@doesitcomeinglitter, I moved you latest question to your original question so that the members like @karukgirl @janet23 @vic83 @jlharsh and @roch who are familiar with your situation can continue to guide you during your first visit to Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

You sound like you are working very hard to organize everything. I agree with @roch that you're best to start with your cardiology appointment. They will schedule appointments with the necessary departments and specialists. This will be much easier on you. You will get to experience the Mayo effect, something that @loribmt likes to call "being Mayo-naised".

If for some reason, an appointment with a specific department as suggested by cardiology isn't available during this visit, you can sign in at the checker desk to get an appointment that may become available due to a cancellation by someone.

There is a “checker desk” located in the Gonda lobby and admissions area where patients can talk with a representative, discuss what appointments they would like to get into early or rearrange and the checker desk does the calling to rearrange the patient's schedule. This is strictly for consultation not testing. Not all departments accept checkers but many do.

Read more here:
- How does the Checker process work at Mayo Clinic?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/checker-process/
In the morning, you may wish to call or visit Concierge Services. They can answer your questions, including details about the Checker system.

In person: Concierge Services desk https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/concierge-services
Mayo Building (lobby level, in the International Center)
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No appointment necessary

By phone 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday: 507-538-8438
Email: concierge@mayo.edu

When is your appointment with Cardiology?