International Second Opinion
By a team of Teladoc Health medical experts
When you are diagnosed with a serious disease or suffer from a chronic disease, you often have lots of questions. Getting clear information and advice from worldwide renowned experts can give you and your attending physician more insight.
The experts from the global Teladoc Health network can give you the insights that can help you to make a well-informed decision about your health. The service is aimed at questions such as: is my diagnosis correct? Is the proposed treatment correct? Is an operation really necessary?
Our international medical experts can evaluate a large variety of diseases and symptoms and give advice about, for example:
- Knee-, joint- and back pain
- Different types of cancer and tumours
- Gastrointestinal and digestive problems
- And diagnoses or complaints you are concerned about
A doctor will be assigned to you and will guide you through the entire process. After an in-depth intake this doctor will help you gather all relevant information and will collaborate with our network of international medical experts to give you a confidential and detailed report in the language you feel comfortable in.
Let the world's best medical minds help solve any questions you may have concerning your diagnosis and treatment options. This proven service can really make a difference!
Who can use this service?
You have unlimited access to this service at no additional cost.
How does it work?
Request an International Second Opinion and have your diagnosis or treatment assessed.
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Request an international second opinion
Log onto the portal and click on the button to request the service. Give a short description of your question and a doctor will call you to schedule an appointment.This doctor will support you throughout the whole process.
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Intake and collection of medical files
The doctor will contact you to discuss your case in detail and advise you what paperwork and medical records you need to gather.
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Evaluation of the medical files
The doctor analyses your medical information and writes a summary describing your questions for the international expert.
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Selection of the best specialist
Our team selects an international expert from our database with the most extensive knowledge about your specific condition.
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Analysis of the case
Our international expert evaluates your situation, answers all your questions and writes a report with advice about your treatment and diagnosis.
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Sharing the final report
Your doctor will discuss the results of the report. We recommend that you discuss the final report with your treating physician and/or general practitioner.