Radiology Video Consultation – Back Pain – The Medical Consultant

Tired of suffering from chronic back pain?

You’ve had multiple MRIs, CAT scans, or x-rays.
Been prescribed different pain medications.
Had numerous rounds of physical therapy.
You may be asking yourself: “Is my doctor getting it wrong?”

We’re here to help solve that chronic back pain once and for all.

The Medical Consultant is a provider of board-certified second opinions of MRIs and other imaging and has been helping patients re-evaluate their original diagnosis and work with their doctor to get back on the right track.

Here’s what we can do for YOU:

 

Safe & Secure Patient Portal

All of your information is safely stored, encrypted, never sold or distributed, and will only be shared with your assigned specialist within HIPAA Compliance.

 

Consultation with a Board Certified Radiologist

You will be meeting one-on-one with a board certified radiologist that specializes in your chosen treatment area. These specialists have 1-2+ years of additional training!

 

A Better, More Accurate Treatment Path

A second opinion can help bring peace of mind that your either on the right treatment path or help you discuss with your doctor how to get you on a more effective one.

How does it work?

Watch our short, informational video on how easy it is to schedule a consultation with our board certified radiology specialists:

 

What does it cost for a second opinion?

Your health should always be your biggest investment … but it shouldn’t break the bank. We’ve researched the competition from independent providers to hospitals: some charge upwards of $800+ to meet with a radiologist!

We want to help you understand your imaging, the reason for your pain, and provide you with the best course of action for talking with your doctor on how to get your chronic pain under control.

We have a variety of service options available for second opinions, but we always recommend our Video Consultation service for both new (and established) patients with The Medical Consultant. Video is important to build that extra layer of trust and connection between doctor and patient. We encourage those patients who value that connection instead of a phone call or written email to use these consultations!

Still have questions or hesitations before booking a video consultation with us? Please don’t hesitate to use the live chat in the bottom corner, or visit our Contact Us page and reach out to directly and we’ll be happy to answer any questions.

 

Video Consultation: $300

 

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OUR SERVICES

How We Can Help

It’s important that you’re as fully prepared as possible when going into your consultation with one of our specialized radiologists. This will not only allow you to maximize your time during your consultation, but give our radiologist enough time to review all of your previous results, diagnosis, images, etc. to make sure that they can give you the most accurate second opinion report as possible.

 

Here’s what you’ll be getting and what you’ll need to do:

 

  You can choose the type of radiology specialist you want to speak with such as 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 be assigned a radiologist specialist that has 1-2 years of additional training beyond a general radiologist

 

  You can ask up to 3 questions of the consultant doctor during the phone call. These questions should be submitted in your Patient Portal prior to your consultation.

 

  The phone call will last around 10 minutes, be prepared to answer questions your consultant may have of you so that they can give you the best advice.

 

  You will receive a full, in-depth summary of the questions and answers in your Patient Portal to view, download, or print to share with your doctor at any time

 

We offer full support to upload your documents in just a few minutes.
TESTIMONIALS

Our Patients & Partners

These are some of the outstanding institutions which our doctors were trained.
Don’t take our word for it, see what our customers say.

“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.“

DALE KOSMA

“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.“

DALE KOSMA
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common Questions

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, is never shared with or sold to third parties, as well as maintaining all HIPAA compliances.

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. Please contact us during the upload process into your Patient Portal to receive further instructions.

Can I access my Patient 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. We do, however, encourage you to only access personal medical information on a trusted device in a secured home network. We are always working to make sure that your information is safe and secure within our own systems.

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. We do, however, encourage you to only access personal medical information on a trusted device in a secured home network. We are always working to make sure that your information is safe and secure within our own systems.

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 Patient 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 report?

You will always have access to all your second opinion reports that we provide for you in your Patient Portal. From there you will have the option to download or print your report to share with the doctor or facility of your choice. If you’re having a hard time accessing your second opinion report please reach out to us directly.

Will my personal information ever be shared with anyone else?

Your personal health information will always be kept private following HIPAA compliance. We will never share your personal medical information with anyone and we will never sell your information to any third-parties. Please make sure to access your medical information on a trusted device within a trusted network such as the one in your home.

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

Of course! You can use our live chat feature available in the bottom right corner of the site, email us at customersupport@themedicalconsultant.com, or give us a call directly at 1-866-315-8884 and we will happily discuss the best course of action for your consultation. We will not, however, discuss any personal medical information or offer consultation advice over these calls.

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 Pharmacist and they will make recommendations for you and your doctor to consider regarding drug interactions and dosages.

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