Mayo Clinic's approach
- Collaboration. Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals are committed to working together to provide expert, whole-person care to everyone who needs healing. If there is a way to meet people's needs with minimal risk and discomfort, Mayo Clinic's team of experts is likely to know how to do it.
- Expertise. Mayo Clinic surgeons have been leaders in minimally invasive surgery for many years and perform thousands of the procedures every year, including robot-assisted surgeries.
- Technology. Mayo Clinic researchers and specialists constantly seek ways to improve minimally invasive surgery and apply it to patient care. Your doctor will talk with you about the range of surgical approaches possible so that you get exactly the care you need.
- Research. Mayo Clinic researchers are studying the use of minimally invasive surgery to treat other conditions, including a minimally invasive laser-based tool for epilepsy surgery. They found it offers a quicker recuperation time compared with open brain surgery. The close connection between clinical care and research at Mayo Clinic makes it possible for those who are eligible to enroll in clinical trials, where they may receive the most advanced treatments.
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.