Need a Second Opinion?

Second Opinions Are Often Important. 

We understand serious conditions can be confusing. Also, when faced with health concerns, medical decisions can also be frightening. 


Getting a second opinion is often a good idea where complex surgical decisions need to be made. 

A Clear Understanding

Knowing all your options, and asking more questions should be part of the decision process. A second opinion can also help provide peace of mind.

Getting a second opinion from another specialist will not offend your current doctor, it is simply a means of empowering and educating yourself about your condition and your options.  

What a Second Opinion Offers

For patients looking for a second opinion, we will confirm your diagnosis and either offer a similar treatment path to your first opinion or we may offer other choices.

Not all surgeons or hospitals have access to the most advanced technology or have specialised training to perform minimally invasive or advanced surgeries.

A second opinion can often expand your treatment options. Some choices could include: 
  • Progressive diagnostics
  • Advanced techniques  
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • New surgical technologies 
  • Different Procedural locations
  • Different Post Op Care Programs

Second Opinion Goals

Your goal is to gain clarity and work with a team of experts who can guide you on your decision path. Our expert Review and Report process offer:
  • an in-person Second Opinion Appointment 
  • a thorough review of your previous images, diagnosis, and 
  • an evaluation of your recommended treatment path, 
This is then followed by a written report.

Your goal is to gain clarity and work with a team of experts who can guide you on your decision path.

Assess Your Risk

Further considerations that Dr Links could use in your assessment are:

 

  • Risk - Different treatment options carry different risks
  • Age and Health - treatment options often depend on a patient’s age and general health, medical and family history

 

Dr Links offers a second report that includes your individual risk factors.

Make a Recommendation

Dr Links will supply a written report with clear recommendations about a course of treatment that is believed to be best for you.


Typically your report can be available within two to three days of receiving your images and other clinical information.


Our expert Review and Report process offers

 

  • Accuracy
  • Reliability
  • Currency
  • Correct information

 

NB: Please remember that second opinions based only on images and medical records can be limited to what is contained in those files. It cannot replace an in-person medical evaluation by Dr Links.

Final Decision

The ultimate decision is yours to make, but rest assured that Dr Links wants to help you make the right choice.

Our Scope of Options

Our facility can provide expert second opinions on a wide range of conditions and treatment pathways including:
  • Diagnostic Confirmation
  • Treatment Options, and
  • Care Plan Recommendations

Ready to Request a Second Opinion

When you are ready to get started, please call for an appointment or fill out an appointment request form.