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

Left: Traci Seery (right) with her daughter and living liver donor, Adrianne Fazio (left). Right: Traci and Adrianne recovering after their successful surgery.

Mother and Daughter United by a Living Donor Liver Transplant

Apr 1, 2026

“We were a close family before. But this has brought us even closer.”
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Dirk with his wife Lorrie,

A Fighter On and Off the Ice: Dirk’s Journey to Remission

Apr 1, 2026

“Thanks to my wife and to the great staff at Cleveland Clinic, they got me healthy again,”
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Yoselin Barboza and her family

In Her Twenties, Yoselin Needed Pituitary Tumor Surgery for Cushing's Disease to Get Her Life Back

Mar 27, 2026

“They were, honestly, angels, I could feel the love they all put toward my case. They really cared, not just because it was their job. They really wanted me to be okay. They are amazing people.”
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Left: Victor Ulto  with Dr. Ellis Ziel. Right: Victor with his cat Cosmo

Giving Thanks: How Compassionate Care Made a Difference

Mar 25, 2026

“They are wonderful people. I can’t speak any more highly of the team there. ”
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Left: Seth Keyser and his wife, Jessica in the hospital, and Right: Seth being a volunteer at the hospital.

A Second Chance: A Heart Attack Survival Story

Mar 25, 2026

“I consider myself a blessed individual,” Seth says. “My goal is to give my time to Cleveland Clinic. I feel in my heart the dedication and commitment of all of the teams.
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Kristy Albano before and after bariatric surgery

Taking Back Her Health: Kristy’s Bariatric Surgery Transformation

Mar 16, 2026

“I highly recommend Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Wissinger to anyone. The trip to go down there was worth every second.”
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Jason Herrick before (left) and after (right) his 300 pound weight loss journey.

A Second Chance at Health: Jason’s 300-Pound Weight Loss Story

Mar 16, 2026

"I have zero sugar issues at all now, which is one of the best things about this whole journey."
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Once dependent on dialysis, Rey Mendoza now crosses the finish line at the Transplant Games of America.

From Kidney Transplant to the Transplant Games: Rey’s Story

Mar 13, 2026

"The staff at Cleveland Clinic Florida is world class. Everybody treated me with empathy and care."

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Left: Billy recovering in the hospital following his liver transplant surgery. Right: Billy in 2026

Life After Liver Transplant: Billy’s Story

Mar 4, 2026

“Their commitment to my recovery was nothing short of incredible. I tell people that if you want world-class treatment, this is the place you need to be. ”
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