Short bowel syndrome care at Mayo Clinic
Your Mayo Clinic care team
At Mayo Clinic, digestive specialists, called gastroenterologists, and nutrition specialists work as a team to care for people with short bowel syndrome. Your team may include other professionals as needed.
Advanced diagnosis and treatment
Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals have experience diagnosing and treating short bowel syndrome using the most current diagnostic technology and surgical techniques. Mayo Clinic researchers have helped improve CT and MRI procedures. These state-of-the-art imaging tests are more sensitive than conventional X-rays for detecting blockages or changes in the intestines.
Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals will work with you to review your treatment options and choose the treatment that best suits your needs and goals. The treatments offered to people with short bowel syndrome include medicines, nutrition counseling, nutritional support and surgery.
Expertise and rankings
Experience
Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals have extensive experience with short bowel syndrome. Each year, Mayo Clinic health professionals care for hundreds of people with the condition.
Nationally recognized expertise
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, ranks No. 1 for digestive disorders 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 by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic Children's in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025–2026 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.
Learn more about Mayo Clinic's gastroenterology and hepatology department's expertise and rankings.
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.