Mayo Clinic's approach
Collaboration
At Mayo Clinic, radiologists, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, speech pathologists, surgeons, pharmacists, internal medicine specialists, dietitians, nurse specialists and wound care experts work as a multidisciplinary team to provide whole-person care for people who require home enteral nutrition (HEN).
Expertise
Mayo Clinic care professionals work with you to review all your treatment options. They'll help you choose the treatment that best meets your needs. Options for HEN include several types of feeding tubes. These include nasogastric, nasojejunal, gastrostomy, jejunostomy, transgastric jejunostomy and venting tubes. There also are several types of feeding methods and formulas.
Your care team tailors your training about home enteral nutrition to your needs. Topics include choosing and making your feeding formula, feeding tube care, finding good sources for supplies, and good ways to keep records.
Your training may take a few hours or a few days. Besides one-on-one training, you'll get instructions about your tube feeding program.
Ongoing care
Your care team continues to offer support and care after your training. Expect regular follow-up visits with your doctor, a registered nurse and a registered dietitian, who serves as your HEN coordinator. Your team stays in touch with you between appointments through the phone and online messaging. If any problems come up, your care team is there to help.
It's helpful to have a health care professional where you live to help with issues if you live far from Mayo. Your Mayo team will work with local professionals.
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Expertise and rankings
Experience
Over the years, Mayo Clinic specialists have provided home enteral nutrition services to thousands of people. Your care team is prepared with the experience, knowledge and resources to provide you with exactly the care you need.
Nationally recognized expertise
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, ranks No. 1 for digestive disorders and diabetes and endocrinology in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for digestive disorders and for diabetes and endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report.
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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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.