@yourefine220, I have to say, you have expressed yourself very calmly for being so disappointed. I bet you're feeling less calm and polite inside. Being denied an appointment when you invested so much hope in Mayo Clinic is a real blow. So let me start by saying, I get that. Unfortunately, Mayo Clinic gets more requests than appointments available. This seems to be the case every where these days.

You asked "do I have any options?" I believe you do.

If you choose to apply at another location, talk to the scheduler and the great questions you ask in your post.

Some other options to consider include:
- Mayo Clinic Pain Rehabilitation Center: https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/pain-rehabilitation-center/sections/overview/ovc-20481691

This may be an approach you haven't considered. You can connect with other members who have been through the program here:
- Questions about Mayo Clinic Pain Rehab Center https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/status-of-mayo-clinic-pain-rehab-program/

Another considerations is the Mayo Clinic Care Network
The Mayo Clinic Care Network is a select group of independent health systems that are granted special access to Mayo Clinic's extensive knowledge and world-leading medical expertise. The Mayo Clinic Care Network helps keep care local by providing guidance and answers to many questions that might otherwise require a referral to a specialist. See the member hospitals here:
– Mayo Clinic Care Network https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/care-network/members