Pyoderma gangrenosum Care at Mayo Clinic
Pyoderma gangrenosum care at Mayo Clinic
Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare condition that can have widespread effects on your body. Proper diagnosis and treatment are key to recovery. Your Mayo Clinic doctors work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that meets your needs and considers the possible side effects of each treatment option. Your care team follows up with you to see how well the treatment is working.
- Accurate diagnosis. Skin sores can be caused by many diseases. Mayo Clinic doctors in several medical specialties work as a team to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Based on that, they develop a personalized treatment plan for you.
- Team approach. You may need treatment for other conditions related to pyoderma gangrenosum, such as chronic pain. Your Mayo Clinic dermatologists can work with other Mayo Clinic specialists and your local healthcare professional to ensure you get the care you need.
Expertise and rankings
Mayo Clinic has a long experience in diagnosing and treating this rare disease. Our physician-scientists research the extent to which pyoderma gangrenosum is misdiagnosed and the types of treatment that work best for the condition.
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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