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Getting a second opinion starts with one phone call: <a href=\"tel:3026516600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(302) 651-6600</a>. You don’t need a doctor’s referral.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>We’ll collect information about your child, like their medical history, your concerns, and care journey. Generally, we may ask for:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Current or expected diagnosis</li>\r\n<li>Diagnosing doctor’s name, address, and contact information</li>\r\n<li>Your address and contact information</li>\r\n<li>Health insurance information</li>\r\n<li>Results from tests, imaging, or lab work</li>\r\n<li>Written treatment plans, if available</li>\r\n<li>Other records as needed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><b>How Second Opinions Work at 91´óÉñ</b></h3>\r\n<p>Every week our heart and vascular specialists come together to review cases. Team members bring a highly specialized and focused area of expertise. Each has insight into the latest research and treatments available in their area.</p>\r\n<p>Together, we develop an informed, shared opinion about the best path forward for your child.&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-97a7b6ba1c class=cmp-text>

Getting a second opinion starts with one phone call: (302) 651-6600. You don’t need a doctor’s referral. 

We’ll collect information about your child, like their medical history, your concerns, and care journey. Generally, we may ask for:

• Current or expected diagnosis
• Diagnosing doctor’s name, address, and contact information
• Your address and contact information
• Health insurance information
• Results from tests, imaging, or lab work
• Written treatment plans, if available
• Other records as needed

How Second Opinions Work at 91´óÉñ

Every week our heart and vascular specialists come together to review cases. Team members bring a highly specialized and focused area of expertise. Each has insight into the latest research and treatments available in their area.

Together, we develop an informed, shared opinion about the best path forward for your child. 

After reviewing your child’s case, we may schedule a second opinion call, a video visit, or an in-person visit to go over our recommendations. You may meet with one of our specialists to go over everything in detail.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>During this process, we answer all your questions and empower you to make the best decisions for your child.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>We provide a written summary of our recommendations that you can share with your child’s doctor. We’re available to consult with them as well.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Sometimes, we may recommend additional tests or exams. We’ll help guide you through the next steps.</p>\r\n<h3><b>Convenient Video Visits</b></h3>\r\n<p>In some cases, we can offer second opinion appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Learn more about video visit at 91´óÉñ.</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-specialty-online-doctor-visit.html\">Learn More</a></p>\r\n"}} id=text-db8569870e class=cmp-text>

After reviewing your child’s case, we may schedule a second opinion call, a video visit, or an in-person visit to go over our recommendations. You may meet with one of our specialists to go over everything in detail. 

During this process, we answer all your questions and empower you to make the best decisions for your child. 

We provide a written summary of our recommendations that you can share with your child’s doctor. We’re available to consult with them as well. 

Sometimes, we may recommend additional tests or exams. We’ll help guide you through the next steps.

Convenient Video Visits

In some cases, we can offer second opinion appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Learn more about video visit at 91´óÉñ.

Learn More

You may wonder when to get a second opinion.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>The simple answer is anytime you have questions or need to make a care decision. Sometimes, for certain procedures, it’s required by your health insurance company.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>It’s good to know that most doctors encourage second opinions. They often will consult with us, too.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Reasons families come to us for second opinions include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>New or changed diagnosis</li>\r\n<li>Diagnosis of a rare or complex condition</li>\r\n<li>New treatment recommendation</li>\r\n<li>Multiple surgical options or methods to choose from</li>\r\n<li>Questions about tests, treatment results or risks</li>\r\n<li>Continued symptoms even after treatment</li>\r\n<li>Questions about the latest clinical trial treatments</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Ultimately, second opinions can give you confidence and peace of mind knowing you’re making the most informed decisions for your child.&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-2a43b98e26 class=cmp-text>

You may wonder when to get a second opinion. 

The simple answer is anytime you have questions or need to make a care decision. Sometimes, for certain procedures, it’s required by your health insurance company. 

It’s good to know that most doctors encourage second opinions. They often will consult with us, too. 

Reasons families come to us for second opinions include:

• New or changed diagnosis
• Diagnosis of a rare or complex condition
• New treatment recommendation
• Multiple surgical options or methods to choose from
• Questions about tests, treatment results or risks
• Continued symptoms even after treatment
• Questions about the latest clinical trial treatments

Ultimately, second opinions can give you confidence and peace of mind knowing you’re making the most informed decisions for your child.