Hemifacial spasm Care at Mayo Clinic
Hemifacial spasm care at Mayo Clinic
Your Mayo Clinic care team
Mayo Clinic doctors trained in brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists), brain and nervous system surgery (neurosurgeons), and other areas work together to evaluate and treat hemifacial spasm.
Having all this expertise in a single place means that your care is discussed among the team, test results are available quickly, appointments are scheduled in coordination and the most highly specialized neurology experts in the world are all working together for your health.
Advanced diagnosis and treatment
Diagnostic tests include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). Treatment options may include onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) injections or, if necessary, microvascular decompression surgery.
Expertise and rankings
Experience
Mayo Clinic doctors trained in brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists) and brain and nervous system surgery (neurosurgeons) treat more than 400 people with hemifacial spasm every year.
Research
Mayo Clinic doctors study hemifacial spasm and other neurological conditions and conduct clinical trials.
Nationally recognized expertise
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 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.
More information about billing and insurance:
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