@lmeziere Welcome to Connect. That may be a difficult question to answer if your doctors don't know what is wrong or what tests need to be done. When you begin as a Mayo patient, they will evaluate your condition and refer you to any other specialists and tests they need for diagnosis. They try to schedule that efficiently within the capabilities of the departments and patient load. I was a patient at Mayo in Rochester, and generally they tell patients to figure on being at Mayo about a week to complete testing and evaluations. Of course, that is subject to change any time. Mayo lets you try to get testing done early by being on standby status where you check in and wait to see if there will be an opening in the test centers. Because some patients finish early and no longer need appointments, that opens up access for others who are waiting. You could also call the department where your appointment is scheduled and ask how long you should plan on staying there.

I have had a lot of flexibility with hotels who added days to my stay after my surgery (partly because of snow in Minnesota and driving home) and many hotels allow you to cancel days if you do not need to stay as long. Discuss that when you make reservations and ask for a special Mayo Clinic patient rate.

This discussion may give you some tips about the Phoenix location for accommodations.

"What are your housing recommendations for Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ?"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/housing-for-mayo-phoenix/

Hi @lmeziere, I'd like to add my welcome along with @jenniferhunter. I moved your question about what to expect during your first visit to Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale to this existing discussion. Click the link below to read tips and helpful advice from fellow AZ patients like @mercuryrose @danab @mpeters @lilymol @dandl48 @wrig1jam @waynen and more

- Your travel tips for Mayo Clinic in Phoenix and Scottsdale please: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-to-travel-phoenix-scottsdale-clinics/

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
– First Visit to Mayo Clinic: How do appointments work? What to expect?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/new-internal-med-patient/
– First visit to Mayo: How long should I book our hotel?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/first-visit-to-mayo/

Have you downloaded the Mayo Clinic app and patient portal?

Hi Imezier and welcome to connect. I from the Arizona area and had my transplant up at Mayo Hospital. It sounds like you going to the Scottsdale location just a few miles from the main Hospital. I might mention there is also a shuttle between the Scottsdale clinic and the main complex. Like most of the others stated it depends on your particular issue as to how long. But a week to plan for is a good starting point. I just wanted to say if I can help with questions please ask. All the staff at Mayo will be there to help you with determining how long it may take. So let us know how it goes and depending on n your medical condition one of us may be able to give more specific info