Radiologist phone consultation

It is very common for patients to have questions after having an imaging exam performed.

Not all imaging findings are completely straight forward and oftentimes there are several disease processes to explain your imaging findings. However, when our radiologist is able to ask you questions about how long you have been sick, where the pain is most severe, what makes it better or worse, or information about other exams and tests you have had performed, then we are able to make a much more accurate and detailed report for you.

We can also tell you about the quality of the study performed, additional tests that should be performed to confirm the diagnosis, and most importantly we can correlate your imaging findings with your medical history.

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What you’ll get

You can choose the type of radiologist specialist you want to speak with.
A radiologist specialist has 1-2 years of additional training beyond a general radiologist.
You can ask up to 5 questions of the consultant doctor during the phone call.
The phone call will last 10 minutes, be prepared to answer questions your consultant may have of you so that they can give you the best advice.
Radiology specialties include Neuroradiology (brain and spine), Orthopedic radiology (bones and muscles), Body imaging radiology (abdomen and pelvis), Pediatric radiology, Thoracic radiology (chest and heart), and Mammography (women’s imaging).
You will receive a summary of the questions and answers in your Patient health portal.

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“I have been suffering from low back pain for a long time. I was having such pain that I was at the brink of losing my ability to walk. I had an MRI which offered little clarity. I heard about The Medical Consultant and received a second opinion consult for my MRI which not only gave much more detail than the first report but also clearly identified where the nerve impingement was. The Medical Consult has given me hope.“

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“I have been suffering from low back pain for a long time. I was having such pain that I was at the brink of losing my ability to walk. I had an MRI which offered little clarity. I heard about The Medical Consultant and received a second opinion consult for my MRI which not only gave much more detail than the first report but also clearly identified where the nerve impingement was. The Medical Consult has given me hope.“

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions you might have

Is my health information private and secure?

Ensuring our patients health information is secure and private is one of our top priorities. All personal health information is encrypted end to end.

Does insurance ever cover second opinions?

The Medical Consultant is a self-pay service and does not bill medical insurance. However, you will be provided with a report and at you request we can provide you with a receipt which you can submit to your insurance company. Some insurance companies do pay for second opinion consultations and may be able to reimburse you. However, you should speak with your insurance provider to determine this.

If I have to mail my CD to The Medical Consultant can I have it mailed back to me?

Yes, we can mail your disk back to you. You will have the opportunity to select this choice during your sign up for a second opinion consultation. There is an additional $20 charge.

Can I access my Personal Health Portal from any computer?

Yes, you can access your personal health portal from any internet enabled device by using our secure login with your unique login credentials.

Can I access The Medical Consultant from my smart phone?

Yes, The Medical Consultant can be accessed from a smart phone, table device, or computer with internet access.

Will you tell me if the quality of my examination was not good enough?

There are great variabilities in the different imaging equipment that imaging providers use. The quality can also be heavily affected by your body weight, body morphology, motion by you during the exam, as well as artifacts that can
occur. However, even exams that are not perfect still usually offer some diagnostic information. As part of your second opinion the specialist will let you know if your exam is non diagnostic or of limited value in diagnosing your illness.

What if I can’t get my disk to download into my PERSONAL HEALTH PORTAL?

If you are not able to get your disk to transfer the files to our website, then you can always mail the disk and information to us directly. There is a link embedded in our site so that you can select to mail the images to us and it will automatically send someone the next business day to the address you select to pick them up for delivery to us.

Will I receive a copy of my Second Opinion Consult report?

You will always have access to all your second opinion reports that we provide for you in your Personal Health Portal. From there you will have the option to print your documents.

Will my personal information ever be shared with anyone else?

Your personal health information will always be kept private following HIPAA stands. Please make sure you do not share your login information with anyone else to preserve your confidentiality.

Can I call and speak with a person if I am not sure which valuable service I need?

There is complete description of each service and what you will get on our
website. However, you are also able to email us with questions or call if you can not find the answer to your question on our website.

Will additional exams be recommended when needed so that I can discuss with my doctor after you provide me with a consultation?

Yes, in the process of providing the second opinion consultation our specialists will not only provide you with the second opinion report, but they will also recommend additional imaging or studies for you when appropriate.

Who will review my medication drug list and dosages for me?

Your medications and dosages will be reviewed by a Doctor of Pharmacy and they will make recommendations for you and your doctor to consider regarding drug interactions and dosages.

A second pair of eyes reviewing your exam are better than one

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