I was diagnosed with CKD about 6 years ago, for the first two years I saw a nephrologist that was assigned to me at the hospital. I am fortunate to live in Phoenix, so I transferred my care to Mayo. Even though it's a 30 mile drive for me, I also have all my labs done there. With the labs the results are available on the patient portal by the time I get home. For my first visit there
I was attached to a BP machine that took my BP six times and showed the average, which is what happens for each visit. I have never had that happen before, even for complete physicals.
Everyone that goes to Mayo is there for something serious, but everyone that you have contact with there, at least in my case makes me completely comfortable.....as comfortable as possible.

I have Medicare with a supplement that has no co-pay, and no deductible. So Mayo is financially viable for me. But be aware that Mayo does not take Medicare Advantage.

The original question was, is going to Mayo worth it.................................Absolutely