Cleveland Clinic Patient Stories In Florida

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Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Isabel Córdova and her husband with their four children.

Mother of Four Finds Hope After Unexpected Cancer Diagnosis

Feb 19, 2025

“Everyone showed me empathy and dedication. They were always very kind and looking for a way to make me smile while I was going through this painful process.”
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John Holcomb enjoying his view on a walk outdoors.

Triumph Over Triple Hernias with One Surgery at Cleveland Clinic in Florida

Feb 6, 2025

“I had the best doctors, I can’t say enough about them. Dr. Owings is amazing.”

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Diane Fiedler pictured with her dog.

Heart Valve Repair Extends Life for 85-Year-Old

Feb 3, 2025

"I feel like a completely different person. I wake up and I can breathe. I feel like my heart is healed.”
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Antoine Van Meir, Patient Story: Cardiovascular Surgery Keeps Patient Riding the Waves

Cardiovascular Surgery Keeps Patient Riding the Waves

Jan 21, 2025

"Dr. Velazco is unlike any doctor you are ever going to meet," Antoine says. "After the surgery, he would call me every couple of weeks to see how I was doing. He let me know he was there for me."
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Dorothy Hall walking at Cleveland Clinic

Climate Scientist Faces New Challenge: A Large Brain Tumor

Jan 16, 2025

“My brain felt much clearer and my energy came back.”
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Susan walking with David Baran, MD

Susan Will Continue to Rock On!

Dec 6, 2024

“Everybody was wonderful, very patient and pleasant.”

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Stuart Patterson

Shoulder Surgery Helps Pro Swimmer Make Comeback in the Pool After 20+ Years

Dec 6, 2024

“I started to think, ‘Maybe I can get back in the pool,’ and then I said ‘Alright, let’s do it.’ ”

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Jay Trevino paddling a kayak

An Early Colon Cancer Diagnosis Makes a Big Difference

Dec 3, 2024

“He was very fortunate to catch it early while it was highly treatable.”

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Evelyn Greenberger swimming with a dolphin.

Breathing Easy Again: Evelyn's Journey Through Aortic Valve Replacement

Dec 3, 2024

“There’s a whole new world that’s open to me now. There’s nothing stopping me.”

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