Mayo Clinic Care Network SCHEDULE A SECOND OPINION APPOINTMENT Extraordinary Care. Unmatched Expertise. For the past five years, St. Elizabeth has been raising the bar for healthcare in our region through our collaboration with Mayo Clinic. Special access to Mayo Clinic has been an invaluable resource for our physicians and associates as well as our patients and the community. And working with Mayo Clinic has helped advance programs and cultivate relationships that will improve health outcomes through the delivery of high-quality services and evidence-based medical care. This collaboration gives our expert physicians the opportunity to consult with specialists at Mayo Clinic. We can obtain second opinions, discuss best practices and confirm that we’re on the right path to treatment, which provides patients extra assurance and peace of mind without the need to travel to a different city or incur additional cost. St. Elizabeth was the first healthcare system in Kentucky, Ohio or Indiana to have passed Mayo Clinic's rigorous review process. The Mayo Clinic Care Network puts the power of Mayo Clinic in the hands of our physicians, providing access to proven protocols, eConsults and unparalleled experience. It also helps support our mission to make sure our patients get the best care available—right here. What this means for St. Elizabeth. St. Elizabeth care teams have been extremely involved with Mayo Clinic in both patient care and research studies. Our membership continues to give St. Elizabeth Healthcare providers access to resources such as: AskMayoExpert – a state-of-the-art electronic tool that provides access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge in disease management, clinical care guidelines, treatment recommendations and reference materials for a variety of medical conditions. Mayo Clinic eConsults – a service that connects physicians at St. Elizabeth Healthcare with Mayo Clinic experts when seeking additional input regarding a patient’s care. If you are interested in a Mayo eConsult, please contact your St. Elizabeth physician office. If you’re receiving care from a doctor or care center outside of St. Elizabeth, then you may schedule an appointment by calling 1 (800) 737-7900. St. Elizabeth Healthcare remains locally owned and operated. This collaboration is aimed to provide better care to our patients. What this means for St. Elizabeth patients. Your care, your choice. Right here. There is no obligation for you to have your physician consult with Mayo Clinic, and your physician will seek your permission before consulting with a Mayo physician on your condition and/or treatment options. Our primary goal is to offer you a second opinion from Mayo Clinic physicians while keeping your care close to home. Rest assured that if your physician chooses to use either “AskMayoExpert” or “eConsults” there will be no additional cost to you. Your security. Both St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Mayo Clinic take patient security and confidentiality very seriously. Any information that St. Elizabeth Healthcare shares with Mayo Clinic will be sent through a secure connection. We can assure you that your medical records will remain secure, safe and confidential. Additional benefits. More medical answers close to home. Not only will you have access to the physician experts at St. Elizabeth, but your physician can consult with a Mayo Clinic specialist for a second opinion regarding your care. St. Elizabeth and Mayo Clinic physicians will collaborate on the most complex cases using an electronic connection called an eConsult. This will allow you to obtain diagnosis and treatment options quickly and without the need to travel a long distance to another city. Care coordination. St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Mayo Clinic’s close working relationship ensures a seamless and organized visit to Mayo Clinic only if necessary. St. Elizabeth physicians will collaborate with Mayo Clinic physicians on your behalf before, during and after your visit. For those who have visited Mayo Clinic independently, St. Elizabeth can continue to provide your coordinated and ongoing treatment, close to home. Our goal is to give you peace of mind. You will experience comfort knowing that two expert physician teams are doing everything possible to provide you with the best care and outcomes. Click here to see our Frequently Asked Questions Get a Second Opinion. Seeking a second opinion from St. Elizabeth does not mean that you must transfer your care and treatment to us from your current care center. We offer second opinions to help ensure that you receive the right treatment – avoiding any unnecessary procedures and risk of additional complications. We are happy to confirm if you are on the right path with your current doctor or care center. Also, we are proud to be a part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, which gives us an additional access point to physicians and tools to identify and give the best care possible, right here in Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati and Southwest Indiana. These are just some of the benefits the Mayo Clinic Care Network provides: AskMayoExpert – a state-of-the-art electronic tool that provides access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge in disease management, clinical care guidelines, treatment recommendations and reference materials for a variety of medical conditions. Mayo Clinic eConsults – a service that connects physicians at St. Elizabeth Healthcare with Mayo Clinic experts when seeking additional input regarding a patient’s care. If you are interested in a Mayo eConsult, please contact your St. Elizabeth physician office. If you’re receiving care from a doctor or care center outside of St. Elizabeth, then you may schedule an appointment by calling 1 (800) 737-7900. eConsult Testimonials Mayo Clinic eConsult: A Convenient, Cost-Effective Second Opinion “A second opinion can make people feel more comfortable with their diagnosis,” said Dr. Lawrence Brennan, Oncologist and Hematologist with St. Elizabeth. “It usually just reinforces the first opinion, but it’s a good way to satisfy yourself and your patient that you’ve done all you can.” Click here to read more. Mayo Clinic eConsult Offers Second Opinion with No Added Cost Increased peace of mind is just one of the benefits electronic consultations with Mayo Clinic provide for patients and their physicians, according to Dr. Magdalena Winiarska, Rheumatologist at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Click here to read more. SCHEDULE A SECOND OPINION APPOINTMENT