By Ben Thayer, Co-Founder & Co-Owner · 3 min read

Who this is for: Written for Polk County practices in Lakeland, Winter Haven and nearby towns, and for patients who live between Tampa and Orlando.

Key takeaways

  • Polk County is an area of expansion interest for Braintree. Call 813-709-3771 to confirm availability before planning a testing day.
  • Where scheduled, technicians come from our Tampa Bay base along I-4. Braintree has no Polk location.
  • Polk is large, and testing at the patient's own provider can spare a dizzy patient a long drive.
  • Note a patient's preferred language and shift-work limits on the referral.
  • A neurologist interprets the report; the referring provider receives a copy for treatment decisions.

Where Polk stands today

Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Auburndale and Haines City are a short drive east of our Tampa Bay base. Polk County is currently an area of expansion interest rather than a regular route, so availability depends on partner locations and volume. Call 813-709-3771 and we will tell you honestly what we can schedule.

In a county this size, the drive to a specialty appointment can be the hardest part of the visit.

A busy crossroads

Heavy interstate traffic in Florida
Even low-speed collisions in traffic can jolt the head and neck.

I-4 carries heavy commuter, tourist and truck traffic through Polk, and US-98, US-27 and the Polk Parkway add more. Warehouse and distribution growth has put more trucks on local roads. Collisions with large vehicles, highway merges and rural crashes all reach local practices.

Why mobile testing suits a large county

Specialty testing can otherwise mean a long drive for patients who feel dizzy or who are not ready to drive. Testing at the office the patient already visits avoids that trip and keeps findings with the person managing their care.

Related in this series: Tampa Bay Mobile TBI Testing (Home Base), Concussion Testing for Spanish-Speaking Patients in Florida and Rideshare Accident Head Injuries in Florida: Next Steps. For the full overview, start with our guide, Concussion After a Crash.

We'd rather tell you honestly what we can schedule than promise a date we can't keep.

Shift workers and bilingual families

Bright, calm clinic exam room
Braintree testing takes place at the referring provider’s office.

Many patients here work early shifts in agriculture, logistics or healthcare, so testing alongside a regular visit is easier to keep. Polk also has many Spanish-speaking families. Note the patient's preferred language and scheduling limits on the referral, and our team will confirm what support is available.

After testing

Where testing is scheduled, a neurologist interprets the results and the referring provider then receives a copy to guide treatment decisions. Specialist referrals are coordinated only at the provider's request.

Before any testing day

A worsening headache, repeated vomiting, seizures or confusion after a crash on I-4 or US-27 need the nearest ER or 911 right away.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a Lakeland office?

No. Braintree has no Polk location. Where testing is scheduled, technicians come from our Tampa Bay base to the referring office.

Can you schedule in both Lakeland and Winter Haven?

Polk is an area of expansion interest, so call 813-709-3771 to confirm what can be scheduled for your locations.

Can teens be tested?

Yes, if their treating provider refers them.

Related reading:

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Fully mobile across Florida: we test at the patient's home, at any of 40+ service locations across Florida, or at your office. Mobile, physician-reviewed concussion and TBI diagnostics for Florida providers and their accident patients. Reports go to a neurologist ahead of the neuro evaluation; the referring provider then receives a copy for advanced imaging and treatment recommendations.

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This article is educational and is not medical or legal advice. If this is a medical emergency, call 911.