UF Health creates expanded Northeast Florida market, names SVP and regional president

New region includes UF Health Jacksonville and UF Health St. Johns

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February 6, 2025

Patrick L. Green, FACHE, senior vice president and Northeast Florida regional president

UF Health orthopaedics, new sports medicine physician join forces with Jacksonville Jaguars

UF Health Jacksonville is excited to announce orthopaedic surgeon Kevin M. Kaplan, M.D., has joined the UF College of Medicine’s department of orthopaedic…

UF Health Orthopaedic Surgery, +1 more

December 18, 2025

Top-level Stroke Care Recognized at UF Health Jacksonville

UF Health Jacksonville stroke programs were recently recognized for distinguished levels of care.

December 12, 2025

UF Health Jacksonville Receives Top Recognition for Care of Heart Attack Patients

UF Health Jacksonville has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025, the…

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October 27, 2025

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Heart surgery patient praises UF Health for saving her life

“I’m so grateful to be here today,” Rita Jay said. “Dr. Zeyl and Dr. Belli saved my life twice. I know how lucky I am, and I’m amazed by their skill and the…

While traveling in the Czech Republic in 2023, retired nurse Rita Jay awoke with intense chest pain. Misdiagnosed abroad, she returned home to Jacksonville and ultimately drove herself to UF Health North. Tests revealed she was experiencing an aortic dissection, a life-threatening tear in the aorta in her heart. She was rushed to UF Health Jacksonville, where cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Thomas Zey performed emergency surgery to repair the extensive damage. Six months later, a follow-up scan showed Rita had developed an aortic aneurysm in another part of her aorta, requiring a second, carefully planned surgery by Dr. Erol Belli, director of aortic surgery. With both procedures behind her, Rita completed cardiac rehab and has since returned to international travel. Her journey from crisis to recovery is a powerful testament to her determination and the advanced, lifesaving care at UF Health Jacksonville.

Keri Beats Unbearable Back Pain with Complex Spine Surgery at UF Health Jacksonville

Keri Atchley went from being a daredevil horseback rider to barely being able to get out of bed. From a yoga instructor to struggling to bend and load the…

Keri Atchley once led an active lifestyle, spending time as an equestrian, gymnast and yoga instructor. However, she endured 20 years of debilitating back pain that sometimes didn’t allow her to even get out of bed. That was before Keri underwent a complex spine surgery at UF Health and rediscovered her former self.

Veteran Finds Hope Through Deep Brain Stimulation After Parkinson's Diagnosis

Christian Villarose was in his 30s when he began to notice his right arm no longer swung naturally when he walked. Years later he would be diagnosed with…

After Christian Villarose was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at an early age, he later received treatment with deep brain stimulation, a procedure to implant a device in the brain that sends electrical impulses to areas that control movement. DBS helps manage Parkinson’s symptoms when medications are no longer effective. Call 904.383.1022 or visit UFHealthJax.org/DBS for more information.