Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Would someone explain to me how it works when you go to one of the Mayo Clinics. Do they review your paperwork / test results from your local Doctors or do they run their own tests (Or both sometimes?). Do you end up going for a few days? Also, is there any follow-up with them, or consultation with your local doctors? Thanks LINDA > > > > I'll just do some lurking / reading and hopefully get some info. Anyone know of some good Liver Specialists in the Minneapolis area. I would really like to get a second option - don't know if I can trust the HMO. > > I agree with Dave, if you can go to the Mayo Clinic that would be your best option. I went there a couple of times after my PSC was diagnosed. I saw Dr. Lindor and he was great. I stopped going there only because of the distance from home, I live in Michigan. PSC, UC 1989 Ltx 6/97 relisted 7/04. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 , since we have BC/BS insurance we are allowed to see any specialist, anywhere. Our Dr. here in Michigan recommended the Mayo in MN. because of their specialist. We went there to see a Dr. Tallwakar. who then had him seen for his ERCP . Our son went to mayo twice. The first time for the initial consult and then back for his ERCP. Dr. Talwalkar then consulted with our Dr. here in MI who will monitor his medications and blood work. Lee mother of Bill UC/PSC 06/04 Hope this helps. > Would someone explain to me how it works when you go to one of the > Mayo Clinics. Do they review your paperwork / test results from your > local Doctors or do they run their own tests (Or both sometimes?). Do > you end up going for a few days? Also, is there any follow-up with > them, or consultation with your local doctors? > > Thanks > LINDA > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 PS. Do make sure you ask them how many days to plan on staying. That's why we had to go back the second time for his ERCP. We didn't know that we should plan on several days. We did bring his xrays, US and lab reports with us and then they did more testing there. > , since we have BC/BS insurance we are allowed to see any > specialist, anywhere. Our Dr. here in Michigan recommended the Mayo in > MN. because of their specialist. We went there to see a Dr. Tallwakar. > who then had him seen for his ERCP . Our son went to mayo twice. The > first time for the initial consult and then back for his ERCP. Dr. > Talwalkar then consulted with our Dr. here in MI who will monitor his > medications and blood work. > Lee mother of Bill UC/PSC 06/04 > Hope this helps. > > >> Would someone explain to me how it works when you go to one of the >> Mayo Clinics. Do they review your paperwork / test results from your >> local Doctors or do they run their own tests (Or both sometimes?). Do >> you end up going for a few days? Also, is there any follow-up with >> them, or consultation with your local doctors? >> >> Thanks >> LINDA >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Thank you - every little bit of information has been helpful! LINDA Re: Re: Mayo Clinic , since we have BC/BS insurance we are allowed to see any specialist, anywhere. Our Dr. here in Michigan recommended the Mayo in MN. because of their specialist. We went there to see a Dr. Tallwakar. who then had him seen for his ERCP . Our son went to mayo twice. The first time for the initial consult and then back for his ERCP. Dr. Talwalkar then consulted with our Dr. here in MI who will monitor his medications and blood work.Lee mother of Bill UC/PSC 06/04Hope this helps. Would someone explain to me how it works when you go to one of the Mayo Clinics. Do they review your paperwork / test results from your local Doctors or do they run their own tests (Or both sometimes?). Do you end up going for a few days? Also, is there any follow-up with them, or consultation with your local doctors?ThanksLINDA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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