Medical second opinions, online

Your diagnosis, reviewed by US board-certified specialists.

American physicians study your records and your treatment plan, then send you a clear written assessment in 5 to 7 business days. No travel. No waiting rooms. From wherever you are.

See How It Works
Board-certified US physicians
Written report in 5-7 business days
Why a second opinion
1 in 3

In a published study at a leading US cancer center, an independent expert review brought new considerations to light in roughly one of every three cases.

Lipitz-Snyderman A, et al. Second opinions and multidisciplinary review in oncology. Cancer. 2023.

Great medicine welcomes a second look.

A second opinion is not a challenge to your doctor. It is how careful medicine is practiced at the world's leading institutions, where complex cases are routinely reviewed by more than one expert.

Your case deserves the same rigor. Evidence evolves quickly, treatment options multiply, and the right path is rarely obvious from a single vantage point.

A second opinion adds information. Every decision about your care remains where it belongs: with you and your treating physician.

A complete, unhurried review of your records by a specialist in your condition
Compare your treatment plan with current US practice and guidelines
Understand the options available, so you can discuss them with your doctor
Return to your physician with informed, specific questions
How it works

From your first upload to full clarity.

A guided, human process. You will know where your case stands at every step.

Step 01

Share your records

Upload your reports and medical history through a secure, guided intake. We confirm everything a specialist needs is in place.

Step 02

We match your case

Your case goes to a US board-certified specialist who focuses on your specific condition, drawn from a hand-vetted panel.

Step 03

The expert review

Your specialist studies the complete file: the diagnosis, its severity, and the treatment plan you have been given.

Step 04

Receive your report

A clear written second opinion in 5 to 7 business days, with the option to discuss it live with your specialist on video.

Most patients complete their intake in under 20 minutes. We take it from there.
Specialties

Deep expertise, where it matters most.

Every case is reviewed by a specialist in your condition.

Cancer and blood

Hematology/Oncology

Cancer and blood disorder diagnoses, staging and treatment plan reviews.

Cancer radiation

Radiation Oncology

Independent review of radiation treatment plans and the alternatives worth discussing.

Diagnosis review

Pathology

An expert second look at biopsy and pathology reports.

Heart and vascular

Cardiology

Heart disease evaluations, medication plans and long-term cardiac care.

Heart procedures

Interventional Cardiology

Second reviews of stent, valve and structural heart procedure plans.

Heart and lung surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery

An independent review before heart or lung surgery.

Brain and nerve

Neurology

Stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders and complex neurological diagnoses.

Lung and breathing

Pulmonology

Asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease and complex respiratory conditions.

Imaging review

Radiology

A second read of your imaging: CT, MRI, PET and X-ray.

Hormone and metabolic

Endocrinology

Diabetes, thyroid disorders and complex hormonal conditions.

More specialties

Our panel is growing. Tell us about your case and we will confirm coverage within one business day.

Ask about your condition
The deliverable

A report you can act on.

Case summary in plain languageYour situation, restated clearly, so nothing is lost in translation.
Your diagnosis in contextHow your reports and test results relate to the diagnosis you have received.
Treatment plan reviewHow your proposed plan compares with current US practice, including alternatives worth discussing.
Questions for your doctorSpecific, informed questions to bring to your next appointment.
References that matterWhere relevant, the key literature behind the assessment, cited for your physician.
Our specialists

Held to the American standard.

Board certified

Every physician holds active certification from an American specialty board.

Licensed and practicing

Active US medical licensure and current clinical practice in their specialty.

Specialty matched

Your case goes to a physician who practices in your condition.

A deliberately small panel

Specialists are invited by physicians, screened individually and reviewed continuously.

Privacy and security

Your records, treated like they are yours.

Encrypted throughout

Your records are encrypted in transit and at rest, using current industry standards.

Confidentiality first

Every case is handled under strict confidentiality by everyone who works on it.

Access on a need basis

Access is limited to those working on your case, and every access is logged.

Respect across borders

We operate with the data protection expectations of every market we serve.

Apex Opinion is an independent advisory service. We are not owned by any hospital or insurer, and our specialists have no stake in what treatment you ultimately choose.

Simple pricing
Consultations from$500

Know your exact price, before you begin.

Itemized before you pay: your specialist's professional fee and the Apex platform fee
No insurance paperwork, no referrals, no surprise charges
One-time payment. No subscriptions, no recurring charges
Prefer to talk it through? Options with a live video discussion are available

Pricing in USD. Full details shown before checkout.

Questions, answered

Everything patients ask us first.

A medical second opinion is an independent review of your diagnosis and treatment plan by another qualified physician. At Apex Opinion, that physician is a US board-certified specialist who studies your complete records and provides a clear written assessment you and your doctor can use together.

Start your case, upload your medical records through our secure guided intake, and we match you with a US board-certified specialist in your condition. You receive a written second opinion in 5 to 7 business days, with the option to discuss it on video. The entire process happens online.

Apex Opinion consultations start at $500 for a comprehensive written second opinion. Your total is itemized before you pay anything: the specialist's professional fee and the Apex platform fee. There are no hidden charges and no insurance paperwork.

Published research suggests it can be. In a study at a leading US cancer center, independent expert reviews brought new considerations to light in roughly one of every three cases. And even when a review supports your current plan, that reassurance has real value. Whatever your report says, every decision about your care remains with you and your treating physician.

No. You share records from home, your specialist reviews them remotely, and your report is delivered to your secure account. There is no travel, no visa, and no waiting room.

No. Your treating physician remains responsible for your medical needs, including any decisions about whether and how to use observations from your second opinion report in your care plan. Our report is independent expert input for that conversation.

Typically your diagnosis reports, imaging and scan reports, lab results, pathology or biopsy reports where relevant, and a summary of treatments so far. Do not worry about getting it perfect: we review your upload and tell you if anything is missing before the specialist begins.

Your written report is delivered in 5 to 7 business days once your records are complete. If you choose a video discussion, it is scheduled shortly after you receive the written report, at a time that works across time zones.

Yes. Your records are encrypted in transit and at rest, access is limited to those working on your case, and every access is logged.

Hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, pulmonology, radiology and endocrinology, with more specialties joining the panel. If your condition falls outside these areas, tell us about your case and we will confirm coverage within one business day.

Start today

Your health deserves a second look.

Begin your case in minutes, from wherever you are.

Questions first? Write to care@apexopinion.ai