MGUS: Please, let me know I not alone

Anyone in Jacksonville Mayo Clinic ...I would like to know who you use for your Oncologist Dr in the myeloma field...Please share.

Hello @bonniecanby, you mentioned awhile back that you were having a surgical consult? If you don't mind sharing, how did it go?

Hello @dazlin, if you don't mind me asking, have you sought out an appointment at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?

Yes Justin, I called scheduling. They gave me #to oncology dept. I don't know which Drs handle MGUS or myeloma.

I haven't called oncology dept yet, but I will next week. Hopefully they'll give Drs I can review and make sure my medical insurance covers. I really appreciate you asking!

Justin, I just received my itinerary...they have scheduled me to see my oncologist nurse, instead of the dr. I'll go along, since it's just bloodwork. ( I wanted to switch drs) If anything spiked, I feel to find another oncologist. I also emailed them about this nurse accepting my insurance, since, she was taken out of network during my last visit . Took me 6 mos to battle. I now was told to contact billing to inquire whether Mayo covers this visit with her. I'm in a rough place as we speak, losing a beloved dog in Feb. and now, shockingly, a few weeks later, my best boy Maverick, (silver Lab)with bone cancer. SO STRANGE, I'M HERE FOR CANCER, NOW MY DOGS HAVE IT??? So ill make my calls when I can . I'm beside myself. One moment, at a time here. Just wanted you to know, since you took time out for asking. Thank you for asking...Linda

@dazlin, thank you for the update. I am really sorry to hear about your dogs. I have two dogs myself, one is 12 and one is 11 and I am dreading the day they are not part of our family. One has some tumor growths, but he is 12 and they do not bother him.

I can understand why seeing a nurse may seem different, but nurses, nurse practitioners and physician's assistants at Mayo Clinic are quite capable and an integral part of a collaborative model of healthcare. Even though you may not see the particular physician you were hoping, your charts, results and appointment notes will ultimately be reviewed by a physician. As far as billing goes, it would be best to contact them as they will be able to help you with those questions. I like your approach, one moment at a time.

@dazlin My Yellow Lab died from Lymphoma, and I was diagnosed with Follicular Lymphoma 4 yrs later. I thought it was strange as well that both me, and my dog were diagnosed with lymphoma.

@dazlin When I contacted Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville they worked directly with my insurance, and had everything pre-approved for billing prior to my visit.

There was one test I had done. Which they said up front it may not be covered. It was genetic testing to determine if I had Lynch syndrome ? My insurance did happen to cover it in the end. Talk with their billing department they are very up front on everything.

Also they wanted all my medical records current and old. They read through all my records and found a Dr on their staff, who was able to handle severe Gerd, H-Pylori and an Ulcer in my Cecum. The Gi Department checked me out so well. That they found hiding under the Ulcer stage 1 cecum cancer and Follicular Lymphoma.

If you never been to Mayo Clinic? They are the top notch, I been a patient now over 2 yrs. Every visit, procedure and care has been the best I ever experienced.

And trust me I had some extremely bad experiences in hospitals and with Dr's in the past.

I wish you the best.

Travelgirl, yes, I've been a patient in Mayo since 2013. I agree, they dont leave any stone unturned. As far as this medical team, I see...there was an error on Mayo's part as far as updating this particular nurse into the system. So my insurance said she was currently out of the network. Billing had no idea about this, since they are not the ones that update the systems and they kept saying it was my insurance's error. After 6 mos of dispute, they FINALLY realized the error was on their part. Now, before I go again, I'm going to try somehow to make sure, I'm covered. I can call my insurance too, but that's usually a run around, and wait. Thanks for your reply, and gosh I'm sorry you've been through a lot, but glad your getting help. Linda