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Colonoscopy on first visit?
My son is scheduled for his first visit at Mayo Rochester July 15, and one of his issues is GI. Does Mayo perform colonoscopies/endoscopies within...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jun 7, 2025
First visit and nervous
I am coming for my first visit next week. I thought it would be a 5-7 day trip, but my appointments are in 4 different...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Nov 25, 2023
First visit: Evaluation in MN
Hi everyone, I have my first visit to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester in January... my referral was for GI stuff so I’m seeing gastro-...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Nov 16, 2025
First visit to Mayo: Traveling alone
I have a first appt at Mayo Rochester on Oct 1. I am planning to make the trip alone. I am concerned that not having...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Aug 30, 2023
What to expect on first visit to gastro?
I am about to go but am hesitant. It is a long trip and a lot of cost for me.I read online a lot of...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jul 23, 2025
First Visit to Mayo Clinic - Neurology
Hello,I have my first appt at Mayo in Rochester in early November. I am going to the Neurology Department. Has anyone visited Neurology? I was...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Oct 17, 2018
Scheduling random appointments before first visit
I logged into my portal to see more random appointments scheduled. My first visit will be in April, initially I was scheduled for labs and...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Mar 16, 2024
First Visit to Mayo Clinic - Digestive Issues
Hi there! I have my first visit to Mayo Clinic on September 5th. I have been diagnosed by my current GI doctor with Celiac, Microcolitis,...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Aug 26, 2023
First visit to Mayo and traveling alone: Winter advice?
My initial appointment is with GI clinic. I've been seeing numerous doctors for 8-9 years, had dozens of tests, with no clear diagnoses. Some treatments...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Dec 21, 2018
Mayo Clinic Phoenix - First Visit Evaluation & Stay
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...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jun 13, 2023
First Visit questions about additional tests and prior authorizations
I am scheduled for my first appointments with basic testing, some of which I have done before at other facilities. I have a complex history...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Mar 28 7:27am
Bringing my 3 year old along to my first visit
Hello I have a question that hopefully someone can answer. I have my first appointment coming up at Scottsdale Mayo. My husband is coming with...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Apr 10 7:19pm
First visit to Mayo: How long should I book our hotel?
My daughter has an appointment on a Friday with pediatric cardiologist and have been told we might have to be there Thursday but would two...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jul 28, 2022
First Visit to Mayo Clinic: How do appointments work? What to expect?
My dad will be seeing internal med early morning 7/7. He has Parkinson’s and Ulcerative Colitis as his primary dx. Is it at that appt...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Aug 24, 2023
How do I ensure my health history records are on file for first visit?
Mayo Clinic Rochester Good morning. I'm wondering if I need to have all is my tests,x rays, ultrasound records... Sent out/with me when I arrive?...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Aug 12, 2022
Visiting Jacksonville location as a first time patient
Hi, I will be visiting the Jacksonville location as a first time patient next month, and I (like many others here that I have seen...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jul 21, 2024
First time visit, what should I expect?
Hello! I’m visiting the clinic in Jacksonville FL for the first time ever at their EDS center soon and I don’t know what to expect...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jun 12, 2024
Seeking advice for first time Mayo Clinic visit with toddler (patient)
I am making travel plans to come to Mayo Clinic this August with my 18 month old (he is the patient.) Some specific things I...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Oct 23, 2019
Tips for your first Mayo Clinic visit and tests/appt schedules
I was asked by @colleenyoung to post some info I shared in another group. When you go for your initial visit if you are on...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Aug 17, 2021
Mayo Rochester who do you see upon first eval visit?
I just spoke with the schedulers and they told me that they have no idea who I will be scheduled with but it will be...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jul 25, 2025