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Hello, I am glad you found us - liver failure is indeed serious, and I understand you feeling scared. There are many helpful people here who can share your journey with this diagnosis.
As for seeking an appointment, here is a link that will take you to the screen for requesting an appointment: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
There is also a little blue icon in the lower right of the screen that you can click to get to the same screen.
You will need to enter some information about yourself, your condition and insurance. Then Mayo will contact you to consult by telephone, and offer you an appointment in the appropriate department and location if it is determined that they can offer a good care option for you. You can also request that your primary doctor, or whoever informed you of your condition, make a referral for you.
Do you have an idea which location would be best for you?
Sue
Good morning, @darrindaeddins1981, anytime we get an unexpected diagnosis it throws us into a tailspin!
Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect where you’ll find other members who also have cirrhosis of the liver in the Digestive Health group.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cirrhosis-of-the-liver-1/
Getting a second opinion is always a good idea and Mayo Clinic is a great choice.
This link will take you to the Mayo Clinic home page where you can select the Mayo Clinic nearest you. There are campuses in Jacksonville FL, Rochester MN and Phoenix AZ. http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
Call the number for the campus you’d prefer and the coordinator who answers will help you get started.
Also, there is a Mayo Clinic Network medical facility in Arkansas who meets the standards of Mayo to become one of their affiliated families. I posted a link to that clinic.
https://www.unity-health.org/
I know this is a very frightening time for you. But knowledge is power so take your time, ask questions of your doctors. What treatment has been discussed for you?