Joy, I have some experience getting treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
The Mayo Clinic is impressive. It's organized, polished, and for the most part very professional. Their image is top notch, isn't it. That's where it stopped for me.
I simply did't like the doctor I had there. (I'll call him Dr Not for me) Not just a little bit either - Dr NFM would have been a terrible pick as far as I'm concerned and I was told he was one of their top BC specialists. I really think my treatment and outcome would be at risk if I continued with Dr NFM.
I chose Dr Konety at the U of M and am happy I did. I know a major cancer center like the Rochester Mayo sounds like the best of the best. And they are in some of their departments. But Bladder Cancer isn't their best offering as far as I'm concerned. The U of M is also regarded as a top notch cancer center. It's not as polished as the Mayo, but it feels more "real" to me when it comes to my care. Dr Konety seems to have a passion for Bladder cancer research and treatment.
Rolin