For nearly a decade, physicians at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota have led the effort to establish diagnostic guidelines for autoimmune pancreatitis, helping ensure that patients are thoroughly evaluated and treated without unnecessary surgery. Convinced that autoimmune pancreatitis is more common than is currently recognized, Mayo Clinic doctors look for the disorder in most patients with pancreatic problems. They have also played a major role in tracing the effects of autoimmune pancreatitis on other parts of the body. At Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, patients receive care from some of the world's foremost experts on pancreatic disorders as well as from other Mayo Clinic specialists, ensuring the most comprehensive and supportive care possible.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is ranked No. 1 in Digestive Disorders in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals in Digestive Disorders.
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