@slangston, if you would like to submit a request for referral, you can do it here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
After speaking with a scheduler, they will give you information about how best to submit your records, imaging, documents, etc.

You're right that sometimes an appointment at Mayo Clinic is not available. Mayo Clinic has more requests for appointments than available openings. In those situations, appointments at Mayo Clinic are prioritized on the basis of medical need. Availability depends on the complexity of the medical condition, the nature and urgency of the problem and Mayo Clinic's ability to help (as determined by a Mayo Clinic doctor). For less complex conditions, the availability of care closer to home is also considered. Mayo Clinic’s goal is to provide the best care each patient needs, but does not want patients to incur additional costs for evaluation or travel if care they would offer is not different from what the patient is already receiving at home.