National Jewish Health or Mayo Rochester to treat MAC

Posted by mtinderscott2626 @mtinderscott2626, 2 hours ago

I have had bronchiectasis since 2010. I was just diagnosed with MAC on 12/23/25. I want to go to the BEST doctor/facility for treatment. Which location is preferred? Mayo Rochester or National Jewish Health?

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | 2 hours ago

@mtinderscott2626
I do not have experience with MAC, but I am familiar with Mayo. You may want to contact both places and start the process. Your decision may be influenced by when you can get an appointment. At Mayo, appointments are based on your medical condition, urgency, and availability.

You can contact Mayo Clinic to request an appointment or ask your doctor to submit a physician referral. For information on how to start the process at Mayo Clinic, see http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63. If you do it online, you will receive a call to schedule a time to talk with an appointment coordinator. You or your doctor will be given instructions on how to submit relevant medical records, test results, imaging studies, etc.
Mayo Clinic doctors carefully review records you, the patient, or the referring physician sends to tailor each patient's visit to the appropriate provider and determine if any additional testing is required.