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I did not get a chance to re-schedule. When she did not show up for the visit, it came as no surprise really. The first time I seen her in office it was a 4 hour wait. Then my daughter and I had a 2 hour wait for a video visit. I waited almost a month to be seen and 2+ months for surgery. I believe this all would have taken longer, however my primary stepped in and put a little fire under them. I was told that I had cancer by the internet. Yes, I opened my chart, test results, and there they were. When I had surgrey, I thought I was staying at least overnight. Within 3 hours of surgrey they were waking me up and telling me I had to go home. My eye was swollen up, could not see and they gave me the boot. So my journey started out poorly. Maybe getting a second opinion or changing doctors will help. Like I said My insurance said I have to stay in Wisconsin. My primary will give me a referral anywhere.. She is very accommodating. I live alone and I really do not have a support system. So, ladies and gentlemen, I really could use some help. Lou Ann Lou277

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Lou Ann, I wonder if your cancer care might be coordinated through Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. I know that you said your insurance limits you to getting care in Wisconsin. Mayo Clinic Health System has community hospital locations in Winconsin.

So here's what I'm thinking. Call Billing & Insurance Patient Account Services at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. An agent at Patient Account Services may have suggestions on how to a) appeal to your insurance company to get an initial consult at Mayo Clinic, MN and b) continue cancer care at a Mayo facility in Wisconsin for ongoing treatment.

It's time to think outside the box. Making the phone call might be the first step.