World renowned for their expertise and innovative techniques, the surgeons at Cleveland Clinic in Florida are pioneers at the forefront of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. Our expert team performs complex procedures through incisions as small as one inch. For faster recovery, less pain and better overall outcomes.
Patient Stories
A Tale of Two Surgeries and One Woman’s Experience
Carmen credits the VATS procedure with helping her recovery process be quick and practically painless. (Courtesy: Cleveland Clinic)
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Why Choose Cleveland Clinic for Heart Care?
Newsweek has named Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital as the highest ranked hospital in South Florida and 45th best in the nation, as part of its Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2023. Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital ranked among the world’s best in the cardiology and cardiac surgery category of Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospital 2023.
According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals rankings, Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is ranked No. 1 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area. The hospital is rated high performing in four heart procedures and conditions:
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Robotically-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair Surgery Keeps Joe in the Band
Joe Santoro, 57, had been dealing with mitral valve disease for almost a decade when his cardiologist told him the new symptoms he had were caused by an additional heart condition – atrial fibrillation. His doctor advised him to undergo a procedure to treat the valve disease. Joe, a first-grade teacher and musician, decided to get a second opinion. He chose Cleveland Clinic Florida, where he met with Jose L. Navia, MD, Director of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute and Minimally Invasive Valve Program.
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Traveling for Care?
Traveling to a different city for your care can be intimidating. But at Cleveland Clinic, we make medical travel easy to navigate. Throughout your journey, we address your physical, educational, emotional and spiritual needs to make the experience as stress-free as possible.
Our amenities include:
- Medical concierge team to help book travel & lodging
- On-site facilities like hotels and restaurants
- Complementary therapies to manage stress
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Traveling for Care?
Traveling to a different city for your care can be intimidating. But at Cleveland Clinic, we make medical travel easy to navigate. Throughout your journey, we address your physical, educational, emotional and spiritual needs to make the experience as stress-free as possible.
Our amenities include:
- Medical concierge team to help book travel & lodging
- On-site facilities like hotels and restaurants
- Complementary therapies to manage stress
Roy Miler, MD
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Patient Regains Eyesight through Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
“Dr. Benito and Dr. Mandel say they feel gratified knowing they were able to restore Patricia’s vision.”
A Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy Helps Give a Patient a Second Lease on Life
“Debra, who has asthma and was familiar with lung issues, was feeling poorly. When the Emergency Room physician ordered a routine CT scan to check for pneumonia, a tumor was discovered on Debra’s right lung.”
Second Opinion Finds a Mother’s Uterus to be Four Times Normal Size
"It doesn’t matter how far you need to travel. As long as you’re receiving the care you need."
Hip Arthroscopy Patient Gets Pain Relief and Enjoys Fishing Again
“To be able to go through a day and not have any pain,” John says, “It’s like a rebirth. It changes your attitude. It changes your outlook on life. Now I look forward to every day.”
Epilepsy Patient’s Dream of Being a Mother Comes True
“At 30 years old, Yasnaly Romero is finally living the life she’s always wanted as a mother but was worried she would never have.”
Robotic Surgery Advancement Helps Patient Beat Colorectal Cancer
“Having this robotic system at Tradition Hospital is a big benefit, especially for St. Lucie County patients, as now they don’t have to travel farther away for this type of care.”
Robotically-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair Surgery Keeps Joe in the Band
“Thanks to this new approach to valve repair, Joe was able to get back to doing the things he loved.”
Weight Loss Surgery Patient Gains a New Perspective on Life
“Gordon says that the support he receives from his healthcare team, along with support groups and his family, have been the key to his success.”
Bariatric Patient's Commitment to Healthy Weight After Surgery
“We continue to support our patients throughout their weight-loss journey with the goal of making our patients healthier and helping them change their lives forever.”
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation
Address:
18101 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
Hours:
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Phone:
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Emergency room:
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Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation
Address:
18101 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
Hours:
Open 24 hours
Phone:
(216) 476-7000
Emergency room:
Open 24 hours
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation
Address:
18101 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
Hours:
Open 24 hours
Phone:
(216) 476-7000
Emergency room:
Open 24 hours
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Minimally Invasive and Robotic-Assisted Surgery at Cleveland Clinic in Florida: Why Choose Us?
World-renowned for their expertise and innovative techniques, the surgeons at Cleveland Clinic in Florida are pioneers at the forefront of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. Offering advanced surgical care, our expert team performs complex procedures through incisions as small as one inch. For faster recovery, less pain and better overall outcomes. For every care in the world. Turn to the experts at Cleveland Clinic in Florida.
Multiple specialties work together to provide you with the most effective and least invasive treatment. As our patient, you benefit from:
Collaborative care: Each member of our surgical team is an expert in their chosen specialty. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons collaborate in a multispecialty approach. We work together to deliver care that’s exceptional in every way.
Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques: Each provider you see is an expert in their specialty. Offering advanced surgical care for many specialties and subspecialties including: breast cancer, cardiovascular surgery, colorectal cancer, gynecologic surgery, gynecologic cancer, general surgery, bariatric surgery, lung cancer, neurosurgery, spine surgery, orthopaedic surgery, prostate cancer, spine surgery, thoracic surgery, urologic surgery and more.
Convenient care: You don’t have to travel far to access nationally ranked Cleveland Clinic surgeons. Our specialists see patients in several locations throughout South Florida and the Treasure Coast.
National recognition: Surgeons at our center are consistently recognized for their excellent outcomes. Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care.