Virtual Second Opinion for Spine

If you need a Virtual Second Opinion for your spine condition or treatment options, rely on the experts at Cedars-Sinai. Get a Virtual Second Opinion from a spine surgeon, or specialist in the comfort of your home. Your Virtual Second Opinion will give you the information you need to make the best decisions about your care.

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How Virtual Second Opinion works

  1. We’ll retrieve your health records

    We’ll contact you within one business day to schedule an intake assessment with your nurse coordinator.

  2. We'll match you with a doctor

    Based on your specific diagnosis, we’ll pair you with a Cedars-Sinai doctor who is an expert in your condition.

  3. Receive your Virtual Second Opinion report

    The doctor will prepare your personalized Virtual Second Opinion report after a thorough review of your medical records.

  4. Attend a virtual education session

    You’ll meet virtually with the doctor to understand the details of your Virtual Second Opinion report and review the three questions you submitted. This virtual educational session is optional.

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My nurse coordinator and the specialist were exceptionally thorough. They made the process simple and even collected my medical records.

Their genuine care makes choosing Cedars-Sinai for a Virtual Second Opinion truly worthwhile.

Mitch M., Virtual Second Opinion participant

Virtual Second Opinions for children

Cedars-Sinai's Virtual Second Opinion program is available to children, providing essential support for families facing serious medical diagnoses for their young ones. This ensures that children, just like adults, have access to expert medical opinions, offering peace of mind to parents and guardians that the healthcare decisions they make are well-informed and in the best interest of their child's health and well-being.

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    #5 in the U.S.

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A Virtual Second Opinion gives you insights from our spine experts. We want to make sure you have all the facts you need so you can be confident in your care.”

Sang Kim, MD | Spine Surgeon

Learn more about your spine condition

Cedars-Sinai offers second opinions for more than 50 spine conditions. Request a Virtual Second Opinion from world renowned specialists from the comfort of your home.

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Frequently asked questions

It’s natural to have questions about getting a Virtual Second Opinion. We’re here with answers to some of the questions participants often have about our Virtual Second Opinion program.

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Virtual Second Opinions are not covered by insurance, but other options may be eligible

Our Virtual Second Opinion service is unique by providing a high level of personalized service and giving you an accelerated second opinion report from the comfort of your home. Call us if you are interested in learning more about an in-person consultation, which may be eligible for insurance coverage at 310-423-4654.

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