For more than 160 years, Mayo Clinic has helped people from around the world with serious health problems and has shared medical knowledge across borders.
Today, our global reach is clear in the patients we care for. Every year, thousands of international travelers come from more than 130 countries to receive care at Mayo Clinic. They come for an experience that puts their needs at the center of everything we do.
You also see our international influence in our 4,700 specialists. Many of them came from around the world to care for patients, study diseases, teach and learn at Mayo Clinic.
Our international patient team can help you access our top-ranked care. We understand that traveling to another country for medical treatment can feel stressful, especially when you are managing a serious illness. Let us guide you through the process, from exploring appointment options to planning travel and housing, and all the way through your return home.
Ranking on Newsweek's list of World's Best Hospitals
Mayo Clinic physicians and scientists who, collectively, have deep expertise in essentially every medical condition
Countries whose citizens come to Mayo Clinic every year
People from all over the world who visit Mayo Clinic campuses each year
Top-ranked care
Mayo Clinic routinely ranks No. 1 on Newsweek's list of World's Best Hospitals. We are also top ranked for quality more often than any other healthcare organization in the U.S. These endorsements show Mayo Clinic's strong commitment to giving every international patient world-class care.
Specialties and expertise
Mayo Clinic has deep experience treating people traveling internationally for medical care, no matter how complex their needs are. We practice team-based care, so your care team includes leading experts who work with each other to review your condition from every perspective.
Our teams provide advanced diagnostics and therapies in essentially every medical specialty, including:
Costs and insurance
Besides accepting self-paying patients, Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people across the globe. Our financial team can provide cost estimates and help you understand insurance and payment options.
Locations and travel
Each Mayo Clinic location combines expert care, state-of-the-art facilities, a welcoming environment and amenities to help international patients feel a little more at home. Our dedicated international team can reduce uncertainties by answering your questions about our locations in:
The international team can provide complete information for each of the campuses, their surrounding areas and available amenities. All of their services are available at no additional cost.
International appointment process
Mayo Clinic understands traveling internationally for medical care can feel complicated and add to an already stressful time. To help those traveling from abroad, Mayo Clinic reduces possible anxiety by offering an efficient appointment process and representatives to guide you through the whole experience, beginning when you first contact us through returning home.
Note that Mayo Clinic can only offer in-person medical appointments for international patients.
Support and resources
We offer a range of resources to international patients to make your travel and visit efficient and rewarding.
Mayo Clinic has team members around the world. Many live in the countries where they serve and speak the local language. You can reach out to a team member, free of charge, to talk about your needs and ask questions.
As you start planning to travel for care, our team can:
- Help you understand how long you will need to be in the U.S.
- Explain the visa process.
- Help you find lodging that meets your needs.
- Connect you with translation services.
- More.
At your first Mayo Clinic appointment, our team can orient you to campus and help you prepare for medical appointments. Team members will be available throughout your stay and can help you plan your return home.
International patient stories
Explore stories from real international patients who came to Mayo Clinic for expert care, compassionate support and life-changing results.
From heartbreak to heartbeat: A Canadian’s life-saving journey
After suffering a massive heart attack soon after moving to Arizona, Canadian Guy Labine received an emergency heart transplant at Mayo Clinic —regaining a healthy, energized life.
From El Salvador to strength: Healing at home with Mayo Clinic
When 40-year-old single mother Veronica Ciudad-Real needed a bone marrow transplant unavailable in El Salvador, she turned to Mayo Clinic. After two weeks in the hospital, Veronica was able to recover at home, surrounded by family.
From Honduras to hope: Robotic biopsy brings answers
After receiving six different diagnoses in Honduras, Erasmo traveled to Mayo Clinic in Florida. An innovative awake robotic-guided spine biopsy revealed his true diagnosis, bringing clarity and hope.
