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Cleveland Clinic Patient Stories In Florida

Inspiring patients who have had amazing outcomes at Cleveland Clinic locations in Florida. Learn more about their journeys.
Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Paula Fishbeck

Good Health, Close to Home: How Cleveland Clinic Confirmed One Couple’s Decision to Move

Aug 25, 2026

"Cleveland Clinic certainly delivered on the promise of good healthcare.”
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Luis Peñate

A Second Chance at Life: Luis Peñate’s Heart Transplant Journey

Aug 20, 2026

“The operation was extremely successful. You guys saved my life. You made sure that I could get a second opportunity.”
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Ralph Waller with his wife Kendall

Journey From Georgia Leads Ralph to Expert Heart Care at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Aug 18, 2026

“If my loved one needed heart surgery, it would be with Dr. Wudel.”
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Maxine Edwards

A Small Knee Bump Led to a Rare Sarcoma Cancer Diagnosis — and Lifesaving Care

Jul 10, 2026

"Dr. Manrique spoke to me in such a way that I had complete confidence in him, and I knew that he could help me"

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Mindy looking at a lake

Marathon Runner Crosses the Finish Line After Knee Replacement

Jul 10, 2026

“I forget that I had a knee replacement, to be honest with you. That’s how good it is.”
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Rich Ford at the 256.4 kilometer marker in Spain

90 Days After Hip Replacement, He Walked Nearly 380,000 Steps on a Pilgrimage Across Spain

Jul 7, 2026

“I experienced zero discomfort, full mobility, and a deep sense of gratitude for the ability to reclaim an active, adventurous life.”
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A Hidden Aortic Aneurysm, Discovered Just in Time

A Hidden Aortic Aneurysm, Discovered Just in Time

Jun 1, 2026

“I had nothing but great care at Cleveland Clinic,” Robert says. “It was just perfect all the way down the line. And Dr. Howard was phenomenal.”

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Patient, John Petri, talking with Cleveland Clinic Florida cardiologist, Dr. Malcom McDonald.

Detecting the Invisible: A Life Saving Aortic Repair

May 5, 2026

"John is grateful for the expert, collaborative care and advanced technology that gave him a second chance at life."
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Susan Rosenthal  patient story

Stronger Than the Struggle: Living Fully After Major Surgery

Apr 28, 2026

“There was not a person who wasn’t good to me,” Susan says. “Everybody was amazing. I can’t say enough about Cleveland Clinic.”
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