Services for Patients

Language Interpretation

Clear communication between health care professionals and patients is vital to successful medical care. At Mayo Clinic, interpreters help ensure that patients whose primary language is not English can enjoy open dialogue with health care providers.

Professionally trained medical interpreters are available to be present at appointments, to translate patient education materials and to offer other assistance as needed. Their services are free of charge and available in more than 30 languages, including Arabic, Spanish and French.

In addition, specialized, multilingual appointment, registration, and finance personnel assist patients before, during and after their visit to Mayo Clinic.

Please indicate the need for an interpreter when requesting an appointment at Mayo Clinic.