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Mayo Clinic Phoenix - First Visit Evaluation & Stay

Posted by roadscout @roadscout, Jun 9, 2023

Hi! I have a question for Phoenix about very first evaluation. Have appt in GIH dept to further investigate stages of NASH and I am coming from out of state. How many days should I plan to stay in Phoenix? Hoping Dr. would get me new imaging of liver progression, specifically an MRE, Magnetic resonance elastography. Will he order this upon first contact and it happen on the first day - or do I need to stay beyond two days? Can you suggest how many days I should reserve a room? The appt is Monday morning 8:30. Should I stay the entire week M-F or is that too much.

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fanci | @fanci | Nov 8, 2023
In reply to @tallchick60 "I have my first evaluation with Mayo urology Phoenix. I am coming from Alaska. I am..." + (show)
@tallchick60

I have my first evaluation with Mayo urology Phoenix. I am coming from Alaska. I am trying to figure out how long I should stay. I have had 5 CT scans up here and all imagines have been sent to urology. I have a messed up ureter that is starting to cause kidney damage.

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I formerly lived in the Palm Springs area so I could drive to Mayo in Phoenix. So it was helpful to have my car to say the least. I did find that the Sleep Inn, on I believe it was Bell Road or Frank Lloyd Road, was very helpful and understanding about stays and schedules with Mayo. They also do give Mayo patients a discount on the room rate. Let me know if I can give you any other ideas/help. I am 9 years out from bladder removal.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 12, 2023
In reply to @tallchick60 "I have my first evaluation with Mayo urology Phoenix. I am coming from Alaska. I am..." + (show)
@tallchick60

I have my first evaluation with Mayo urology Phoenix. I am coming from Alaska. I am trying to figure out how long I should stay. I have had 5 CT scans up here and all imagines have been sent to urology. I have a messed up ureter that is starting to cause kidney damage.

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Hi @tallchick60, in addition to the helpful replies you've already received, you might also be interested in reviewing the discussions in the Visiting Mayo Clinic support group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/traveling-to-mayo-clinic/

Here are a few specific discussions to start with
- First Visit to Mayo Clinic: How do appointments work? What to expect?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/new-internal-med-patient/

- Your travel tips for Mayo Clinic in Phoenix and Scottsdale please
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-to-travel-phoenix-scottsdale-clinics/

When will you be at Mayo AZ?

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