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FAQs
Frequently
asked questions about MDExpert
How
much does it cost?
An
opinion from MDExpert costs $2800, our introductory price, payable
by any major credit card. Many insurers cover second opinions,
and though we do not contact them directly for you, you should
check with your plan to see if they will reimburse you. If the
pathology has not already been reviewed by at least two sources,
we recommend that a pathology review be done as well. Pathology
review costs between $2800 to $3200
How
long does it take to get my opinion back?
Often,
the longest part of the process is obtaining your records from
your physician. This can take anywhere from 1 to 14 days. Once
the records reach our offices the turnaround time for your opinion
is 5 business days.
Once
I sign the form is there anything else I have to do?
No,
the release form is the only step you need to complete. Once you
sign the release form, we contact your doctor's office directly
and process the opinion from start to finish.
Do
I have to come to your office to get a second opinion?
No.
The only thing we need to begin the process of getting an opinion
for you is a completed and signed release form. You can download
the release form from our website www.MDExpert.com or you can
email us and we can fax or mail a release form to you directly.
Who
are the experts?
The
experts who consult for us are medical oncologists, radiation
oncologists and surgeons from the leading academic institutions
and cancer centers in the country. You can see a list of our
Medical Board of Advisors and our panel of experts on our
website at www.MDExpert.com.
What
qualifies them as experts?
The
physicians that consult for us fulfill at least three if not all
of the following criteria:
1. An academic appointment at a United States
medical school
2. Significant clinical publications in peer
reviewed oncology journals
3. A national or international reputation as
a clinical expert
4. Membership on the editorial board of a cancer
journal
5. Investigator on a national cooperative group
trial
Who
will review my case?
The
MDExpert consultants are organized in our computer system by specialty.
When we receive your case, our medical staff selects the most
appropriate, available physician for your case.
Will
I get to see or talk to the expert?
No.
The MDExpert opinion is a remote opinion that gets processed through
your oncologist. Though there is no direct contact between the
patient and the consultant rendering the opinion, you are encouraged
to submit any specific questions that you would like the consulting
physician to consider.
Is
this service available to doctors and patients outside of the
United States?
Yes.
We welcome patients from around the world. Please contact us to
arrange for overseas records transfer.
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