Mayo Clinic visit for Canadian for refractory epilepsy

Posted by bloom26 @bloom26, Aug 14 1:09pm

Hello
We are researching a consult with Mayo Clinic for refractory epilepsy - focal which I've had since I was a child. Current meds are intolerable... I'd love feedback on the process? Costs, tests.... Campus? Much appreciated,

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Aug 15 7:28am

@bloom26

Welcome to Mayo Connect.
For Canadian residents interested in arranging an appointment at Mayo Clinic, you should contact the Canadian patient advocate.

For more information: Mayo Clinic Representative Office in Canada: https://www.mayoclinic.org/international/support/representative-offices/canada

royanthony | @royanthony | Aug 21 7:07pm

Mayo is one of the best. If you are in Canada, you may want to try their location in Rochester Minnesota.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Aug 25 7:26pm

@bloom26, the National Association of Epilepsy Centers rates Mayo Clinic campuses in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota as Level 4 Epilepsy centers, providing the highest level of diagnosis and treatment options for people with epilepsy.

You can learn more about epilepsy care at Mayo Clinic here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/epilepsy/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20350102

As @roch mentioned, you can talk with a Canadian representative about travelling to Mayo Clinic for care, costs, and if your provincial plan is applicable or not. You can fill out the form here https://mayocl.in/1mtmR63 to schedule a call to ask questions or call the Canadian rep https://www.mayoclinic.org/international/support/representative-offices/canada