Connect
← Return to afraid that I may have Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Discussion
afraid that I may have Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Jul 7, 2025 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
do you know if Cleveland Clinic cardiology is just as difficult or not for appointment compared to Mayo Clinic? When I turn 65 years , I will be on Original Medicare with medigap G so will allow me to see almost any doctor without referral.
Replies to "do you know if Cleveland Clinic cardiology is just as difficult or not for appointment compared..."
Connect
@lpaelevated4
I don't think Cleveland Clnic is as difficult. I think Mayo Clinic has growing pains without the adequate increase in speciality doctors.
While a patient at Mayo in 2006 I had a lead come out of my heart (ICD/Pacemaker). Mayo back then did not have a hospital at Jacksonville. I wanted to have the Da Vinci robotic surgery. I contacted Cleveland Clinic and they were ready to set me up with a cardiologist that does robotic surgeries for issues like this. Actually gave me his name, contact information, etc. So I don't think as hard. I was just on Cleveland Clinic site about cardiology and saw a tag saying "Request an appointment."
Several years ago now Cleveland Clinic had a virtual visit where anyone could send questions to the cardiologist and get live answers on the virtual seminar. They did away with that program.
When I went to Mayo Jacksonville I did not have a referral. But it was a request for second opinion. I was so impressed asked to take over my treatment and they said yes. But that was direct in person conversation with the specialists.
Mayo Jacksonville does take original medicare but limits the amount of patients enrolling in primary ongoing care. I am not sure about seeing specialist and restrictions on medicare. I do know that Medicare allows Mayo to charge Medicare patients more and paid more by Medicare as listed as a "Speciality Health Institution."