U.S. Medical Second Opinion

U.S. MEDICAL SECOND OPINIONS • FROM ANYWHERE

Get a U.S. Second Opinion
Without Leaving Home.

U.S.-Based
Physician-Led
20+ Specialties
52+ Countries
When the Decision Matters

Before You Commit to Treatment, Know You've Explored the Right Options.

Doctor reviewing scans

Confirm

Is the diagnosis accurate?

Doctor explaining treatment plan

Compare

Is the proposed treatment the best approach?

Other treatment options

Discover

Are there other treatments, specialists or clinical trials worth considering?

A second opinion may confirm your current plan—or identify questions, alternatives or additional options to discuss with your treating team.

Why the Right Expert Matters

Not Just a Second Opinion. The Right U.S. Expert for Your Case.

For life-threatening, rare and complex conditions, the value of a second opinion depends on the depth of expertise behind it.

Access the latest in medicine
01

ACCESS THE LATEST
IN MEDICINE

Advanced diagnostics, precision medicine and evolving therapies can reveal options beyond standard treatment pathways.

Discover treatments not available locally
02

DISCOVER TREATMENTS
NOT AVAILABLE LOCALLY

Explore newer medicines, specialized therapies and advanced U.S. treatment programs that may expand your options.

Uncover relevant clinical trials
03

UNCOVER RELEVANT
CLINICAL TRIALS

Research-focused U.S. specialists can identify trials and investigational options relevant to cancer, rare and genetic conditions.

Get an independent expert perspective
04

GET AN INDEPENDENT
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE

An unbiased review can confirm your plan, challenge assumptions or identify important alternatives before your next decision.

Especially Important For
Life-Threatening
Diagnosis
Rare Disease
Complex Cancer
Major Surgery
Treatment
Failure
Limited Local
Options

Your diagnosis determines the expert. We help find the right one.

Match My Case To a U.S. Specialist
More Than a Video Call

A Proper Second Opinion
Starts Before You Meet the Specialist.

A real second opinion is a structured process—designed to ensure the right expert reviews the right information and answers the right questions.

01
Before

Your Case Is Prepared

Records organized
Key questions defined
Imaging & pathology identified
Right specialist matched
02
During

Your Case Is Reviewed

Diagnosis considered
Alternatives discussed
Current treatment evaluated
Questions answered
03
After

You Leave With Direction

Specialist recommendations
Additional testing, if recommended
Clear next steps
Treatment / U.S. care pathway

The value isn't simply speaking to a U.S. doctor.
It's getting the right expert to review the right information and answer the right questions.

Multidisciplinary
Expert Review
Pathology & Imaging
Review at Leading
Academic Centers
Secure & Confidential
Handling of Your
Medical Information
Guidance for Local Treatment
or U.S. Care — The Choice
Is Always Yours

Access to Leading
U.S. Hospitals & Specialists

Mayo Clinic
MD Anderson
MSK Cancer Center
UCLA Health
Stanford Medicine
Johns Hopkins
Cedars Sinai
Dana-Farber

And other top academic & NCI-designated centers across the U.S.

The Impact of a Second Opinion

Mayo Clinic Study of 286 New Patient Referrals*

21%

Had a completely
changed diagnosis

66%

Had a refined or
redefined diagnosis

12%

Had the original
diagnosis confirmed

“Second opinions can be invaluable in confirming a diagnosis, refining a diagnosis or revealing a new diagnosis.
— Mayo Clinic

*Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - "The value of second opinions:
A prospective cohort study." 2022;97(10):1882-1889.

The Right Review for Your Case

Different Questions
Require Different Expertise.

Not every case is the same. Choose the type of second opinion
that fits your medical needs and how you prefer to receive it.

Written Second Opinion

Detailed. Structured. Shareable.

A comprehensive written report from a U.S. expert with findings, recommendations and next steps.

Sample Report
Expert review by a top U.S. specialist
Comprehensive written analysis
Clear recommendations and rationale
Easy to share with your treating physician
Delivered securely to you and your doctor
Virtual (Video) Second Opinion

Discuss. Understand. Get Clarity.

