Myasthenia gravis Care at Mayo Clinic
Myasthenia gravis care at Mayo Clinic
Your Mayo Clinic care team
Mayo Clinic doctors trained in nervous system conditions (neurologists), chest surgeons (thoracic surgeons) and other specialists have years of experience in diagnosing and treating myasthenia gravis.
Advanced diagnosis and treatment
Mayo Clinic thoracic surgeons are experienced in treating myasthenia gravis and performing surgery to remove the thymus gland (thymectomy).
At Mayo Clinic, you might have the option of a minimally invasive thymectomy, such as a video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery or robotic surgery.
Expertise and rankings
Mayo Clinic's neurology experts provide comprehensive care for more than 900 adults and children with myasthenia gravis each year.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, rank among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. In U.S. News & World Report’s regional analysis, Mayo Clinic Children’s is ranked No. 1 in Minnesota and No. 1 in the five-state Upper Midwest region, which includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.
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.
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Top ranked in the U.S.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, have been ranked among the best Neurology & Neurosurgery hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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