January 27, 2026
Yosef Seewald is a name that everyone at MedElite knows. As one of our top Dermatology providers, he has built a reputation for being the person who shows up—reliable, dedicated, and willing to travel wherever a patient is in need.
He is a caregiver in every sense of the word. Yosef treats our patients like family, and now, we stand behind him as his daughter, Nava, works through a life-changing diagnosis.
Yosef Seewald, PA-C, is a Dermatology Provider based out of South Florida who has been a member of the MedElite family since 2019. He holds a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Touro College and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Yeshiva University.
It started with headaches and mouth sores. When blood work came back abnormal last October, the family was told to rush to the hospital immediately. On October 17, they received the news that no parent is prepared for: Nava was diagnosed with AML Leukemia.
Because AML is high-risk and aggressive, there was no time to wait. Nava was admitted for inpatient care and began chemotherapy immediately. Now, as she prepares for the final steps in her recovery, we’re honored to share her story.
Superheroes, Steaks, and Celebrity Showdowns
For a child, a long hospital stay can be daunting, but Nava and Yosef found ways to make the sterile environment their own. They passed the time playing video games, specifically LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. While Yosef is an expert in dermatology, Nava is the expert here—she regularly beats her dad while playing as the Hulk or Spiderman. She also maintained a strict routine: a ribeye steak and French fries with ketchup, sent every single day by her grandpa from her favorite restaurant.
Yosef had his own triumphs as well. When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa visited the unit, Yosef challenged him to a game of air hockey—and won. Nava confirms the victory, though she notes that when she plays her dad, he certainly doesn’t let her win.
The Lasting Impact of Great Nursing
Celebrity visits certainly brought sparks of excitement to the unit. Taylor Swift even swung by, though Nava just missed her—a fact she doesn’t mind too much, noting she’d trade a Swift sighting for a chat with Ava Max or Ariana Grande any day.
But for Nava, the true stars weren’t the famous faces passing through; they were the ones staying by her side. She bonded deeply with the nurses at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, frequently returning on her off days just to hang out and give them hugs. She wants to tell them, “Thank you for being the best nurses.“
She has also set her sights on her own future career: becoming a NICU nurse. Although she wasn’t allowed inside the NICU during her treatment, she was fascinated by it. The staff let her peek through the glass, and that glimpse was enough to decide her path—she wants to work on the other side of that window.
Her goals don’t stop there. Because she understands what other kids are going through, she also plans to volunteer as a patient advocate to help others battling leukemia once she gets older.
She already has a pretty clear grasp of the medical field—specifically the work her dad does with us. When asked to describe Yosef’s job, she summed it up perfectly: “He works for MedElite. He goes to nursing homes and takes care of rashes.“
“Never Give Up”
We are thrilled to share the best news of all: after two months of intensive chemotherapy, Nava is cancer-free.
However, her fight is not quite over. Today, Nava faces her final major hurdle: a Bone Marrow Transplant to ensure the cancer does not return. In a powerful display of family strength, Nava’s brother, Koby, has stepped up to be the donor.
Nava will need to remain in isolation for a while as her immunity rebuilds, but she is already planning her comeback. While she wants to work in medicine eventually, her heart is currently set on the ice: she dreams of becoming an Olympic figure skater. She is already practicing gymnastics and rollerblading to prepare for her return. Beyond the Olympics, she simply misses the normal joys of being a kid—sleepovers, playing truth or dare, and pillow fights with her friends.
When asked what message she had for everyone reading her story, Nava’s advice was simple: “Never Give Up.”
We are all rooting for the Seewald family as they face this final step. We can’t wait for the day Nava trades her hospital gown for ice skates.
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