Your Pathway to Peace of Mind
Medical Second Opinions on Cancer
From Cleveland Clinic
- Why Us
- How It Works
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Medical Second Opinions Provide Peace of Mind for Those Diagnosed with Cancer
If you’ve received a new cancer diagnosis or aren’t seeing results from your current treatment plan, an expert second opinion can help you move forward with confidence. With The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, patients have access to Cleveland Clinic’s 3,500 specialists with extensive experience in all types of cancers. With no travel needed and no red tape, it’s easy to get a second opinion, all from the comfort of your home.
Why Us
Uncertain about your cancer diagnosis or treatment plan? Get a virtual second opinion from world-renowned cancer experts at Cleveland Clinic, and turn questions and anxiety into answers and peace of mind. Without travel or red tape, it’s quick and easy, and 100% confidential.
In less than two weeks, you’ll have your medical diagnosis and treatment plan reviewed, and you will receive a professional second opinion via video consultation, as well as a written report, from one of Cleveland Clinic’s expert cancer specialists who is experienced in your specific type of cancer.
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center unites clinicians and researchers in Taussig Cancer Institute and in Cleveland Clinic’s 25 other clinical and surgical institutes, as well as cancer specialists at Cleveland Clinic’s regional hospitals, health centers, and at Cleveland Clinic Florida. Cleveland Clinic is ranked as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Why Choose Cleveland Clinic?
- Second opinions for all types of cancer
- Convenient, seamless digital experience
- No travel time or travel expenses
- Our specialists have extensive experience in cancer treatment
- Your specialist will address any questions or concerns
- Receive your full report within two weeks
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The Process
Whether you’ve recently received a new cancer diagnosis or want to explore more treatment options, an online 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
First, your Nurse Care Manager will carefully document your second opinion request, including any specific questions that you would like addressed during the process.
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. Pathology & Radiology Review
When applicable, we’ll carefully review your medical information including any pathology or imaging that was provided per your request.
4. Expert 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 Review
Our expedited process makes direct access to Cleveland Clinic specialists possible weeks sooner that it might be via personal outreach.
6. Opinion Delivered by Expert Physician
You’ll talk with your cancer 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.
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When Should You Consider an Expert Second Opinion on Cancer?
- Have a condition that isn’t improving or is getting worse despite treatment.
- Have been diagnosed with any type of cancer.
- Have been told your cancer is not treatable.
- Are considering a treatment that involves significant risks, such as surgery.
- Need guidance in choosing from multiple treatment options.
- Want confirmation about a diagnosis or treatment.
This link will take you to an app download page… for better experience, register on a desktop instead.
How Much Do Cancer
Second Opinions Cost?
Paying for online second opinions
For patients in the U.S., the all-inclusive cost for a virtual second opinion is $1,850. For patients outside the U.S., the all-inclusive cost is $2,500 (USD).
If your employer offers this service as part of your benefits package, the service will likely be of no cost to you. You can confirm with your employer or call us for assistance with navigating your benefits.
Our virtual care solution ensures that you won’t have to incur travel costs like flights, hotels, or rental cars to talk to a specialist, and you won’t have to gather all your medical records from multiple locations. We’ll do all the work and you’ll talk to a specialist from the comfort of your home.
Register Now for a Medical Second Opinion
Getting started is as simple as registering online. You can schedule your intake visit right away, and we’ll get started with gathering the information we need.