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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.

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How it Works

We’ll conduct a thorough video or telephonic intake visit, collect your medical records, match you to the right Cleveland Clinic specialist, and deliver an in-depth opinion in approximately two weeks. At the conclusion of the process, you’ll speak live with your Cleveland Clinic expert physician via video visit or phone call, allowing you to be more informed about your case and more certain about your care!* In addition, you’ll receive a written report that you can share with your local care team.

“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%

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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:

*A case costs $1650 USD and is not covered by insurance

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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6. Opinion Delivered by Expert Physician

You’ll talk with your expert 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.*

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.