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First visit Jacksonville - Parkinson's

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Apr 11 10:03am | Replies (9)

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@bpk444

Have appt in MN. Read reviews of the doctor that I am going to see and they’re not great.
Advice? Can I see a different doctor? I have seen a MDS and looking for more answers as it is not presenting as PD.

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@bpk444, great that you were able to get an appointment at Mayo Clinic! I'm quoting fellow member @gingerw, who posted in another discussion (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679959/):

"If I was to read a review on a new doctor, and saw several less-than-stellar comments, my thoughts would probably run along these lines:
1. All too often I will see more negative than positive comments, whether it is a product from an online shopping service, or a car, or a restaurant. Many positive comments are simply not entered!
2. Remember, all patients are different, and have a different experience. I know you will go in with an open mind, and will have made sure ahead of time that all records needed have been forwarded to the doctor and his team. If you have been keeping any kind of a symptom journal, make sure you don't forget it at home! [I've done that!] Not every patient and doctor are the right fit, but striving to make the right connection will go a long way to seeing that he helps you."

As the patient, you are the CEO of your team and you have several options. You can request to change your specialist at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic wants you to be confident in the care you are receiving.

To submit a request to change provider, it is generally suggested that you contact the appointment office or department where you have your appointment with your request to see a different doctor.

If this is not possible, you can submit your request to the Office of Patient Experience to assist.
Office of Patient Experience
https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/patient-experience
Phone: 844-544-0036 (toll free)
Email: opx@mayo.edu

@bpk444, Is this your firstt appointment at Mayo Clinic? Do you have an account set up on the Mayo Clinic patient portal?