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Concussion testing

Mayo Clinic s approach

Collaboration

An integrated team of neurologists, sports medicine specialists, physiatrists, and doctors trained in brain and mental health conditions (neuropsychologists), brain imaging (neuroradiologists), brain surgery (neurosurgeons), physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, emergency medicine, and other areas offers comprehensive care to adults, adolescents and children with concussions.

Expertise

Mayo Clinic doctors trained in brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists), sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatrists), and other specialties have experience and expertise diagnosing and treating people with concussions and other brain injuries. Doctors at Mayo Clinic have evaluated children, adolescents and adults, as well as youth, collegiate and professional athletes.

Concussion evaluation options

All Mayo Clinic campuses offer concussion care, which includes baseline and after injury concussion testing for athletes. Comprehensive services may also involve full neurological evaluation, symptom management, and rehabilitation for cognitive, balance, headache and all other concussion-related symptoms. Athletes or parents can choose to share the results with their doctors and athletic trainers.

Concussion education

Mayo Clinic staff educates medical providers at local and national meetings about the importance of proper prevention, identification, treatment and rehabilitation of concussion.

Research

Mayo Clinic neurologists, sports medicine specialists and basic science researchers are studying the cellular basis of concussion and pursuing new strategies to diagnose concussion, measure brain recovery and develop novel treatments.

Expertise and rankings

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Learn more about Mayo Clinic's neurology department's expertise and rankings.

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. For more information on visiting Mayo Clinic, choose your location below:

Mayo Clinic s campus in Arizona

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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. More information about billing and insurance: Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota Mayo Clinic Health System By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Doctors & Departments July 24, 2021 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Meehan WP, et al. Concussion in children and adolescents. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 18, 2019. Evans RW. Acute mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) in adults. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 18, 2019. Halstead ME, et al. Sport-related concussion in children and adolescents. Pediatrics. 2018;142:e20183074. Giza CC, et al. Summary of evidence-based guideline update: Evaluation and management of concussion in sports - Report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology. 2013;80:2250. FAQs about baseline concussion testing. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/baseline_testing.html. Accessed April 18, 2019. Smith AM, et al. Proceedings from the Ice Hockey Summit III: Action on concussion. Current Sports Medicine Reports. 2019;18:23 Laskowski ER (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. May 6, 2019.

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Mayo Clinic has been recognized as one of the best Neurology & Neurosurgery hospitals in the nation for 2022-2023

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2022–2023 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Learn more about this top honor