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Stanford Medicine Online Second Opinion Program

The Stanford Medicine Online Second Opinion program offers you easy access to our world-class doctors. If you have received a diagnosis or recommendation for treatment and want another opinion, our service can help you make a more informed decision.

Getting a second opinion from us is easy, convenient, and all done remotely. You don’t have to visit our hospital or one of our clinics for this service. You don’t even need to leave home!

Looking for a second opinion for a child? Visit Stanford Children’s Health’s online second opinion page for more information.

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How Does It Work?

  1. Create an account and tell us your situation. The cost for the service is USD $975 and may be paid with funds from your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Please confirm coverage with your HSA or FSA plan administrators.
  2. Upload medical records. If your records are in the U.S., our vendor can help collect your medical records if needed.
  3. An expert from Stanford Medicine reviews your case.
  4. A written Stanford Medicine Online Second Opinion will be sent to you and your local physician.

Please note:

  • All patients must have an existing diagnosis before requesting an online second opinion. An existing treatment plan is not required.
  • Online second opinions are not available to patients who are hospitalized, in treatment at a hospice or palliative care facility.
  • The intent of an online second opinion is to augment on-going clinical information and decision-making between a patient and their primary provider and is NOT intended for use in any claim or dispute including but not limited to litigation, arbitration, claim for disability or other benefits, claim for workers compensation and/or malpractice claims.

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Confidence comes from timeliness, ease, and clinical expertise that may not be accessible near home.