Initial consultation at a Mayo Clinic

Posted by dw9050 @dw9050, Apr 4, 2023

Would like to get my husband to Mayo/Rochester or Jacksonville for NP. Looking for input on how difficult it is to get an appointment on your own. I have heard they might not take you because they are so busy

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erikainatlanta | @erikainatlanta | Apr 4, 2023

I called and did the intake about two weeks ago for Jacksonville, and they told me their waitlist is three years.

dw9050 | @dw9050 | Apr 4, 2023

That’s terrible. I was really hoping to get him an appointment. I wonder if Rochester is just as difficult. Sorry you are experiencing the same issue

marcia | @marciak9 | Apr 4, 2023

Try Rochester. I go there and it didn’t take that long.

dw9050 | @dw9050 | Apr 4, 2023

Thank you I will!
We currently live in Florida but plan to move back to the Midwest so Rochester is definitely an option.

NJ Ed | @njed | Apr 5, 2023

You need to apply. I applied in Nov 2019 and traveled there in Feb 2020 and frankly, you will not be disappointed. Plenty of places to stay nearby and Mayo Rochester is amazing. I was seen on a Monday, tests were lined up for Tues, Wed and Thur and had a meeting with neurologist on Friday. If you apply on behalf of your husband and they agree to see him, don't think twice about going.
Good luck.

lrg | @lrg | Apr 5, 2023

Yes,yes go to Rochester!!!

bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | Apr 5, 2023

Tell us about what they have done/helped patients with NP- Thanks!!

rlh | @rlh | Apr 5, 2023

I got turned down at Rochester..I guess I didn’t sound sick enough.

dw9050 | @dw9050 | Apr 5, 2023

Sorry you got turned down. Would you mind sharing your history?
For anyone that did get an appointment at Rochester did you do it on your own? I’m curious to hear what will help get an appointment
Thanks