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Hello @janicepike, I hope my reply to @vialox did not come across as an attempt to stifle discussion. Vialox was asking specifically about the process in which to get an appointment at Mayo Clinic. The link I provided is a direct link to the appointment information for Mayo Clinic. I only meant to provide the quickest route to the answers vialox was seeking specifically regarding the appointment process.
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1 ReactionIsn't this a forum to discuss?
This is the second time I have noticed the administration is guiding, and detouring specific concerns.
Hello @vialox. The best way to get the answers to your questions is using this link to the appointment request information at Mayo Clinic, http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63. If you call one of the numbers provided, the appointment coordinator will be able to answer all of the questions you just asked!
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1 ReactionIt is easy to do it on your own. No referral is necessary. The one advantage of having your local doctor involved is that they are more likely to be supportive and helpful after the surgery. Most people continue to have a local cardiologist as well, since you need care at home if something happens and for check ups.
I was able to schedule my surgery and testing all in one visit, but that was because I was pretty sure a surgery was what I was going there for to begin with. If you go for testing and they decide surgery is indicated, they would refer you to the surgeon and then try to fit you in depending on the surgeon's schedule.
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1 ReactionI called, and requested an appointment with Dr. Schaff, surgeon. They looked up my recird for my myocardiomyopathy, and scheduled me. I think it was 6 weeks out.
Thank you everyone for your comments. I really appreciate your stories and experiences with this decease.
It is much easier to make a decision being prepared. I have already read a lot of posts on this subject but still feel hungry for more. I am from Illinois and my current symptom progressing makes me thinking how to arrange the appointment with Mayo.
Should I ask my local cardiologist for referral or I can do it on my own? What are the prons and cons for both?
What is an approximate wait time from scheduling until appointment? As I understand I need to see the Mayo's cardiologist first & go through some tests. If he recommends myectomy can I choose a surgeon?
Welcome,vialox, you will be so pleased with the care you receive at Mayo. They know this disease so well and are so patient centered, it is a pleasure to deal with them.
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1 ReactionHey @vialox! Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am so glad that you made the decision to travel to Mayo for care. You will be so happy that you did. Where are you from? When will your appt. be?
Hi @vialox, my father had a septal myectomy done 5 years ago at the age of 78. He's doing fine and living a normal life now. It's good to hear that you're in touch with a high-volume center like Mayo and the community here where there's so much information available. Good luck and good health to you!
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4 ReactionsThank you, @kanaazpereira