The Mayo Clinic experience and patient stories Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care like they've never experienced. See the stories of satisfied Mayo Clinic patients. Turning the Compass Toward New Understanding of Skin DisordersA seasoned traveler, Lou Appignani relishes exploration and discovery. So when he was diagnosed with an inflammatory condition that affects his skin, he and his wife, Laurie, decided to contribute to medical research at Mayo Clinic to help dermatology experts unravel the mysteries behind skin disorders. As the door opens into Lou and Laurie Appignani's [...] Life-Changing Advice Leads to Prompt Melanoma Diagnosis and TreatmentJohn Murphy, a Mayo Clinic Public Affairs specialist, wasn't expecting his friend and co-worker, Carol Lammers, to remark on an age spot on his forehead, but he's glad she did.??? As someone with a family history of melanoma ? a dangerous form of skin cancer ? John Murphy, who works in Public Affairs for Mayo [...] Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic ResearchCosts & insurance Dec. 03, 2019 Share on: FacebookTwitter DermatologySectionsRequest an appointmentOverviewTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsSpecialty groupsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchThe Mayo Clinic experience & patient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicFrequently Asked QuestionsResources for medical professionals SectionsRequest an appointmentOverviewTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsSpecialty groupsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchThe Mayo Clinic experience & patient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicResources for medical professionals ORG-20420337 Departments & Centers Medical Departments & Centers Dermatology