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@gcranor, I did see the following article that sounds hopeful for VA referrals. You may want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634813/

Discussion: Getting a Diagnosis for Chronic Pain

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

The recovery from open heart surgery is different for everyone. I believe it depends much on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131610/

Discussion: All rooms private in Rochester?

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Hi Caroline, I signed in online and filled out the form. I did not have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879533/

Discussion: How long did you have to wait for an appt?

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

Hello @jordyndill, Welcome to Connect. I would not travel to Rochester without first having your appointment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/715964/

Discussion: Rough Timeline of International Appointment Request

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Jun 9, 2022

No I am going to be driven there the day before. I will have someone with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182287/

Discussion: Power wheelchair / scooter rental: pros, cons?

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Jan 16, 2019

@dleeowen and @nanleevista, glad members could help. As you prepare for your visits to Mayo Clinic,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051983/

Discussion: Shuttle Stops Location

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

I was a self referral. I was first seen and evaluated by the General Internal Medicine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323427/

Discussion: Gaining Admission to Mayo Clinic (from out of state)

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Sep 30, 2020

I wish you could be more specific about what the medical issues are. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354372/

Discussion: What to expect on first visit to gastro?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 23, 2025

@fairymystry, getting in touch with your friend's referring doctor first to find out what he learned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188185/

Discussion: Denied app to Mayo due to doctor-prescribed opioid pain medication??

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

I completed all the tests and had them forwarded to Mayo last October. I was excepted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984997/

Discussion: Is it difficult to get an appointment with Mayo in MN?

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Hi @nikkipooh79 - I have spent time at Mayo Jacksonville GI as well as once in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685324/

Discussion: New GI patient with questions as I prepare for Mayo! ❤️

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Mar 1, 2022

@scornwell, I have never heard this about John Hopkins but have never gone there. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986242/

Discussion: Desperate, want to see the Mayo Clinic, but skeptical

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Dec 25, 2023

@trinitylm, like others have suggested, I recommend that you express your concern to the department about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897902/

Discussion: Requesting another doctor

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

I’m 10 weeks post transplant at Rochester. I’m scheduled for a 4 month follow up in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875838/

Discussion: Will I have to repeat a kidney biopsy at Mayo Clinic visit?

Support Group: Kidney Conditions

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

Hello @shendrzak, From my experience we can’t make changes to the photo on our patient portal....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871295/

Discussion: Changing personal picture on the patient portal

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

Good luck tomorrow!! Honestly, you can NOT be in a better place! You’ll be much more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604485/

Discussion: Tips on What To Do while at Mayo Clinic Rochester

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: May 24, 2021

I recently had my first appointment with DR Starr It is very important that he have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483504/

Discussion: Tips about preparing for my second opinion appointment at Mayo

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Jan 16 4:29am

Hi @katieknight, I'd like to add my welcome. Like Rosemary, I suggest that you call Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259973/

Discussion: Initial Visit to Mayo Clinic - How Long Should I Expect to be There?

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

Hi Ruthie, Welcome to Connect. Such a great question. I'm tagging @cynaburst who made the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/234696/

Discussion: First visit to Mayo and traveling alone: Winter advice?

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Dec 13, 2018

I've been seeing several specialist at Rochester Mayo for past 3 yrs. In myexperience the first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/103116/

Discussion: Did You Get Your Results During Your Visit?

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: May 18, 2016

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