Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids care at Mayo Clinic

Your Mayo Clinic care team

Specialists in colon and rectal surgery work with other professionals, as needed, to diagnose and treat your hemorrhoids.

Advanced diagnosis and treatment

Colon and rectal specialists at Mayo Clinic offer the most advanced treatment options, including rubber band ligation and advanced techniques for hemorrhoid removal.

Expertise and rankings

Mayo Clinic surgeons are highly experienced in treating hemorrhoids, including the most complicated. Doctors at Mayo Clinic treat several thousand people for hemorrhoid-related problems each year.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, ranks No. 1 for digestive disorders in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for digestive disorders by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2023–2024 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.