Patients and their families from more than 150 countries around the world travel each year to Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota, to benefit from a tradition of excellence in patient care dating back more than 100 years.
International patients journey to Mayo Clinic for a broad range of patient-focused care and service, from general exams to diagnosis and treatment for both common and complex medical conditions. Most are referred by family members or friends and schedule the appointments themselves; some are referred by their local physicians, who collaborate closely with Mayo Clinic staff.
A well-coordinated, team approach is a hallmark of Mayo Clinic's model of caring for its patients. Mayo's collaborative style offers a uniquely comprehensive approach to medical care and is among the primary reasons Mayo Clinic has earned its reputation for excellence.

Many people helped Bertha Hernandez Perez, left, come to Mayo to receive treatment for a torn bladder.
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