I can tell you beyond any shadow of doubt, we don't regret having gone to Mayo. A week ago, we spent 2+ days there, after local drs discovered tumor on my carotid artery, and were clueless. While at Mayo, I had a molecular-level scan, blood tests, urine test, consults w endocrine neurosurgeon, otorhinolaryngologist, vascular neurosurgeon, and a geneticist. All notes & summaries were available before we even left Rochester, AND when they unanimously decided my tumor was benign, the endocrine specialist delved further because SOMETHING was causing my symptoms, and often there are concerns elsewhere w a carotid body paraganglioma. They did a scan w contrast in the morning just before we flew home and found 2 tumors on my left kidney, sizeable larger than the tumor in my neck., and scheduled another visit end of this mo w renal folks. Everyone there, from receptionists to phlebotomists, to techs, to nurses to surgeons, treated me like I was the only patient at Mayo... no rushing, compassion... the collaboration was something we've never seen anywhere. The finance/insurance dept there said both my insurances were accepted, even preferred providers, which was a plus. The plane tickets, motel, ground transportation, meals total for the trip was between $3,000-$4,000, and we are on a fixed income (retired), but, like my husband says, "haven't ever seen a hearse pulling a Brinx truck". We feel we're in a place for best possible outcome; they would've never found this at home, or even thought to look. I'd have dropped dead from kidney failure and they'd have not known the cause until an autopsy was done. Best wishes for whatever you decide!