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What to expect and chances of getting in?
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I feel like I made a mistake calling in to try to get an appointment instead of typing something out. I focused on the most recent issues (ENT-related) and was asked to get those records submitted, which I did (think they were all submitted a few days ago). This has been a very long and complex illness, though, which has in recent months completely compromised my ability to function as a provider, husband and father. I'm afraid my foggy brain didn't do a great job of advocating for why Mayo is right for me. Like others, I've seen so many doctors and really have nowhere else to turn at this point.
@roch and @colleenyoung , I assume once my initial call happened and now I'm waiting for a review/decision, I don't really have an opportunity to provide more background. Also seeing crazy wait times for appointments from some people, hoping that's not always the case...
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@coyote13, it sounds like you took the right steps to getting an appointment. Whether you call or fill out the online form, the process is the same. The online form asks for inital infomation and to schedule a phone appointment. It is a good idea to have your main points written out for the phone call to make sure you don't forget anything.
After the initial phone call, the scheduler will submit your records to the appropriate department for review by Mayo Clinic specialist(s).
The time to wait for acceptance approval and/or an appointment varies depending on the department, how busy it is and its capacity to take on new patients.
If you have concerns about the information you gave to the scheduler, you or your provider can contact the appointment office to add any important information.