A live video consultation with a U.S. expert to discuss your case, options and your questions in real time.

Video Consultation
Live, one-on-one with the U.S. specialist
Personalized discussion of your case
Answers to your questions
Recommendations explained in detail
Session summary provided
Our Second Opinion Process
01
Submit Your Case

Upload your medical records and share your questions.

02
We Review & Match

Our physician team reviews your case and matches you with the right expert.

03
Expert Review

The U.S. specialist reviews your case and prepares insights and recommendations.

04
Receive Your Opinion

You receive your written report or meet virtually with your expert to discuss.

Not sure which review is right for your case?

U.S. Expertise Across Specialties

Complex Cases Require the Right Specialist.

We connect you with leading U.S. specialists and centers for accurate answers, advanced options and better outcomes.

Your Condition Isn't Listed?

We coordinate second opinions across additional specialties.

Not sure which specialist you need? That's what we help determine.
EXPERTISE MATTERS

Your Case Deserves the Right U.S. Expert.

Access highly specialized U.S. physicians selected around your diagnosis—not simply the specialty.

DR. JIN SUN LEE

DR. JIN SUN LEE

ONCOLOGY

Best suited for:

Complex cancer cases and treatment decisions.

DR. ARMAND BOUZAGLOU

DR. ARMAND BOUZAGLOU

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Best suited for:

Advanced radiation treatment strategies.

DR. ASHUTOSH TEWARI

DR. ASHUTOSH TEWARI

UROLOGY

Best suited for:

Prostate cancer and robotic urologic surgery.

DR. RAM DANDILLAYA

DR. RAM DANDILLAYA

CARDIOLOGY

Best suited for:

Complex cardiovascular conditions and interventions.

DR. JORDAN GELLER

DR. JORDAN GELLER

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Best suited for:

Complex endocrine and metabolic disorders.

DR. SASHA HAMDANI

DR. SASHA HAMDANI

PSYCHIATRY

Best suited for:

Complex psychiatric and neurobehavioral conditions.

Not sure which U.S. expert is right for your diagnosis?

Physician-Led Matching

Your case reviewed by U.S. doctors to identify the right expert.

Access Top U.S. Centers

Connected to leading academic institutions across the U.S.

Concierge Coordination

We manage appointments, records and communication for you.

WHY A SECOND OPINION MATTERS

The Right Second Opinion Can Change What Happens Next.

For a serious diagnosis, better information at the right time can prevent costly delays and help uncover options you may not have known existed.

01

CATCH WHAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISSED

Diagnosis, pathology or imaging reviewed through a fresh expert lens.

02

AVOID THE WRONG TREATMENT PATH

Validate the plan before starting treatment or making an irreversible decision.

03

DISCOVER OPTIONS YOU DIDN'T KNOW EXISTED

Advanced diagnostics, newer medicines and specialized U.S. treatments.

04

ACCESS CLINICAL TRIALS & INNOVATION

Explore research and emerging options for cancer, rare and genetic conditions.

World Map

When the diagnosis is life-threatening, the value of a second opinion isn't simply another opinion.

It's knowing you explored what may be possible before deciding what comes next.

Physician-Led

Expert matching by your case.

World-Class Experts

Access leading U.S. specialists and medical centers.

Your Case. Your Privacy.

Secure, confidential and always discreet.

PATIENT STORIES

One Case. Another Perspective.
A Clearer Path Forward.

Real stories of international patients who sought U.S. expertise when the next medical decision mattered.

01
RomaniaRomania

Prostate Cancer

Mount Sinai Hospital
New York
“

"After surgery, new findings raised questions about what should happen next. A U.S. prostate cancer specialist reviewed my case and helped us understand the significance of the new bone lesion and the treatment options we should consider."

OUTCOME

Treatment direction clarified

02
UAEUAE

Complex Cardiology

Dr. Raj Makkar
Cedars-Sinai
Los Angeles
“

"After multiple stents and another complex coronary procedure, we needed to know whether more intervention was really necessary. The U.S. review gave us an independent perspective and a clearer plan for what to evaluate next."

