Second medical opinion

A second medical opinion is exactly that. It’s the opinion of a doctor other than your current doctor to help you decide the treatment that’s right for you. 

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We provide access to some of the best consultants in the UK. They will review your existing diagnosis and treatment recommendations to give you a second medical opinion.  

It’s worth getting a second medical opinion if:

  • You have concerns about your diagnosis
  • You are unhappy with your treatment plan
  • You want to see a more specialist consultant 
  • You simply have unanswered questions

Our consultants

Our consultants diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions. They are all registered with the General Medical Council, which is the regulatory body for doctors operating in the UK.

Your consultant will treat you with patience and understanding. They will give you time to ask any questions you might have.  

With us, you’ll always have a two-week cool off period after your first appointment so you can weigh up the risks and benefits. This will help you come to a decision about your treatment plan.

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Why choose The London Clinic

Excellence in one place

We operate as teams of experts with world-class resources dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of medical care. You are surrounded by the latest treatments and advice with everything you need to get back to your best health.

Personal care, every time

Exceptional patient care is a way of life for us. Our nurses, clinicians and support teams are dedicated to the care of a very small number of patients, so have more time for you. They’ll be with you every step of the way, tailoring your care around you and giving the peace-of-mind that comes with knowing you’re in the best hands.

Effortlessly simple

We work together as one to guide you through each step of your experience, with complexities unravelled and answers readily to hand. Your personal treatment plan will be laid out for you, with all the details taken care of so you can focus on you.

The services we offer at The London Clinic

One of our consultants will review your medical records in detail. They will provide a written report with their opinion on the most appropriate treatment plan for your condition.

Cost: from £495

One of our consultants will work with a radiologist to review your medical records along with any scanned images you can provide. 

This might include previous X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound tests. 

They will provide a written report with their opinion on the most appropriate treatment plan.

Cost: from £650

How the second medical opinion service works

Here at The London Clinic, we understand just how daunting it can feel to have doubts over your current diagnosis. 

That is why we have made our second medical opinion service as simple as possible.

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1. Simply complete the online request form

2. We will be in touch to discuss the next steps within 24 hours* (this includes more information on the consultant who will be giving their second medical opinion)

3. We will take payment for the service 

4. We will email and post a copy of the report within five working days

FAQs

A second medical opinion is where a patient asks another doctor for an opinion on their diagnosis or the proposed treatment plan.

You will need to provide us with all the medical records relating to the condition that you have. This must cover symptoms, diagnosis, medication and treatments.

If you require a medical records and images review then you will need to upload a copy of your images using our online form. 

You can also send us a disk with your images – please call +44 (0) 203 219 3557 to speak to our team on how to do this.

We can only review one set of images for the all-inclusive price. 

However, if you have multiple sets of images then please call our team to discuss on 0203 219 3557.

If your images are poor quality or cannot be accessed, one of our team will contact you and discuss if they can be provided via a disc. 

If not, we will refund the cost of the second medical opinion service.

Some conditions are not suitable for the second medical opinion service. Please submit your request so our expert team can provide you with more guidance on this.

Yes, you can choose who will provide a second medical opinion and you can discuss this when our administrator follows up on your request.

Yes, the second medical opinion will provide all the information you need to make a decision on your treatment. 

Our reports are completed to a predetermined standard by our leading consultants.

You will be provided with your second medical opinion report within five days of making the payment.

A document that outlines the full terms and conditions of the second medical opinion service is available to download.

You can pay for the second medical opinion service by credit or debit card over the telephone with one of our administrators.

Unfortunately, most private health insurance policies do not cover the cost of a second medical opinion service. 

However, it is worth checking with your private health insurance provider as there can sometimes be exceptions to this.

If you are a sponsored patient you will need to provide us with a Letter of Guarantee before your second medical opinion can be arranged.

Yes, you can speak to someone about the second medical opinion service. Please speak to our team on +44 (0) 203 219 2557, who will be happy to help.

Get in touch

Contact us today to find out more about our second medical opinion.