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Originally Posted by duffysmom

Recently I had a colonoscopy here in TV and was told that they found a mass in my colon. They said the next step was to have a laprascopic procedure to remove the mass since it was in a difficult place to access. This procedure is done under general anesthesia which is something I wanted to avoid. Went to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville and was completely astoundred by the level of care I received. After an extensive physical, they removed the mass by performing a colonoscopy (not general anesthesia) and found it to be benign. Another shock was the price of the care, way below anything I have had in the past. They do not want to be paid until I receive my medicare and insurance back and then I pay them. Beautiful hospital, lovely campus and everyone spoke english. The drive was approximately 3 hours, mostly scenic back roads and very doable. I wanted to share this experience so that my neighbors here in TV know that there are excellent heath care facilities close by. Viva Mayo Clinic.

So glad to hear that all is well. Good news is always such a blessing.

I had two ear surgeries there in January and October of 2007, and like you, I was very impressed. I don't know if you remember or not, but the literature you're given prior to treatment at their facility explains that all the doctors are salaried and function as a team...thus no competition among them. Mayo is all about the patients. There are also accommodations on campus so family can be close by or patients who are on an outpatient basis or have to be there several days for testing, etc. can be right there. (I kinda have an inside track because my son lives in Jacksonville and we didn't require their accommodations.) The hospital was under construction when I was there so I was sent up the street to St. Luke's. On campus is much better, but St. Luke's was superior as well.

Again, congratulations!