Is it far to walk between buildings at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN?

Welcome @jpunches61, The Gonda and Mayo buildings are on the same block and the Hilton is in the next block to the south. All of the buildings are connected by a subway and it's easy to get around but does require some walking. Mayo Clinic does have good accessibility services. If you use a wheelchair, or have trouble with your sight or mobility, a patient escort can help you navigate around Mayo Clinic. Escorts transport patients to and from appointments. Just ask for this free service at any Mayo Clinic information desk or patient care area. You can also call 507-266-7100 to request an escort while on campus.

Mayo Clinic offers free concierge services that can answer any other questions you may have.
In person: Concierge Services desk
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
Online form:
http://cdforms.mayoforms.org/mayocliniccom-ahbyn/pages/c9d36544cef4e41180d800155dcfc10f.html
How soon are your appointments?

@jpunches61, My experience is that wheelchairs and assistance is readily available for patients. I needed a wheelchair before my organ transplant. Wheelchairs and assistance is readily available. There are many wheelchairs at the transportion drop-off entrances. And if you need/want assistance, there is always someone from the transport staff who will assist you.

The buildings you mention are connected at the "Subway" level. You do not go outside to go between buildings. My recommendation is that you use the Valet parking at Gonda. You can ask for that and a wheelchair when you pull up to the building entrance. An attendant will come to your car. Just tell him/her you want valet parking and a wheelchair. If you don't have someone with you tell the attendant and someone will take you to your appointment.

Also you will arrive at the "Lobby level". When you go to the elevator you will go down one level to "Subway level". From there you will follow the signs to the Hilton building. The cafeteria is on Subway level. Also if you need a bathroom that accommodates a wheelchair there are " Special Needs" bathrooms on every level in Gonda.

The information desk folks at the front door of Gonda are very helpful. And if you are a art lover make sure you see the large hanging glass display between Lobby and Subway done by the famous glass artist Dale Chihully. Its one of his finest works in the world.

Relax and enjoy you visit. It can be a big and intimidating place. But its full of wonderful, helpful people.

I was there last week. There were kind volunteers everywhere who offered help. Minnesota Nice" is real!

I have done it 13 years have only needed a few times. Excellent transport services and concierge

Thanks

@jpunches61 Chiming in to add support that you’ll be able to manage. There are always folks available to help when you tell them you need it.

@jpunches61, just checking in. Have you been to your appoint at Mayo Clinic yet? Or are you prearing to go?

I have to be there on October 4th

Surgery on October 14th