The International Medicine Clinic at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, is the gateway to accessing the clinic's specialized health care. It serves people who come from outside of the United States seeking medical care at Mayo Clinic. The international medicine team is made up of internal medicine doctors are experienced in providing for the special needs of international patients, providing seamless, coordinated comprehensive consultative care.
Most people who leave their country to travel to Mayo Clinic start their visit at the International Center, where patient representatives and interpreters assist you with your visit. You may receive translated written materials to help explain many medical conditions. And you'll receive an itinerary, floor plans and directions to the International Medicine Clinic.
During your International Medicine Clinic visit, you'll talk with an internal medicine doctor who asks questions about your medical history, conducts a physical examination and reviews your medical records. Together, you'll develop an individualized plan of care. Your International Medicine Clinic team will coordinate your testing and specialty consultations.
Your plan of care might include:
- Diagnostic testing to evaluate undefined symptoms and complaints — for example, shortness of breath, chest pain, abdominal pain and back pain
- Specialty consultations
- Treatment recommendations
- Preventive medicine care
At the conclusion of your Mayo Clinic visit, your International Medicine Clinic doctor will review and summarize the results with you and, with your permission, send written correspondence to your home physician, if needed.
Mayo Clinic tailors its international services to help make you as comfortable as possible.