OUTCOME

Next steps clearly defined

03
ArmeniaArmenia

Rare Pediatric Brain Tumor

Boston Children's Hospital
U.S. Specialty Center
“

"Our son's tumor had been followed for years, but his vision continued to decline. We wanted expertise specific to his rare condition. The U.S. review helped us understand what additional treatment pathways could be considered."

OUTCOME

More options identified

04
ArmeniaArmenia

Hodgkin Lymphoma

MD Anderson Cancer Center
U.S. Cancer Center
“

"We didn't want to make the next treatment decision without knowing what a leading U.S. lymphoma specialist would recommend. The second opinion gave our family a much clearer understanding of the options ahead."

OUTCOME

Treatment plan clarified

05
InternationalInternational

Glioblastoma

UCLA Health Neuro-Oncology
U.S. Neuro-Oncology
“

"With an aggressive brain tumor, we knew we couldn't afford uncertainty. Having another expert review the pathology, imaging and treatment strategy helped us ask better questions and understand what options were worth pursuing."

OUTCOME

Stronger treatment strategy

06
IndiaIndia

Advanced Cancer

MSKCC
U.S. Oncology
“

"We had already received a treatment plan locally, but wanted to know whether anything else was available. The U.S. review helped us explore precision-treatment possibilities and whether clinical trials should be part of the conversation."

OUTCOME

Precision options explored

07
InternationalInternational

Epilepsy

Cleveland Clinic
U.S. Epilepsy Center
“

"Years of seizures left us searching for answers beyond another medication change. The specialist review helped us understand what further diagnostic evaluation and advanced epilepsy options could be considered."

OUTCOME

Diagnostic path defined

08
NigeriaNigeria

Rare / Genetic Condition

Mayo Clinic
U.S. Specialty Care
“

"Finding someone with deep experience in a rare condition was the hardest part. MediPocket helped identify the appropriate U.S. expertise and gave us a clearer direction without requiring us to travel first."

OUTCOME

Clear direction gained

09
SpainSpain

Complex Cancer

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
U.S. Cancer Specialist
“

"We weren't looking for another generic opinion. We wanted someone who regularly treats cases like mine. The review gave us new questions to take back to our doctors and greater confidence in deciding what to do next."

OUTCOME

Confidence restored

Different diagnosis.

Same question: Am I exploring the right options?

READ MORE PATIENT STORIES
SECOND OPINION QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

U.S. Medical Second Opinion FAQs
for International Patients

Clear answers about remote U.S. specialist reviews, medical records, costs, timelines and what happens next.

A medical second opinion is an independent review of your diagnosis, medical records, imaging and treatment plan by another qualified specialist. It can help confirm the current approach, identify questions or discrepancies, and reveal additional treatment options worth discussing with your treating physician.
You can get a U.S. medical second opinion remotely without traveling to the United States. MediPocket helps international patients organize their medical records, identify an appropriate U.S. specialist or medical center, and coordinate the second-opinion process from their home country.
Yes. Many second opinions can be completed remotely through medical-record review, a written expert opinion, a virtual consultation, or a combination of these. Whether a video consultation is available can depend on the physician, institution, patient location and applicable requirements.
A second opinion can be especially valuable after a life-threatening, rare or complex diagnosis; before major surgery; when treatment is not working; when several treatment options exist; or when you want to explore expertise and treatment options beyond those available locally.
The records depend on your diagnosis, but commonly include medical reports, physician notes, laboratory results, pathology reports, imaging reports, treatment history and a current medication list. MediPocket helps determine what is relevant and prepares the case for review.
Yes, diagnostic imaging such as MRI, CT and PET scans can often be uploaded digitally for review when the specialist or institution offers radiology or case-review services. Original DICOM imaging may be requested rather than screenshots or only the written radiology report.

You have questions.

We help you find the right answers.

MediPocket connects you with leading U.S. specialists so you can make confident, informed decisions.

Your case. Your privacy.
Secure, confidential and always discreet.

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Before Your Next
Medical Decision,
Get the Right Expert
Looking at Your Case.

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