I am writing to request urgent consideration for my husband to be evaluated at Mayo Clinic. He is a practicing surgeon at Duke University who was diagnosed with seizures earlier this spring after an episode of 12 hours of disorientation to time and place. Despite multiple normal EEGs, his concerning events have continued, including a recent blackout while driving.

We were informed that no new appointments are currently available, but his condition poses significant risks to his safety, his patients, and the community. Given his role as a surgeon, it is essential that he receives comprehensive evaluation and expert guidance from a center with Mayo Clinic’s depth of experience.

Could you please advise if there is any way to expedite his case for urgent review—whether through an opening in the neurology clinic, referral to a specific specialist, or placement on a priority waitlist? We are willing to travel on short notice to any Mayo location.

We would be deeply grateful for your assistance in helping us find a path forward.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
Leslie Fernandez