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Getting your first appointment
Visiting Mayo Clinic | Last Active: Mar 21, 2023 | Replies (110)Comment receiving replies
I had a phone call scheduled to make an appointment, but no one called. So my question...if I were to just show up at the Mayo Clinic in AZ, could I become a “checker”? Or did they end that due to COVID? I wouldn’t even consider this if I didn’t know something is wrong. I live in rural North Idaho and the last three doctors (two were specialists) that I’ve seen in the past few months are in agreement something’s wrong, but they’ve completely dropped the ball and can’t seem to work together to help. Just more and more tests and future appointments over a month away. I have a feeling I know what’s wrong, at least partially, but they just look at me with a blank stare. I’m desperate to see an internal medicine doctor.
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@idagirl, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @roch and other members. I also agree with @roch suggestion to call first so it's not a wasted trip if you are not able to get an appointment. You can find the contact information for the Mayo Clinic Arizona, Florida and Minnesota locations here http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63.
I had physicians from 3 different specialties and my primary send on referrals over two months ago and still haven’t heard anything. I call weekly and they say they haven’t received anything. They say they are overwhelmed with unvaccinated covid. I guess from the media the whole of the world is and no hospitals have any room for anyone. They are even denying women who give birth in some hospitals. They are saying once they get to 90% vaccination we will have a better shot at normalcy in the health system again. It’s all just terrifying. I would t go down if I were you. Call them frequently. Stay calm and breathe. I am very ill lost 35lbs and barely move. No answers from dozens of MRIs. Thankful I don’t have covid and hoping the hospitals will no longer be burdened and have to turn away dying sick people. They are all overwhelmed and under staffed now. Our local news showed 100 nurses quit the other day. I’m sure it’s happening everywhere. Stay strong and as healthy as you can. Move, eat right and take your vitamins. It’s what we can do for now. I get on my phone and watch slot if tv to take my mind of the discomfort. Hoping you are luckier than me and can get in. Praying!
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I doubt just showing up will help. You may travel a long way and be disappointed when unable to be seen.
I would try calling on Monday and find our why you were not called. Someone should of called, or least let you know there was a problem and needed to be reschedule. If you do not get a satisfactory response, contact Mayo Patent Experience, see their web site for how to contact them, you can call or fil out a form.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/patient-experience
If unable to get into AZ ask about Rochester.
Good luck
Laurie