Appointments at Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota

Anyone can request an appointment at Mayo Clinic. If a physician referral is required, our appointment staff will advise you. Some insurers require referrals, or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

You may make an appointment at Mayo Clinic in several ways:

Call for an Appointment

• Appointment Information Desk: 507-538-3270
• TDD service for the hearing impaired: 507-281-9786
• 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday.

Submit Online Request

Request an appointment at Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota using our online form.

• U.S. Patients - Request Appointment
• International Patients - Request Appointment

Ask Your Doctor

Ask your Mayo Clinic doctor to arrange an appointment (if you already are a Mayo patient).

Ask your local doctor to refer you and arrange your appointment (see Referring Physician Service).

Length of Your Visit

No two patient visits are exactly alike. The length of your stay will depend on the number of tests and consultations you need, based on your initial evaluation and recommended care. Typically, an evaluation requires four working days to complete but in many cases may take considerably longer if extensive testing or special consultations are necessary.

Frequently asked questions

Many patients and visitors to Mayo Clinic have questions. Read the ones we hear most often.

More questions about appointments at Mayo Clinic.