Cleveland Clinic Patient Stories In Florida

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Patient Stories

Left: Ken Hollander preparing for surgery. Right, Ken recovering after the transplant.

Rare Liver Condition Leads to a Transplant of Hope

Nov 11, 2024

“I choose to look at everything as I’m alive and this is what I have to do to stay healthy and I’m going to do it.”

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Lorraine Powers Surfing

Heartfelt Triumph: Lorraine’s Unwavering Fight for a Healthy Heart

Oct 29, 2024

"I didn't think with this kind of heart issue I could be fixed enough to get back to my life," Lorraine says. "They gave me a life worth living. I can't repay that."
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Italia’s friends gifted her a photoshoot for her 31st birthday to celebrate her life.

Mother and Daughter From the Bahamas Share Same Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Same Team of Specialists

Oct 24, 2024

“Even though you may be afraid, it could prevent you from actually having to go through all of this, and the earlier you catch cancer, the better the response to treatment and the chance of survival.”

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Dr. Pieretti and Tremaine

Shocking Diagnosis Changes Tremaine Shinhoster’s Life

Oct 21, 2024

“It took a lot of work, but I came out stronger and better than I was before.”
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Patient, Edwin Oquendo, sits down to talk with Dr. Federico Serrot.

Bariatric Patient's Commitment to Healthy Weight After Surgery

Sep 16, 2024

"We continue to support our patients throughout their weight-loss journey with the goal of making our patients healthier and helping them change their lives forever."

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Harold Pearson coaching at his highschool.

Heart Transplant Saves Coach’s Life Just in Time

Sep 12, 2024

“I had this whole team working with me and that motivated me to do what I needed even much more so because I did not want to let them down.”
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Ikeba Diah at the beach before his lifesaving liver transplant.

Young Florida Patient Finds Hope and a Lifeline

Aug 12, 2024

“I plan to live a long life, I wouldn’t be here today without the Transplant fund’s support for my post-transplant care. I’m eternally grateful to have the team at Cleveland Clinic in my corner.”
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David McCormick on the golf course.

Persistent Cough Leads to a Golfer’s Incidental Finding of Severe Heart Blockages

Jul 31, 2024

"I had a phenomenal cardiac team," David says. "I highly recommend Cleveland Clinic to anyone who needs this type of care. They have the best there."

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Patient, Sarah Vasconcellos, being examined for her balance and spatial awareness.

Right Place, Right Time: Patient Suffers Stroke During Primary Care Visit

Jul 16, 2024

“I’m extremely grateful for the team. After the stroke I was walking normally. It was a Christmas miracle.”

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