Second Opinion on Thyroid diseases

What is the service about?

A second opinion on thyroid diseases is a service which makes it possible to get a remote consultation of a qualified specialist, based on available medical summary or study results.

It might be helpful:

• to confirm the existing diagnosis;

• to make sure that the recommended treatment, e.g. a surgery, is correct;

• to obtain information on advanced methods of thyroid diseases diagnostics and treatment;

• to get expert commentary on previously performed exam results;

• to make the right choice if there are two or more possible therapeutic options.

What will the client get?

Diagnostic conclusion, observation and treatment proposals, based on the provided information. In case of the provided initial data incompleteness, will be given recommendations for additional examinations.

What data should be provided to get a second opinion?

Written reports:

• Medical report (preferred)
• Exam summaries, including a thyroid biopsy report (preferred)
• The list of your current medications, including their dosage and administration frequency (required)
• Laboratory test results (preferred)

Radiology data:

• Thyroid ultrasound scan (preferred)
• Thyroid scintigraphy scan (preferred)
• A diagnostic opinion with treatment and follow-up recommendations based on the provided health information. If the available medical data are insufficient, you will be encouraged to get additional exams.

What are the second opinion formats and terms?

Written second opinion:

A summary of the provided medical records and the consulting expert’s report including the diagnostic opinion and recommendations. Report size: up to 1 page. 

Video consultation:

All services contained in the written second opinion plus an up to 15-minute video conference with the consulting physician in which the latter inquires about the symptoms, comments on the recommended treatment plan and answers the patient's questions.

Phone consultation:

All services contained in the written second opinion plus an up to 10-minute telephone talk with the consulting physician in which the latter explains the conclusions, discusses the recommended plan and answers the patient's questions.