October 13, 2026- Four decades ago, Mayo Clinic in Florida opened its doors to patients, beginning a transformation from a five-story building into a global medical destination that now serves more than 184,000 patients from more than 80 countries each year. On Oct. 13, 1986, Mayo Clinic in Florida had 35 physicians and 145 support staff. Today, the campus employs nearly 12,000 staff members across 50 specialty areas, providing comprehensive diagnostic, medical, surgical and specialty care, including highly coordinated care for patients with complex and serious conditions.