Hi Mickey and welcome to the forums
I went to Jacksonville Mayo for my second opinion in May of 2011. Dr Boylan was kind, personable and to the point.
We took copies of the results from all the previous testing that had been done (labs, LP, EMG/NVC, Doc notes,etc) along with discs of all of the MRIs. He listened to my history, reviewed all materials that we brought and conducted a neurological exam and another EMG/NVC.
He introduced us to the research team so we could ask questions about current Clinical Trials. My daughter and I were able to give blood for a current study that was underway. ALSA info and care guides were given to us. Doc advised me to apply for Medicare and SSDI. He gave me a script for an AFO to cope with my R footdrop and encouraged me to start Rilutek. He gave me a letter confirming my diagnosis of ALS.
We stayed at the Marriot Inn on campus. It was wonderful! We had a kitchenette and internet service. It is connected to the building where our appointment was by a long hallway. I was able to use my rollator to travel from our accommodation to the doctor's appointment and go back to our room to rest and have lunch before the afternoon EMG.
I chose to attend a different ALS Clinic in Augusta, GA because of the travel time, 3 hours to Jacksonville vs 2 to Augusta. Be aware that if you choose to go to a different Clinic for treatment you will probably undergo yet another review of work already done, (hand carry copies of everything with you) another neuro exam, and probabably another EMG/NCV prior to being admitted to the Clinic. The doc that is treating you will want to make doubly sure that he's treating you for the right thing. I was able to schedule a "Clinic" appointment for the next month after my initial exam/review appointment with the Neuro at MCG. I was also able to meet the Clinical Trial Coordinator and be screened for enrollment in the Ceftriaxone Clinical Trial.
Good luck to you and let us know how it goes.