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
“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.
Get Guidance from 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.
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. 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
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.
*Certain states and specialties may be limited to a written report only.