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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.
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Patient Stories

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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PET Scan provided early detection for Mark's heart to keep him in the game

PET Scan Provided Early Detection for Mark's Heart to Keep Him in the Game

Jul 7, 2024

“I cannot say enough good things about the staff,” Mark says. “The doctors, the nurses – it’s just a well-oiled machine. It’s fabulous.”

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Patient, Marianela Betancourt, overlooking the ocean and sunset.

A Woman’s Search for Answers Leads to Lifesaving Heart Surgery

Jun 24, 2024

“The care and attention I received at Cleveland Clinic is beyond. I’m talking about everyone from the person who checks you in and everyone after. They want to be there. They want to help you."

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Yasnaly Romero and her husband

Epilepsy Patient’s Dream of Being a Mother Comes True

Jun 7, 2024

“I really feel so happy to be able to make my dreams come true and have a normal life, a life I dreamed of.”
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Patient, Claudius Noriega, pictured with his wife, his son, and his Cleveland Clinic doctor.

Wife of Bladder Cancer Survivor: “Each Day is a Gift”

Jun 3, 2024

"The doctors and nurses treated me like I was part of their family. I felt at home with them.”

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Rhonda Hodge

Lifesaving Seconds Make Life-Changing Difference

May 17, 2024

“Rhonda Hodge Recovers from Acute Stroke Exclaiming, “Watch out World!”
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