@rt061069 I have gone to Mayo MN GI probably 6 times in 5 years, Initially it was for GI and I took care of everything in two days .. the Motel/Hotels there allow you to cancel anytime before 6 PM usually.. There are parking ramps and hotels in downtown Rochester that are connected to the subway tunnel system that leads to the main Mayo and Gonda Buildings.
Usually they want you to have a blood and urine test the morning of your appointment. Most Departments allow you, when for example you need to see the Dietitian, walk over to the desk and request to be fitted in ...that day or the next.. In my initial appointment I had my clinic refer me as well ... I have seen other departments as well, Radiation Oncology, Urology, Audiology, and one visit to the Internist..
I have a telephone visit scheduled with my GI doctor this coming Friday ... it is mostly for prescription renewal, but we will discuss other issues as well. If I need to go up there I will do that too. Good Luck.. Ken