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Undiagnosed after 1.5yrs after many tests and specialists
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 6, 2020 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
Very valuable information and for that, I thank you! But just out of curiosity, are all Mayo locations considered equal? I am in NC and am remarkably dismayed that I cannot get adequate medical care despite the world renowned institutions I have at my finger tips. In a perfect world (does that exist?), I'd prefer something far closer to home....perhaps Hopkins? But I suppose that if traveling is in the cards, it may just be an added geographic inconvenience to go beyond my comfort zone. Even thought about Mass Gen as it may be more direct in terms of routing. But, regardless, I desperately need help and that can only be achieved if/when/where answers are attainable. Of course, with the damn Virus, all of the above may be little more than a pipe dream for the foreseeable future.
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@crittercaregal, Mayo physicians work as teams. Regardless of which location you choose, you have the benefit of the collective expertise of a multidisciplinary team that will include experts relevant to your situation. Naturally, I encourage you to contact Mayo to find out more. However, I concur that travel is an important consideration, especially now. You mention Hopkins and Mass General being closer to home. (@contentandwell can share more about MGH.) These are both first-rate facilities and should be included in your research as you decide where to seek a second opinion. Often, a visit to Mayo Clinic is only required for diagnosis and then Mayo physician(s) can coordinate care locally.
Alternatively, you may wish to seek care at an institution in North Carolina that is part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Learn more here:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/care-network/about
You may be interested in this information about travel safety for medical care:
- Coronavirus travel advice https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-safe-travel-advice/art-20486965
- Tips: Traveling to Mayo to get medical care safely during COVID-19 https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/your-tips-traveling-and-getting-medical-care-safely-during-covid-19/