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Why Choose Cleveland Clinic?
Patient-centered care:
We don’t just care for your health conditions. We care about you. That means our providers take the time to listen to what’s important to you before recommending next steps.
National recognition:
Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care.
Collaborative providers:
You’ll get care from board-certified and fellowship trained experts who work together to create a treatment plan just for you. Only the highest standards ensure excellent outcomes.
Innovation and research:
We’re focused on today — and tomorrow. Our focus on research and offering the latest options means you can find a wide range of clinical trials and other care that you can’t find elsewhere.
Patient Stories
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Husband And Wife Have Heart Surgery Performed By Same Surgeon, 18 Years Apart
“We feel so fortunate. In 2005, Dr. Svensson saved Nate’s life, and we’ve had all this time together.”Read More -
Young Woman Undergoes First-Of-Its-Kind Surgery for Rare Congenital Heart Defects
“I’m excited to see if I can physically reach these goals I have for myself now, whereas before, I may not have been able to. Being the first person to have this surgery, I wanted to share my story in case it can help someone else out there.”Read More -
Mom Is Heart Attack Survivor, Alerts Women About Uncommon Symptoms
“I feel like my story can serve as a warning. It is important for women to know the signs of a heart attack.”Read More -
Triumph Over Triple Hernias with One Surgery at Cleveland Clinic in Florida
Read More“I had the best doctors, I can’t say enough about them. Dr. Owings is amazing.”
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High School Athlete Makes Courageous Comeback After Major Knee Injury
“I went through a lot of pain and everything. But it taught me a lot of life lessons. It helped me to grow as a young man, become better, work hard and strive for the better path.”Read More -
Heart Valve Repair Extends Life for 85-Year-Old
"I feel like a completely different person. I wake up and I can breathe. I feel like my heart is healed.”Read More -
Ernie with his wife, Julie, and their son, Joe, and daughter, Emily, on vacation in Top Sail, NC, in June 2024.
A Second Chance: Quintuple Bypass Surgery Helps 55-Year-Old Man Quit Smoking and Reclaim His Life
"I am very proud to say that I work at Mercy," Julie says. "Ernie is going to be alive for a lot longer because of the care he received here, and I am eternally grateful."Read More -
Cardiovascular Surgery Keeps Patient Riding the Waves
"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."Read More -
Climate Scientist Faces New Challenge: A Large Brain Tumor
“My brain felt much clearer and my energy came back.”Read More -
Toddler Living Active Life After Corrective Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease
“She’s doing all the typical things you would expect -- walking, saying words, climbing and getting into things. We’re just so blessed.”Read More
