Mayo Clinic's approach
Mayo Clinic head and neck surgeons have many years of experience using advanced surgical techniques, such as transoral robotic surgery, to provide personalized care to people with mouth and throat cancers, as well as those who have other conditions that may benefit from this type of surgery.
Your Mayo Clinic care team
At Mayo Clinic, people considering transoral robotic surgery work with a team of experts from many disciplines that collaborate to provide care. Your team may be led by a head and neck surgeon. It also may include doctors from Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, such as oncologists and radiation oncologists, along with radiologists and pathologists.
Nationally recognized expertise
Transoral robotic surgery is a complex procedure that requires highly skilled surgeons who have years of training. Mayo Clinic doctors are specially trained in robotic surgery procedures to provide you with the best care.
Mayo Clinic head and neck surgeons have used transoral techniques for decades. This depth of experience helps them decide on the surgical approach that's right for you.
Expertise and rankings
Mayo Clinic head and neck surgeons have many years of experience using transoral robotic surgery. This expertise and experience mean that your team is prepared with the knowledge and resources to provide you with exactly the care you need.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is ranked as the top hospital in Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, is ranked as the top hospital in Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, is ranked the top hospital in Florida.
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center meets the strict standards for a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. These standards recognize scientific excellence and a multispecialty approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
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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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.