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Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Jun 3 7:38am | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
Hello @gustavogutierrez10 !
Which Mayo Clinic? Is insurance coverage an issue? Are you looking for a movement disorder specialist? If so, what kind? From what I understand, Mayo Clinic Rochester may have better accessibility right now. Even then, the wait may be quite long. But don't let that inhibit you from starting to get in line.
Consider the following link and research providers that seem of interest to you and then make a self-referral. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/movement-disorders/doctors-departments/ddc-20363911
Read many other sections of this Mayo Clinic connect so that you understand about insurance, where to stay,the different clinics. The search button for Mayo Clinic connect should be used quite extensively. Patience is key.
One of the fabulous mentors will probably reach out to you and they are a tremendous help.
Here are my best wishes that you have every success in trying to obtain what you are looking for.
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Thanks for your kind response. patient name is Rafael S. Gutierrez and I am his brother Gustavo supporting him. Rafael has Medicare and a UT Care health insurance Blue Cross Blue Shields that supports Medicare so I would see no issue on insurance. He has been wit PD for over 25 years and lately his neurologist diagnosed dementia originated by PD. Most critical issue that we are trying to get help with is the inability to speak ... mouth is collapsed and he can hardly open the mouth ..... Botox applied on the face is not working as it used to. We live in El Paso, Texas. I certainly appreciated your help and will follow your advise on making a self referral. Thanks and God bless you