I have AML and called Mayo back in early October seeking a second opinion. We set up an appointment at Rochester for next Friday, 11/21, which was much shorter a wait than I anticipated. I have a blood test scheduled for 6 am followed by consultations with two doctors. They may want to perform a couple more tests for the following Monday or Tuesday, so we’ve been advised to keep that in mind when making travel arrangements. (We plan to drive from western Michigan.)

Paperwork arrived very quickly after I scheduled the appointment, and it was easy to set up my Mayo Clinic Patient Portal and submit insurance information. I anticipate that the transfer of electronic medical records should go smoothly since all my providers use EPIC software, but I’ll message Mayo next week just to make sure.

So far, the entire referral process has been easier than I anticipated.