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Remote Second Opinion
Get a records-based written or video Remote Second Opinion from leading specialists in China to help clarify your next care options.
From US$299 · Typically 7-14 business days
The MGH Remote Second Opinion service connects patients with high-level specialist resources in China. Based on the medical records, test reports, and imaging materials submitted by the patient, a relevant specialist provides a written or video-based second opinion to help clarify the condition, treatment options, and next-step care pathway before the patient continues local care or considers in-person evaluation in China.
Why Choose
MGH Remote Second Opinion
Not sure about your diagnosis or treatment plan?
A second opinion is a way to get more information about a condition, treatment option or procedure from an expert — and when it’s virtual, you can do it all without leaving home. With virtual second opinions, you’ll be more informed and equipped to move forward.
67% of virtual second opinions recommend a change in diagnosis or treatment plan.
Source: Cleveland Clinic Virtual Second Opinions
Records-Based Specialist Review
Your case will be reviewed based on the medical records you provide, including reports, imaging, pathology, prior treatment history, and the questions you would like the specialist to address.
Access to Leading Specialists in China
Based on the patient’s condition, record completeness, and specialist availability, the case is connected with experienced specialists in China for a written or video Remote Second Opinion.
Clear Written Deliverable
You will receive a written second opinion summary or a video consultation summary that you can keep for your records and discuss with your local treating physician.
Possible China Care Pathway
If further in-person evaluation in China appears appropriate, MGH can help you understand possible next steps, including outpatient consultation, additional testing, specialist evaluation, or China care coordination.
When Should You Consider
a Second Opinion
A remote second opinion may be appropriate if you already have medical records and would like an additional expert perspective before making your next medical decision.
1. You Have a Diagnosis but Still Have Questions
You have received a diagnosis from your local doctor, but would like to understand how a China-based specialist may view your condition.
2. You Have Been Given a Treatment Recommendation
You have been advised to consider surgery, medication, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, interventional treatment, or long-term management, and would like another professional opinion.
3. You Are Facing a Long Local Waiting Time
You are waiting for a specialist appointment, diagnostic test, surgery, or further treatment, and want to understand whether medical care in China may be worth exploring.
4. You Have Many Records but No Clear Direction
You already have MRI, CT, X-ray, pathology, genetic testing, discharge summaries, or multiple treatment records, but are unsure how to organize them or what questions to ask next.
5. You Are Considering Medical Care in China
You have not yet decided whether to travel to China for care and would like a remote second opinion first to understand whether further in-person evaluation may be appropriate.
6. You Are Inquiring on Behalf of a Family Member
The patient may be in China or another country, and you would like to help organize their records and obtain a specialist opinion before deciding what to do next.
Choose Your
Second Opinion Option
Guided Review
(Written Report Only)
From
$299
The specialist reviews your records, reports, and imaging, and MGH delivers a written second opinion summary.
Includes: Record intake and case preparation · Question structuring · Specialist matching · Records review · Written summary · Guidance on next steps
Video Review
(Report + Virtual Visit)
From
$499
Everything in the written option, plus a live video consultation with the specialist and a written summary of the discussion.
Includes: Pre-consultation case preparation and question list · Specialist matching · Scheduling · Live video consultation with interpretation · Written consultation summary · Guidance on next steps
How MGH Second Opinion Works
Step 1
Submit Your Case Materials
Describe your diagnosis, main symptoms, and treatment history. Upload the reports, imaging, and other medical records you have, and list the questions you would like the specialist to address. If your records are incomplete, you can still start; an MGH advisor will help confirm what may need to be added.
Step 2
Case Preparation and Specialist Matching
MGH organizes your medical records into a structured case file and matches the case with a relevant specialist based on the condition, record completeness, and specialist availability. MGH also helps structure the key questions for the specialist’s review.
Step 3
Specialist Review or Video Consultation
The specialist reviews your case file. If you choose the video option, you will meet with the specialist remotely at the scheduled time. The final price and delivery timeline may vary depending on the specialty, specialist level, case complexity, and consultation format.
Step 4
Receive Your Second Opinion Summary
MGH delivers the written second opinion summary, which the patient may discuss with their local treating physician. If the specialist recommends an in-person consultation or further specialist evaluation, MGH can, upon request, help the patient understand available care coordination options in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. MGH Second Opinion is an additional specialist perspective based on your existing medical records. It is intended to help you better understand your condition and possible next steps. It does not replace in-person diagnosis, treatment decisions, or prescriptions.
In most cases, yes. This service is designed for patients who already have a diagnosis, preliminary diagnosis, test results, imaging studies, or a treatment recommendation.
If you do not have any medical records or diagnosis yet, MGH may recommend that you first complete basic evaluation or testing through a local or in-person medical provider.
After reviewing your medical records, condition, and key questions, MGH matches your case with a suitable specialist in China based on specialty fit, clinical experience, case complexity, and specialist availability.
You may request a specific doctor, but availability must be confirmed based on the doctor’s schedule, specialty fit, case type, and consultation format.
Named doctors, highly recognized specialists, or special expert resources usually require case-based pricing.
A written Remote Second Opinion is usually delivered after the case is confirmed, records are complete, payment is completed, and specialist matching is confirmed, typically within around 7–14 business days.
A video Remote Second Opinion depends on specialist availability, with the exact timeline confirmed based on the specialty, case complexity, and doctor availability. Complex cases, named specialists, or urgent requests require case-by-case confirmation.
A Remote Second Opinion is not suitable for emergencies, rapidly worsening conditions, or situations that require immediate medical attention. It is also not intended for legal disputes, insurance claims, disability determinations, or medical dispute purposes. If there are no existing medical records or preliminary findings, an in-person evaluation may be needed first.
Yes. The patient may authorize a family member or another designated representative to submit records, communicate about service arrangements, and receive relevant information on their behalf. Any access to private medical information or records will require the necessary authorization as part of the service process.
Yes. If you have a clarification question about the written second opinion summary, MGH can help forward it to the specialist and confirm whether additional clarification is possible.
Follow-up questions are limited to the content already covered in the delivered written second opinion. New medical questions, new records, or new care requests should be handled through a separate review or consultation. The specialist’s availability to respond and the response timeline must be confirmed case by case.
If further discussion is needed, you may consider upgrading to a video Remote Second Opinion or exploring an in-person consultation pathway in China.
Yes. If the specialist recommends an in-person consultation or further specialist evaluation, and the patient would like to explore care in China, MGH can continue from the same case file to support hospital consultation, evaluation, and care coordination in China.
Get a Remote Second Opinion Before Your Next Medical Decision
- Get a records-based written or video Remote Second Opinion from specialists in China.
- Better understand your existing diagnosis, test results, and treatment recommendation.
- Clarify whether to continue local care, prepare additional records, or seek further specialist evaluation.
- If in-person evaluation is recommended, explore possible care coordination options in China.
