Virtual Second Opinion

Virtual Second Opinion forAsthma & Allergy

Get a Virtual Second Opinion for asthma & allergy from the experts at Cedars-Sinai. As one of the nation’s top-ranked hospitals for pulmonology and lung surgery care, we provide the opportunity to review your diagnosis and explore personalized treatment options. Connect with our lung surgeon specialist, all from the comfort of your home.

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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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Meet our world-class specialists

A Virtual Second Opinion for asthma & allergy includes matching you to an expert doctor whose expertise best fits your needs.

  • Suzanne L. Cassel, MD

    Specialty

    IM Allergy

    Experience

    23 Years

    Education

    Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine

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  • Shazia Lutfeali, MD

    Specialty

    IM Allergy, Peds Allergy & Immunology

    Experience

    9 Years

    Education

    Fellowship, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center

    2 of 3

  • Director, Medical Intensive Care Unit

    Pedraza, Isabel Frances, MD

    Specialty

    IM Pulmonary Medicine

    Experience

    22 Years

    Education

    Fellowship, Cedars-Sinai

    3 of 3

"Individuals with a complex pulmonary diagnosis often seek greater certainty about their condition and treatment options. A Virtual Second Opinion from one of our lung experts can provide invaluable insights tailored to an individual’s specific goals. Our objective is to empower individuals with the understanding they need to make informed decisions about their health."

Tanzira Zaman, MD | Medical Director, Interstitial Lung Disease

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Our expertise in pulmonology

Cedars-Sinai brings over a century of expertise in managing complex conditions and remains at the forefront of innovation with groundbreaking treatments and surgeries. Once you complete the Virtual Second Opinion process, you may have the following options:

  • Advanced Therapies

    • Antifibrotic therapies

    • Biologic therapies

    • Immunomodulatory therapies

    • Parenteral pulmonary hypertension therapy

    • Replacement therapies

  • Innovative Diagnostics

    • Home sleep testing

    • Lung cryobiopsy

  • Interventional Pulmonology

    • Bronchial laser

    • Bronchial stenting

    • Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction

    • Medical pleuroscopy

You're in good hands

  • US News & World Report Best Hospitals Pulmonology & Lung Surgery Badge

    #5 in the U.S.

What can I expect from seeking a Virtual Second Opinion?

  • More comprehensive options for surgery

  • Minimally invasive options for surgery

  • Objective perspectives on advantages and disadvantages of certain treatments

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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.

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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