Mayo Clinic

About

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education, and research, providing whole-person care to everyone who needs healing. Established in Rochester, Minnesota, almost 150 years ago, Mayo Clinic has become a leader in transforming health care with a unique model that emphasizes collaboration and innovation. The institution was founded by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo, who began a tradition of patient-centered care that persists to this day. At the heart of Mayo Clinic's philosophy is the belief that the patient’s needs come first, guiding the institution's conforming principles and day-to-day operations. Today, Mayo Clinic operates in multiple locations, including Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota, and serves more than 1.3 million patients from over 130 countries each year, who seek answers, solutions, and the highest quality of care available. The medical group is renowned for its diagnostic expertise and high-quality patient care, consistently ranking among the top hospitals in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. Our multidisciplinary approach involves collaboration among over 4,700 physicians and scientists, all dedicated to solving the world's most complex medical challenges. Being a leader in cutting-edge research and medical education allows Mayo Clinic to continuously redefine standards of excellence in health care.