key hires in his senior leadership team.

“I’m pleased to welcome a leadership team that not only brings proven experience in healthcare but also a shared passion for serving others and improving lives across our region,” shared Carlos Carrasco, president, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital and senior vice president, Orlando Health. “With their leadership, Orlando Health is building more than a hospital, we’re creating a foundation for the future of healthcare in the community.”

Mark Mines, MD, FACC, Chief Medical Officer, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital

Mark Mines, MD, FACC, serves as chief medical officer of the soon-to-open Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital. In this strategic leadership role, he oversees medical operations and fosters collaboration between Watson Clinic and Orlando Health to advance clinical excellence.

Dr. Mines is a highly respected interventional cardiologist who has dedicated more than two decades to serving the Lakeland community. He has held numerous leadership positions, including chief of staff and chief of cardiology at the Watson Clinic and Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. His contributions to clinical education, research and cardiac care have been recognized through multiple honors, including the American Heart Association Medical Fellowship Award.

Victoria Wagner, Assistant Vice President, Orlando Health, and Chief Operating Officer, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital

As chief operating officer of the soon-to-open Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital, Victoria Wagner leads the development and execution of strategic business initiatives while preparing the hospital for operational launch.

Victoria joined Orlando Health in 2008 as a respiratory therapist, and her dedication, leadership, and deep understanding of clinical operations have guided her through a series of progressive leadership roles, most recently as the administrative director of operations at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute.

Jennifer “Jenny” Beakley, Assistant Vice President, Orlando Health, and Chief Nursing Officer, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital

Jennifer Beakley oversees nursing operations, advances nursing practice and drives excellence in patient care as the chief nursing officer of the soon-to-open Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital.

Jenny joined Orlando Health in 2002 as an ICU and rapid Response nurse and has since held progressive leadership roles. Most recently, Jenny served as chief nursing officer at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and was responsible for driving quality patient metrics and advancing clinical practices across the institute.

Matthew Woodrow, Assistant Vice President, Orlando Health, and Chief Administrative Officer, Orlando Health’s Midwest Florida Region

Matthew is the chief administrative officer of Orlando Health’s Midwest Florida Region, serving as a liaison between Orlando Health and Watson Clinic, helping to strengthen collaboration and operational alignment of the soon-to-open Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital.

Matthew was previously a member of Orlando Health’s Strategy team, where he played a pivotal role in developing Orlando Health's new hospital in Lakeland. Prior to joining Orlando Health, Matthew held leadership roles at DaVita Kidney Care and Walmart Health.

Jennifer Grafton, Chief Financial Officer, Orlando Health Watson Lakeland Highlands Hospital and Orlando Health’s Midwest Florida Region

Jennifer Grafton is the chief financial officer of the soon-to-open Orlando Health Watson Lakeland Highlands Hospital and Orlando Health’s Midwest Florida Region. In this role, she oversees financial operations and planning for the region, helping to ensure fiscal sustainability and support for strategic growth.

Jennifer joined Orlando Health in 2020 as chief financial officer of Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital, and most recently, she served as chief financial officer for both Orlando Health South Lake Hospital and the Orlando Health North Florida Region.  

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is currently under construction and is scheduled to open Summer 2026. The hospital will open with more than 300 inpatient beds, 69 emergency and observation beds, 11 working operating rooms, four cardiac and interventional suites and 18 beds in an intensive care unit (ICU) that will serve 36 patients at full build-out. Obstetric services will be available with eight labor and delivery rooms, two dedicated c-section operating rooms and more than 25 post-partum rooms. A 12-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) will open soon after to provide advanced care for newborns.

About Orlando Health

Orlando Health is a private not-for-profit, integrated academic healthcare system with $14 billion of assets under management, that serves the southeastern United States – including Florida and Alabama – and Puerto Rico. With corporate offices in Orlando, Florida the system provides a complete continuum of care across a network of medical centers and institutes, community and specialty hospitals, physician practices, urgent care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare, and long-term and behavioral health care services. Founded more than 100 years ago, Orlando Health’s mission is to improve the health and the quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve. The system provided nearly $2 billion in community impact in the form of community benefit programs and services, Medicare shortfalls, bad debt, community-building activities and capital investments in FY 24, the most recent period for which the information is available. For more information, visit orlandohealth.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.

About Watson Clinic: As one of the largest multispecialty medical clinics in the southeast, Watson Clinic provides comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Lakeland and surrounding communities. First established in 1941, Watson Clinic has grown to include over 200 board-certified physicians representing more than 40 medical and surgical specialties. The Clinic is proud to deliver quality healthcare to every generation from our Main Clinic location at 1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard in Lakeland, as well as 19 additional convenient locations throughout Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. More information is available at www.WatsonClinic.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.