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Second Opinion Virtual Visit
Want an expert second opinion from one of the top specialists or surgeons in the Gulf South region? Need reassurance that your diagnosis is correct, that your surgery is necessary, or that you’re getting the right care?
Ochsner offers second opinion virtual visits for:
- Arrhythmia
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Interventional Cardiology
- Neurosurgery
- Pain Management
*For $239, get a second opinion via a virtual visit from the comfort of your home.
For a list of eligible specialties, and states, click here.
How to Start Your Second Opinion Virtual Visit
To start the process of requesting a second opinion virtual visit, simply fill out the form below. Once your completed form is received, you will be contacted within 2 to 3 business days.
NOTE: Depending on your location, state laws on the practice of medicine may prohibit second opinion virtual visits. In the event we are unable to provide you with a second opinion virtual visit, our team would be happy to assist you with scheduling an in-person appointment.
How does a second opinion virtual visit work?
A specialist or surgeon from the leading healthcare system in the Gulf South will provide you with:
A complete and comprehensive written review of your medical records, including:
- Collection of relevant medical records
- Diagnostic reports from pathology and/or radiation, where necessary
- Written opinion from one of our expert specialists
A scheduled personal consultation via one of the following options:
- In-person appointment at provider’s office
- Phone call
- Virtual Visit, a face-to-face, secure video consultation with an Ochsner physician, to review the second opinion report through your smart phone, tablet, or personal computer. For pricing, click here.
* Virtual visits are only available for select specialties in select states at this time.
This time is your time. The focus is on you. Whether in-person or over the phone, the doctor will take the time to walk you through a written report detailing his or her findings and recommendations. Our typical second opinion appointment is between 20-40 minutes. You’ll be given an opportunity to ask questions and express your concerns.
The Future of Telemedicine is Here
The benefits of a second opinion virtual visit:
No travel required, saving you time, money and the stress of travel when you’re already not feeling well.
Convenient, personalized access to top specialists and surgeons at Ochsner.
The peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re getting the right care.
Short turnaround times.
Virtual Visit Second Opinion Conditions
Ochsner offers a second opinion virtual visit for the following conditions:
Arrhythmia
(Only available to residents of Louisiana or Mississippi at this time)
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Atrial tachycardia
Bradycardia
Cardiomyopathy
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
Heart block
Loop recorder
Pacemaker
Palpitations
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Ventricular Tachycardia
Syncope/Presyncope
Tachycardia
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
Advanced Heart Failure
(Only available to residents of Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama at this time)
Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy
Congestive heart failure
Heart transplant
Pulmonary hypertension (PH)
Ventricular assist device (VAD)
Cardiac amyloidosis
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Interventional Cardiology
(Only available to residents of Louisiana at this time)
Aortic stenosis
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Renal stenosis
Carotid Stenosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Mitral Valve Disease
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Fiber muscular dysplasia (FMD)
Left Atrial Appendage
Neurosurgery
(Only available to residents of Louisiana, New York, California, Mississippi and Georgia at this time)
All Neurosurgical Conditions
Pain Management
(Only available to residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Texas at this time)
Spinal Stenosis
Failed Back Surgery
Cancer Pain
CRPS/RSD
