A second opinion in Germany — expert review of your diagnosis and treatment plan

In recent years, the service of obtaining a second medical opinion in Germany has become increasingly sought after by international patients. It means an independent expert assessment of the diagnosis, the stage of the disease and the proposed treatment by a German specialist, a panel of professors or a certified centre of expertise.

German doctors have unique diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, and they also work strictly in line with evidence-based clinical guidelines. This allows them to offer a more accurate diagnosis and alternative or gentler treatment options, and in a number of cases — to avoid unnecessary and risky interventions.

When you need a second medical opinion in Germany

If:

• doctors' opinions contradict one another,

• you are offered an urgent intervention without a clear explanation of the alternatives,

• the diagnosis raises doubts,

• the treatment brings no results or makes your condition worse,

— a second opinion in Germany may be the decisive step in preserving your health and quality of life.

We arrange consultations with professors and leading specialists in Germany at certified centres of expertise. When good-quality images and test results are available, a remote expert review takes very little time and, as a rule, costs far less than repeat examinations and incorrect treatment.

Advantages of a second opinion in Germany

• German treatment standards founded on evidence-based medicine;

• access to the very latest medicines;

• the use of modern minimally invasive and organ-preserving techniques;

• a multidisciplinary approach and expert panel reviews;

• excellently equipped hospitals and laboratories.

Why it is important to get in touch as early as possible

Our many years of experience show that the earlier a patient seeks a second opinion, the sooner they find the right solution and the less they lose along the way. Unfortunately, many patients spend months and even years taking drugs that:

• bring no benefit,

• mask the true cause of the disease,

• harm the body.

Without access to modern diagnostics, innovative treatment methods and international treatment protocols, it is impossible to provide medical care of the highest level.

Typical examples of misdiagnosis

In practice we have come across situations where:

• psoriasis turned out to be a fungal skin infection;

• “depression” was the consequence of an inflammatory thyroid disease;

• hip pain was caused by a large uterine fibroid;

• patients were advised to undergo surgery which they were able to decline in time after consulting a German expert.

What is at stake is preventing:

• unnecessary operations,

• radiation exposure,

• the removal of organs,

• aggressive therapy without sufficient grounds.

What a second medical opinion is

A "second opinion" is an independent assessment of:

• the diagnosis and the stage of the disease;

• the need for additional diagnostics;

• the appropriateness of the proposed treatment or operation.

Obtaining a second opinion helps you to:

• avoid diagnostic errors,

• choose the most effective and safest therapy,

• relieve anxiety and make a considered decision.

Formats of a second opinion in Germany

• a written remote expert report;

• a telephone consultation;

• a video consultation with a doctor or professor.

Cost of a second opinion

A remote consultation costs from 250 to 850 euros and depends on the volume of medical documentation and digital material provided (images, MRI, CT scans, etc.).

Important: to obtain the most accurate report possible, you need to provide good-quality images and test results. Otherwise the doctor may recommend repeat or additional examinations.

How to get a second opinion in Germany

1. Send us all your current medical documentation and a description of your complaints
   (in German or English, or order a translation from us);

2. Send the images on CD-ROM or a link to cloud storage (for example, WeTransfer);

3. Set out your questions for the German specialist;

4. Pay the doctor's fees and our company's fee using the invoice we issue;

5. Receive the original report together with a translation into English.

An important warning

If the data provided turns out to be incomplete or the quality of the images is insufficient, the German specialist is entitled to request repeat diagnostics. Even modern scanners cannot guarantee that a study will be of diagnostic value if the necessary projections, slices or up-to-date software are missing.

We will help you consult the very people who shape and approve international treatment protocols

If you have doubts about your diagnosis or treatment plan — a second opinion in Germany can change the course of events.