In this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast, Dr. Conor P. Delaney, Executive Vice President of Cleveland Clinic and President of Cleveland Clinic Florida, shares his journey from Ireland to leading one of the nation’s premier healthcare systems in Florida. He talks about how early exposure to medicine, surgical innovation, and a team-first mindset shaped his leadership path from world-class colorectal surgeon to enterprise executive.

Dr. Delaney highlights Cleveland Clinic Florida’s mission and momentum: integrated, patient-centered care, exceptional quality outcomes, and innovations like hospital-level care at home. He also discusses Cleveland Clinic’s expansion in Palm Beach County—from outpatient growth to plans for a new hospital—plus community partnerships addressing access, behavioral health, and food insecurity. The episode closes with leadership insights and his optimistic outlook for the future of healthcare in our region.