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How long to stay for gastro evaluation
Hey guys. I have an evaluation appointment with the gastro department on the 8th. I was wondering how long to plan to stay? It’s just an evaluation so I’m not sure if they will want to run tests or what. I’m pretty new to all of this. I’ve seen some people say a week but that seems long just for an evaluation appointment. Any and all tips for the first appointment and gastro and how long to plan on staying would be really helpful!
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Welcome to Mayo Clinic, you're asking questions many have asked and each person is different. Hopefully others who have had GI evaluation appointments can provide their experience.
How long you need to stay will depend if provider wants to do more testing. For some GI tests, there is preparation that may require you to stay extra days.
Have you created a portal sign-on. If more tests are scheduled, you will see on portal.
Would you be willing to share some additional information on your situation, might help others give you advice on appointment.
Have you had GI testing at other locations that you have shared with Mayo?
Which location are you visiting?
Thanks for your response. I have had many many gi tests but think Mayo will want to redo a few of them since it’s been a while since my last rounds of testing. I am visiting the gastro department in Rochester. I have not seen any other tests or anything listed on my portal other than my appointment and that I might need to do labs afterwards.
In addition to previous post, here is some general information that may be helpful for your first visit.
Mayo Clinic has a s free concierge services for planning and recommendations:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/concierge-services
Email: concierge@mayo.edu
You may also find these related discussions helpful:
- First Visit to Mayo Clinic: How do appointments work? What to expect?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/new-internal-med-patient/
- Tips for your first Mayo Clinic visit and tests/appt schedules
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tips-for-first-dr-visit-and-testsappt-schedules/
Having been through this recently, I found that the evaluation is an office visit, where they will determine what tests and schedule them. Here in Florida, very hard to see an actual doctor but I have a wonderful PA who scheduled everything i could possibly need.
When I first went to Mayo Clinic for gastrointestinal issues, they scheduled a series of appointments. It started with a PET scan and lab work, followed by a consultation. The next day, I had an EGD. If you're traveling, they will plan everything in advance. That was my experience.