Patient stories

After losing 200 pounds together, Carla and Oscar are happy they sought help from UCF Lake Nona Hospital.

Following a hiatal hernia procedure, Sharon's symptoms worsened. The team at UCF Lake Nona Hospital revised her procedure, restoring her health.

"I am so happy to finally have my life back!" - Christine Kaplan, focused ultrasound patient

Breast cancer survivor and nurse leader Charmaine Hudson's beautiful story of courage and faith.

Sheila O'Ben reflects on her new quality of life after losing half her body weight through the weight loss surgery program at UCF Lake Nona Hospital.

Suddenly faced with a cancer diagnosis, Orlando native Denise Dagot turned to Sarah Cannon Radiation Oncology at UCF Lake Nona Hospital to get the help she needed.

Looking forward to retirement was something Neida Miranda enjoyed. She had big plans until one day she discovered the unimaginable.

As first-time parents, Ellen and Michael are in awe of their beautiful baby and grateful for their family-centered birth, especially the way the care team made sure Michael could experience every aspect of his son's arrival to the fullest.

The Brantley family decided bariatric surgery was a good option for each of them and collectively have lost 370 pounds.

Vianed Aldebol had experienced tremors for 10 years. After undergoing incisionless brain surgery, she is tremor-free.