Mayo Clinic's approach

Collaboration

Because Mayo Clinic provides expertise in multiple fields, you're not just getting one opinion. Your care is discussed among the team, your test results are available quickly, and your appointments are scheduled in coordination. Highly specialized orthopedic and rehabilitation experts are all working together to determine what's best for you.

Expertise

Ankle surgery, especially ankle replacement, is a complex procedure that requires strong surgical experience. As a major orthopedic center, Mayo Clinic has surgeons with training and skills to perform these complex procedures.

Technology

Mayo Clinic surgeons work with experts from other specialties to determine the best treatment for your particular situation. State-of-the-art MRI helps guide treatment decisions.

Mayo Clinic surgeons use fiber-optic scopes and specialized tools to operate through small incisions whenever possible. At Mayo Clinic, you have access to the latest types of ankle-fusion hardware and artificial ankle joints.

Expertise and rankings

Mayo Clinic's orthopedic surgeons have expertise in all types of ankle surgery — including a wide range of foot and ankle reconstruction surgeries. More than 1,500 ankle surgeries are performed at Mayo Clinic each year.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.

Learn more about Mayo Clinic's Orthopedic Surgery department's expertise and rankings.

Mayo Clinic Children's

Highly skilled pediatric experts diagnose and treat all types of conditions in children. As a team, we work together to find answers, set goals and develop a treatment plan tailored to your child's needs.

Learn more about Mayo Clinic Children's.

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.

Learn more about appointments at Mayo Clinic.

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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July 19, 2025
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