I found out he was leaving a few months ago. He told me not to say anything. I am a long time patient of his and I live in Cleveland. I was deemed his most difficult patient..lol.. Things have changed at Cleveland Clinic, he wasn't getting the funding he wanted for research I guess. Philosophies have changed there and they are more focused on heart and cancer care. A lot of the good surgeons left about 3-4 years ago when new leadership took over, including my surgeon the great Dr Remzi. Dr Shen's daughter goes to an Ivy league school out there and he felt it was a good time to go. I for one am very upset he is leaving as he has helped me so much and has done things no other doctor would every even know about or try. I don't know if I will travel to see him yet, as I don't know if my insurance will cover it or if I want to make a 7 hour drive or expensive flight. I am just sad..