Kidney Cancer Association
We’re excited to provide you with Virtual Second Opinions by Cleveland Clinic.
We are excited to provide the KCA community with access to Virtual Second Opinions by Cleveland Clinic.
Virtual Second Opinions by Cleveland Clinic lets you have your diagnosis and/or treatment plan reviewed by an expert physician from the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic from the comfort of your home.
How it Works
We’ll conduct a thorough video or telephonic intake visit, collect your medical records, match you to the right Cleveland Clinic specialist, and deliver an in-depth opinion in approximately two weeks. At the conclusion of the process, you’ll speak live with your Cleveland Clinic expert physician via video visit or phone call, allowing you to be more informed about your case and more certain about your care! In addition, you’ll receive a written report that you can share with your local care team.
“My local doctor is great, but having access to a Cleveland Clinic expert to talk through my condition gave me much greater peace of mind. ”
– Cancer Patient
72%
Of cases result in a potential diagnosis change or recommended treatment plan modification.
Talk Live with a Leading Medical Expert in Your Specific Condition
You’ll be able to make informed decisions about your care and move with great peace of mind toward better outcomes.
#5 for Cancer
US News & World Report“2021-22 Best Hospitals” rankings
#2 in the World
Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals, 2022
Don’t Think Twice about Getting a No-Cost Virtual Second Opinion from Cleveland Clinic if You are:
- Diagnosed with a serious condition, such as cancer
- About to make a major decision about a medical next step, such as surgery
- Considering a treatment that involves risk or has significant consequences
- Dealing with a condition or chronic illness that isn't improving or is getting worse
- Confused about or struggling with a diagnosis or treatment plan
- Told a condition isn’t treatable
- Struggling between choosing from multiple treatment options
- To get the medical opinion of a world class physician without the cost and hassle of travel
*A case costs $1650 USD and is not covered by insurance
The Process
Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed with an illness or want to explore more treatment options, a medical second opinion from Cleveland Clinic is a way to quickly and securely learn more and move forward with all of the information you need.
1. Online Registration
You’ll start the process by registering online and submitting details of your second opinion request.
2. Medical Records Review
We’ll carefully review your medical records after you upload them via our online platform.
3. Pathology & Radiology Review
When applicable, we’ll carefully review your medical information including any pathology or imaging that was provided per your request.
3. Expert Matching and Review
Our care team will match you with one of Cleveland Clinic’s 3,500 expert doctors who is specialized in your specific condition to ensure that you will receive the highest-quality review of your diagnosis and/or treatment plan. The expert specialist will then review and prepare your second opinion report.
5. Expert Review
Our expedited process makes direct access to Cleveland Clinic specialists possible weeks sooner that it might be via personal outreach.
4. Delivery of Your Second Opinion
A written report of your second opinion will be delivered to you within two weeks after you start.
1. Live Intake with Nurse Care Manager
Your Nurse Care Manager will carefully document your second opinion request. This call can happen right away when you register or you can schedule it for a later time.
2. Records Collection
With your consent, we do all the work of collecting records and thoughtfully preparing your medical information for review by the expert physician to best evaluate your diagnosis and/or treatment plan.
3. Records and Tests Review
We’ll carefully review your medical information (including any pathology or imaging that was provided, if applicable) per your request.
4. Expert Physician Matching
Your Nurse Care Manager works with our Chief Clinical Officer to identify the best expert specialist for you. Cleveland Clinic has over 3,500 specialists in 550 subspecialties to ensure you receive the highest-quality review of your diagnosis and/or treatment plan.
5. Expert Physician Review
Our expedited process makes direct access to Cleveland Clinic specialists possible weeks sooner that it might be via personal outreach. After we receive your records, a second opinion can be delivered within 4 days.
6. Opinion Delivered by Expert Physician
You’ll talk with your expert specialist on a live video call (where applicable), during which you’ll interact directly with your Cleveland Clinic physician and can ask questions about their recommendations.
