Hopkins, Mayo, or Stanford

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Hi all,

I've been lurking much lately, so busy and then soooo

tired that I haven't been posting too much lately, but

my husband and I are thinking about searching out a

" out patient clinic " that is really on the forefront

or at least patient friendly (my need) and in doing

research on line ~ I've found Hopkins and Mayo

(in MN) consistently rated top notch ~ and

Hopkins doing more on research. Stanford is closer to

where I live part of the year (Carmel, CA) and has

been rated strongly as well ~ so it is a tough choice.

Last year I contacted Mayo and they were not taking

new patients in Rheumatology due to retirements, etc,

so I'm at a loss...

I am extremely grateful for all the medications out

there to help us, but at the same time, really looking

to see if there is anything I can do to NOT be on such

hardcore drugs. Obviously if they are the only

choice, I am going to take them as constant pain and

immobility is impossible, but....

Does any one have any experience with Hopkins,

Mayo in MN or Stanford Medical Clinic (for treatment

of PsA and more so, for the determination of other

immune disorders)?

Thanks!!

(Idaho)