Huntington's disease care at Mayo Clinic

Your Mayo Clinic care team

People with Huntington's disease receive care from Mayo Clinic doctors trained in clinical genomics, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation services, psychiatry and psychology, and other medical specialties.

Advanced diagnosis and treatment

Mayo Clinic doctors have expertise and experience in evaluating and treating people with Huntington's disease and other nervous system (neurological) conditions.

Pediatric expertise

Doctors specially trained in child and adolescent neurology work with other specialists to care for children who have Huntington's disease in the Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Child life specialists help you and your child deal with natural fears about illness, medical procedures and hospital care.

Supportive care

Though Huntington's disease can't be cured, Mayo Clinic doctors help you and your family manage your condition. Mayo Clinic staff also provides resources for you and your family to help you cope with the condition. You also may have the opportunity to participate in support groups.

Expertise and rankings

Experience

Mayo Clinic doctors have expertise and experience in evaluating and treating people with Huntington's disease and other nervous system (neurological) conditions. Specialists trained in movement disorders evaluate and treat around 50 people with Huntington's disease each year.

Research

Mayo Clinic researchers in the Division of Child and Adolescent Neurology study the cause, progression, genetics and treatment options of Huntington's disease. Experts in Mayo Clinic's Department of Clinical Genomics provide access to the latest genetic testing techniques, when medically appropriate. Mayo researchers also conduct clinical trials.

Nationally recognized expertise

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.

Learn more about Mayo Clinic's neurology department's expertise and rankings.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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