Patient stories
At HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, we are committed to providing the North Central Florida community with healthier tomorrows. Read our patient stories below to see how our care is saving the lives of our friends, family and neighbors.
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- Lifesaving and Life-changing: Thom Perkins’ Weight Loss Journey keyboard_arrow_rightFor most, achieving weight loss in the environment of the American food pyramid of sugar and fast, processed foods is a tremendous feat.
- Gastroenterologist performs first G-POEM procedure at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital keyboard_arrow_rightShauna Gilson shares her story about how a new, revolutionary endoscopic procedure changed her life.
- Known for our heart: The history of The Cardiac and Vascular Institute keyboard_arrow_rightLearn about the early history of The Cardiac and Vascular Institute from Dr. Jay Koons.
- How internists founded a hospital and the evolution of the hospitalist keyboard_arrow_rightLearn more about the early history of North Florida Hospital.
- Jerrica Walden helps special needs babies thrive in the NICU keyboard_arrow_rightJerrica Walden spends her days helping families during one of the most stressful events they can experience – the birth of a baby with special needs.
- Mary Bailey keyboard_arrow_rightA minimally-invasive surgery saved Mary Bailey's life after she went into Cardiogenic Shock.
- Gayathri's Story keyboard_arrow_right“Most women after this kind of operation are often given medication for pain for only a few days and are back to work in just two to three weeks,” said Dr. Agrios.
- Sonia's Story keyboard_arrow_rightSonia started experiencing cramping and bleeding. Learn more about her cancer experience.
- Helen's Story keyboard_arrow_rightLearn more about Helen Ann Noegel's robotic surgery at North Florida Hospital.
- Donna's Story keyboard_arrow_rightLearn more about Donna Mattei-O'Brien's endometrial cancer experience at North Florida Hospital.