Patient Stories

You may know Roberto Medina from his stage name, Sapphire Starr. Having performed in clubs and musical revues across the New York area, Mr. Medina has always enjoyed a vibrant, active lifestyle. When health issues began to impact his daily life, he turned to the Maimonides Prostate Center for care. Mr. Medina was diagnosed with a rare, benign Leydig cell tumor.

Sigfredo Mercado was born at Maimonides Medical Center, where he has received expert care at various points in his life.

After receiving treatment at the leading edge Maimonides Heart & Vascular Institute, George Argento was able to quickly return to his active lifestyle.

Anthony’s Story exemplifies exceptional patient outcomes at the outstanding Maimonides Heart & Vascular Institute.

“At the Maimonides Heart & Vascular Institute, the care is exceptional.” – Judith Marius, Patient, Maimonides Heart & Vascular Institute

Mr. Pasquale Santoro was the first patient to undergo Next Generation Focal HIFU Treatment at the Maimonides Prostate Center. Maimonides is the FIRST and ONLY medical center on the East Coast to offer this leading edge treatment.

When Christine James went into labor, she experienced complications that can put a newborn at risk. Maimonides physicians performed an emergency procedure saving their lives.

Firpo Grant found it hard to walk even 10 steps due to worsening heart failure. The cardiac experts at Maimonides Heart & Vascular Institute implanted an LVAD device to help his heart pump blood more efficiently. Now his family calls him “Mr. Marathon” because he’s so active and “running all over the place”. 

Breast cancer survivors triumphed at our Pink Runway Fashion Show. Their stories of strength and courage lit up the night and lifted our hearts.

Maimonides Heart & Vascular patient Steve Stich discusses the life-changing treatment he received at Maimonides. Here is his story, which exemplifies the outstanding patient outcomes at the Maimonides Heart & Vascular Institute.