Application process with Physician referral

Savinggrace16, here is the link to the Heart & Blood Health group: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/heart-blood-vessel-conditions/

@savinggrace16, I'm thrilled to see that you were able to get an appointment and are getting tips from members on how to prepare for your upcoming appointment.
- Tips on What To Do while at Mayo Clinic Rochester https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tips-for-upcoming-mayo-rochester-visit/
That's what Mayo Clinic Connect is all about - connecting with others who have been there.

I'd also like to provide this general information for others asking similar questions about physician referral process at Mayo Clinic.

Mayo Clinic doctors review records sent by the referring physician carefully in order to tailor the patient's visit to the right tests needed and to avoid performing unnecessary tests. This also helps ensure the patient is scheduled with a physician who has the expertise best matched to their needs and condition. Naturally, this attention to detail takes time, but in the end, this optimizes the visit when you come to Mayo Clinic.

Because each request is specific to the patient, the time to hear back will differ from person to person. As others have mentioned, you can always call the appointment office to check on the status of the referral.

I waited for a week for a call back from the Phoenix clinic and then they told me that the neurology dept.. wasn't taking any new Medicare patients. I've got a call in to Rochester, must wait another week, and I'm half expecting the same results.

How do I know that my online request for an appointment was received and is being processed?

Hi Wanttoknow, I moved your question to this existing discussion that helps answer your question. Please see the previous posts.

When did you make the online request for a second opinion? Did you request an appointment or did your doctor make the referral?

Either way, you can always call the appointment office at the campus to which you submitted the form to inquire about the status of your request. Here are the contact numbers for all 3 campuses http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Thank you for your response and information. I made the request for an appointment For a second opinion this past Wednesday evening.I just wanted to stay on top of this .

I might suggest calling early next week if you don't hear anything. In the meantime, please come join the conversations in the Prostate Cancer group: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/prostate-cancer/

Many of the members have been treated at Mayo Clinic. You can ask questions and get first-hand experienced answers.