Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in Minnesota

Contact

For more information about treatment through the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, call (507) 284-1148 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central time Monday through Friday.

A doctor's referral is not necessary to make an appointment at Mayo Clinic, although information on a patient's previous treatment is helpful.

Emergency referrals or consultations after hours and on weekends are available. Please call the Mayo Clinic operator at (507) 284-2511 and ask for the pediatric oncologist/hematologist on call.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

Bring the following with you when you come to Mayo Clinic for your child's appointment:

• A list of your child's current medications and how much he or she is taking of each. You may bring the bottles or containers with you to your first appointment.
• Medical information, X-rays and pathology reports supplied by your local physician, if requested by Mayo Clinic.
• Any forms you were asked to bring with you and the name, address and telephone number of the physician who referred your child, if applicable.
• Written authorization of referral from your HMO or PPO. Your child's insurance information and Medicare card if you have one.
• A copy of any living will/advance directive, if applicable. If your child has a living will or other advance directive, it is important that you bring a copy for the physician to review. It will then be placed in your child's medical record.
• Your child's Mayo Clinic registration number and plastic ID card if you were given one at an earlier visit.
• Items to help pass the time while you and your child wait between appointments. These may include books, magazines, travel games, writing or coloring materials, knitting, embroidery or other small handwork. You may also bring a battery-powered laptop computer or handheld video games.