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Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Mahdi during an appointment with Dr. Adnan Alsadah at Cleveland Clinic.

Young Adult from Kuwait Receives Rare Dual Diagnoses Through Advanced Genetic Testing

Oct 9, 2025

“I am sharing my story to raise awareness about genetic testing so that rare conditions can be identified and treated sooner rather than later.”
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Hamza Aldosari with Dr. Kareem Abu-Elmagd

Comprehensive Multistage Care Plan and Complex Surgeries Return Critically Ill Patient To Normal Life

Sep 23, 2025

“I’m so fortunate to have been able to come to Cleveland Clinic and receive exceptional care from Dr. Abu-Elmagd and his team. The doctors I had elsewhere told me they had no hope of saving me.”
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Claire undergoing treatment, Claire with family, Claire at VeloSano

Mother Navigates Life With Cancer, Faces Recurrence With Resolve

Sep 5, 2025

“When the doctor told me it moved to my lungs, I thought I can’t not be here for my kids. I wanted to see my youngest graduate high school. Well, I did that – and now she’s halfway through her college career.”
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