Patient Stories

Seth Bayles was overwhelmed when new acquaintance and fellow Steelers fan Dr. John Stulak gifted him with a football signed by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. But[...]

By In the Loop • September 13, 2018

Steve Shank and his wife will never forget the moment they learned Steve would be getting the transplant he needed to save his life. They’ll[...]

By In the Loop • September 6, 2018

Jaren Berg had seizures for three years before he was diagnosed with Long QT syndrome. Thanks to a recommendation by his care team, the young[...]

By In the Loop • August 30, 2018

Nine-year-old Gabe Carranza and Mayo pharmacy tech Adam Savage don't quite remember how it all began, but swapping one-liners when they see one another now[...]

By In the Loop • August 30, 2018

A new documentary shows how Rochester welcomes children from other countries who have heart defects, and how a lifesaving surgery at Mayo Clinic gives new[...]

By In the Loop • August 23, 2018

At just 3 years old, Reid Gleeson's passion is quite unique. He loves all things garbage. Mayo staff recently pulled some strings so Reid could[...]

By In the Loop • August 21, 2018

Angie Wilson has a story to tell, and it's one her Mayo doctors hopes will help medical students and trainees understand both the "power and[...]

By In the Loop • August 21, 2018

It's not every day that Steelers fans Patrick Quandt and Dr. John Stulak meet an even bigger fan in the middle of Vikings country. So[...]

By In the Loop • August 16, 2018

Mayo Clinic child life specialist Randy Mc Keeman was moved to find out he was recently acknowledged in the obituary of 5-year-old cancer patient Garrett[...]

By In the Loop • August 16, 2018

Mikail Mamedov had lived with a large mass on his back since birth. He was told having it removed would be too risky — until[...]

By In the Loop • August 14, 2018