Mayo Clinic

I went to Mayo in Phoenix. Wow I'm impressed. EDG and sigmoid tomorrow. So I'm
looking forward to real answers. They are checking Barrets. They don't think I have it. A surgeon diagnosed originally. My GI at first said I didn't have Barretts and then just before coming offered ablation.

Also biopsies of the colon to confirm UC. Dr Ramirez listened, explained and laid out a plan. A breath of fresh air.

Love to hear how they differ from other GI's or doctors you've dealt with when you get a chance to share.

I've been a patient at the PHX Mayo Clinic for almost a year. It's a very top notch operation. For the amount of patients that they see it is amazing how much time they spend with you, how thorough they are and how responsive they are to your needs. They have a web portal where you can communicate with GI staff, and they will get back to you within the day. Otherwise you can call them and a GI nurse will call you back within a few hours. VERY unlike other GI doctors I have had in the valley that treat you like cattle, don't listen to your concerns and have terrible office workers.

My only gripe about them is the propensity to push big pharma on you to treat the symptoms, without trying to treat the underlying causes of UC Drug for this, drug for that- but ask them if diet, probiotics or supplements will help and they say no. They also do not do any kind of igf food allergy testing, SIBO testing or check for bacteria.

quincy said...
What is the underlying cause of UC? To me, your suggestions are not it.

Basically what I am getting at is they only dispense drugs to treat the symptoms, without really considering natural treatments like diet change, probiotics, slippery elm, supplements, etc... Not everyone(me included) can handle the drugs and side effects very well. Also they don't do testing or address other issues that could be contributing to your UC. Microbiome problems, SIBO, etc....

Regardless the doctors there are top notch and the service is excellent.

Post Edited (DJB387) : 1/19/2016 1:50:08 PM (GMT-7)

I go to Mayo in Minnesota. I've had mixed results but I love my doctor now. He is great! I think he may retire one of these years though as his schedule is slowly getting fewer and fewer days in the office. Good for him though as he's been there over 25 years I think. The best part is you can call and the actual doctor will call you back, no matter when. I've had him call me at 6:30pm on a Friday. I've even had him call just to check up on how I'm doing after a scope. Plus they will do everything in a day or two so you don't have to come back for more tests.
Glad to year the AZ location is just as good! Glad you found a good doctor!

Thanks for the input. I go back this coming Tuesday for the results of the tests and another consult. This experience has been head and shoulders over any previous GI. Ill let you know how it goes.

glad to hear things are going well