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CLEVELANd CLINIC MArTIN HEALTH NEWs

Medical Oncologist Robert Klafter completed medical school at New York University, for oxygen-rich blood to leave the heart and go out into the
body. When the valve opening is narrowed, the flow of this

where he also completed the residency program in the
Klafter, M.D., MBA, Joins Department of Internal Medicine. Klafter completed the blood is blocked or reduced.
Cleveland Clinic Martin Hematology/Oncology Fellowship program at Emory This condition is most common in people 65 or older,
severely affecting nearly 500,000 people in the United
University. He also completed the Masters in Business
Health; Will Serve As Medical Administration program at Emory. States each year. It can cause shortness of breath, chest
pain, congestive heart failure and, ultimately, death if left
Prior to joining Martin Health, Klafter has been an
Director For Oncology attending physician in full-time patient practice for 20 years. untreated.
He was recognized multiple times among the “Best Doctors A Revolutionary Approach To Treatment
Cleveland Clinic Martin of New York” and “Best Doctors of Atlanta” by New York Replacing the diseased valve is the standard treatment for
Health welcomes board- Magazine and Atlanta Magazine, respectively. Klafter has most patients with aortic stenosis. Until recently, however,
certified medical oncologist also served on the faculty at Mount Sinai School of Medicine/ the replacement had to be done through a surgical procedure

Robert Klafter, M.D. As Mount Sinai Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, in which the patient’s chest was opened in order to access
medical director for as well as Emory University/St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. the heart.
oncology at the Robert and About Cleveland Clinic Martin Health In recent years, the transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Carol Weissman Cancer Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is part of the Cleveland (TAVR) procedure has revolutionized treatment for aortic
Center, Dr. Klafter is eager to Clinic Florida region. It features three hospitals with 521 stenosis. It is minimally invasive, allowing the surgeon to
enhance the care that patients total beds, a free-standing emergency center, and numerous replace the valve through a catheter placed in the femoral
can access. outpatient centers and clinics across Martin and St. Lucie artery, which runs up the thigh, through the abdomen and to
“Cleveland Clinic’s counties on Florida’s east coast. Cleveland Clinic Martin the heart.
mantra is ‘Patients First’ Health offers preventive, primary and acute hospital A multitude of studies have shown TAVR to be a safe and
which is something I have care, as well as cancer care, a heart center, wellness and effective alternative to traditional valve replacement, offering
worked to do throughout my rehabilitation services, and much more. Learn more at patients minimal risk and discomfort, a shorter hospital stay

career,” said Klafter. “I don’t Robert Klafter clevelandclinic.org/martinhealth. (usually only one or two days versus five to seven days with
specialize in lung cancer or the open procedure), and a prompt recovery.
breast cancer. I specialize in people. I care about the entire Less Invasive Option For “Aortic stenosis is a condition that offers a malignant
journey from diagnosis to resolution, and am humbled to be Valve Disease Treatment course. As with open heart surgery, this procedure cures
able to guide patients along an uncertain path.” the condition,” says Brett Beecher, M.D., a cardiothoracic

Klafter is now accepting new patients at the Robert and Offers Benefit With Fewer surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health’s Frances
Carol Weissman Cancer Center, located at 501 E. Osceola Langford Heart Center. “Many centers offer TAVR, but our

Street in Stuart. This office is located on the campus of Risks team has tremendous expertise and experience in this type
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital. Patients may call of treatment.”
(772) 419-2162 to request an appointment. Aortic valve stenosis is one of the most common and To learn more about heart and vascular services at
“I love what I do,” said Klafter. “I love being an serious conditions affecting the heart’s valves. It is a Cleveland Clinic Martin Health’s Frances Langford Heart
oncologist. I love being involved in people’s lives.” narrowing of the aortic valve opening, which is the passage Center, visit martinhealth.org/heart or call (844) 630- 4968.

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The 37th Edition Of The of Comm e rce , ArtiGras is Saturday, Sept. 25. Artists can email artists@

ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival showcases a juried artigras.org, call (561) 748-3942 or visit www.artigras.
exhibition of gallery-
org for more information.
Now Accepting Artist quality art and offers Along with the 300 onsite artists, the 37th edition of
ArtiGras will feature interactive art exhibits, children’s
a unique opportunity
Applications for visitors to interact activities, live music, youth art and recycling art
with and purchase competitions among other demonstrations. For more
directly from the information visit www.artigras.org.
The Festival Will Run, Feb. 19 And 20, Over artists.
Presidents’ Day Weekend 2022
Presidents’ Day Weekend 2022 As the premier
fine arts festival of
The 37th edition the Palm Beaches,
The 37th edition
of t he Art i Gra s ArtiGras also offers
Fine Arts Festival the “emerging artist”
pres ented by category for local
Hanley Foundation, artists. This program
scheduled for Feb. 19 and 20, 2022, is currently accepting of fers selected
artist applications at zapplication.org. Artists can apply developing artists Greg Davis
for jury selection in 12 fine art categories including mentoring services,
ceramics, digital art, drawing and printmaking, fiber professional booth photos and complimentary tent rental.
(wearable and non-wearable), glass, jewelry, mixed Qualifications include artists who have never exhibited
media, painting, photography, sculpture and wood. in a show and reside in the Palm Beach County area.
Known as one of the nation’s top art festivals, ArtiGras, Emerging Artist applicants should proceed in the same
in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., annually attracts tens of manner as professional artists and submit their artwork Art by Jim and Laura Rajner
thousands of art lovers and collectors. The two-day outdoor online through zapplication.org.
festival, produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber Deadline for artists to apply online for inclusion in ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival on page 9