Patient Stories
Parkinson’s Disease Patient Story: Barbara Smith’s Journey with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Apr 20, 2026
“I love Cleveland Clinic, everything is so easy. All the doctors and nurses are very nice, and I didn’t feel like a burden. It was a very pleasurable experience.”
Woman Undergoes First in World Transvaginal Robotic-Assisted Dual Kidney Transplant
Apr 16, 2026
“After the surgery, there was no pain at all. Two months later, the tiny incisions have healed, and there’s just one small, flat red mark left.”
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Mary Savanello with Essential Tremor Reclaim the Little — and Big — Things
Apr 15, 2026
“I can actually hold a fork and enjoy eating without spilling food all over myself. I can write again. And I’m back to water sports and riding a motorcycle. I can do anything now.”