Through its accredited cancer centers and specialized care teams, Cleveland Clinic in Florida provides innovative treatment options to patients.

In this episode of the Florida Health Care Insider podcast, presented by Cleveland Clinic in Florida in partnership with the South Florida Business Journal, Zeina Nahleh, MD, regional chair of hematology-oncology and vice chief of the Cancer Institute and the medical director of the Maroone Cancer Center at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, explains what distinguishes Cleveland Clinic’s cancer care program from others.

“The cancer program in Cleveland Clinic here in Florida provides advanced cancer care using the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies and innovative treatment,” said Nahleh. “We don’t just focus on treatment with chemotherapy and radiation and surgery. It’s not just (about) providing these services but also studying the best way to do this and deliver these programs.

“Cancer care does not stop at the end of treatment,” said Nahleh. “In fact, it continues throughout life. We are committed to taking care of our patients throughout the spectrum of their disease.”

Listen to this episode to hear about:

• How Cleveland Clinic in Florida reaches out to the community (2:48)
• The importance of clinical research (5:50)
• Support services that are part of the integrated oncology and holistic approach to cancer care (10:56)
• Cleveland Clinic in Florida’s vision of providing cancer care (19:58)

Learn more at ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Cancer.

Disclaimer

This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or any professional health care services. The information provided is not intended to create, and the receipt of it does not constitute, a health care provider-patient relationship. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a licensed medical professional before undertaking any form of medical treatment, exercise program, or dietary guidelines. If you think you may be experiencing a medical emergency, you should call a physician or 911 immediately. It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Cleveland Clinic Florida Regional Health System or the South Florida Business Journal policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Cleveland Clinic Florida Regional Health System or the South Florida Business Journal. This podcast is provided as a courtesy, and we cannot guarantee that it is completely accurate or error-free. You assume all risk arising from the content of this podcast and Cleveland Clinic Florida Regional Health System or the South Florida Business Journal disclaim any liabilities to any parties.

Cleveland Clinic Florida’s patient-first philosophy incorporates an array of models of care. Two of the institution’s emerging care offerings are the Executive Health and Concierge Medicine programs.

In this episode of the Health Insider podcast, presented by Cleveland Clinic Florida in partnership with the South Florida Business Journal, Dr. Robert Piloto, medical director at the Huizenga Executive Health Department, and Dr. Stephen Avallone, center director, concierge medicine, explain how their respective programs work and the connection between them.

“The concierge medicine program is for individuals who value time and require 24/7 physician availability and want to build a lasting relationship with their primary health care team,” said Avallone. “It’s an example of Cleveland Clinic’s patient-first philosophy in action.”

Executive health, said Piloto, consists of a yearly, comprehensive one-day physical that “usually starts at around 7 in the morning and most patients usually leave around 4:30 or 5 p.m.”

If abnormalities are detected, “we want to make sure they get that care and follow up with concierge or primary care. That’s where a lot of the synergy comes between executive health and concierge,” Piloto said.

Listen to this episode to learn about:

• The geographic range of the Executive Health program (6:54)
• Who benefits from the Executive Health program (17:38)
• Patients’ feedback about their experiences (25:38)

One notable patient, who is not featured in the episode but had feedback to share, commented about her own positive experience: “I cannot recommend Cleveland Clinic’s Executive Health Program highly enough,” said Melanie Dickinson, president and publisher of the South Florida Business Journal. “All my necessary – and even some not so necessary – appointments are consolidated into one efficient day, which saves me valuable time and a lot of hassle.”

Learn more about Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Executive Health and Concierge Medicine programs.

Disclaimer

This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or any professional health care services.The information provided is not intended to create, and the receipt of it does not constitute, a health care provider-patient relationship.This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for any professional advice or medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a licensed medical professional before undertaking any form of medical treatment, exercise program, or dietary guidelines.If you think you may be experiencing a medical emergency, you should call a physician or 911 immediately.It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement ofCleveland Clinic Florida Regional Health Systemor theSouth Florida Business Journalpolicy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation byCleveland Clinic Florida Regional Health Systemor the South Florida Business Journal.This podcast is provided as a courtesy, and we cannot guarantee that it is completely accurate or error-free. You assume all risk arising from the content of this podcast andCleveland Clinic Florida Regional Health System or the South Florida Business Journaldisclaim any liabilities to any parties.

Florida Health Care Insider is a podcast, brought to you by Cleveland Clinic in Florida and the South Florida Business Journal, featuring physicians and leaders discussing life-changing innovations in health care informed by extensive research. Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. A pioneer of many medical breakthroughs, Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care.

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