Over 30% of cardiac surgical plans change after independent review. Before you undergo heart surgery, ensure your treatment plan has been validated by a multidisciplinary Heart Team using AI-powered analysis and evidence-based guidelines. WhiteGloveMD delivers your comprehensive second opinion within 48 hours.
Cardiac surgery decisions are among the most consequential in all of medicine. The difference between the right procedure and the wrong one can be measured in years of life, quality of recovery, and long-term cardiac function. An independent second opinion is not a sign of distrust in your physician — it is the standard of care for complex surgical decisions.
Peer-reviewed studies consistently show that second opinions in cardiac surgery alter the treatment plan in roughly one-third of cases — from switching between CABG and PCI, to changing valve approach, to recommending medical management instead of surgery.
The ACC/AHA guidelines give Class I recommendation to multidisciplinary Heart Team evaluation for complex cardiac decisions. WhiteGloveMD brings that standard to every patient, regardless of geography or hospital affiliation.
Our Clintelligence™ platform systematically checks every clinical variable against three validated risk models and current guidelines. No detail is overlooked, no comorbidity unmapped, no guideline recommendation missed.
Your surgical recommendation should not depend on which hospital you walked into first. A WhiteGloveMD cardiac second opinion gives you an independent assessment unconstrained by institutional affiliations or referral relationships.
Every cardiac second opinion includes a comprehensive, dual-physician-signed report built on AI analysis of your complete medical record.
STS-PROM, EuroSCORE II, and AATS risk scores calculated from your actual clinical data with predicted outcomes for mortality, morbidity, stroke, prolonged ventilation, and renal failure.
Every viable treatment option — surgical, interventional, and medical — mapped to ACC/AHA guidelines with class of recommendation and level of evidence for your specific clinical profile.
Volume-outcome matched recommendations for surgeons and institutions that specialize in your specific procedure, with STS star ratings and annual case volumes.
Detailed analysis of your imaging, catheterization data, and echocardiographic findings with clinical interpretation and comparison to prior studies when available.
A family-friendly explanation of your diagnosis, options, and our recommendation — written for patients and families, not physicians. Because understanding your options is the first step to making the right decision.
Every clinical claim traced to its source document with exact page references. Complete transparency in reasoning — no black-box conclusions.
Securely upload catheterization reports, echocardiograms, CT scans, surgical consultation notes, and any other relevant records through our HIPAA-compliant portal. Our team guides you through exactly what to send.
Twenty-four specialized AI agents analyze your records across 75+ clinical variables. Risk scores are calculated using STS-PROM, EuroSCORE II, and AATS models — from your actual data, not population averages.
A board-certified cardiac surgeon and an interventional cardiologist independently review the AI analysis and your source records. Both co-sign your White Glove Insights™ Report per ACC/AHA Heart Team guidelines.
Receive your comprehensive report within 48 hours. Depending on your package, schedule a one-on-one video consultation with your Heart Team to discuss findings, answer questions, and clarify next steps.
Every package includes AI-powered Clintelligence™ analysis, dual-physician Heart Team review, and your comprehensive White Glove Insights™ Report. Choose the level of support that fits your situation.
Report Only
$995
Heart Team Consult
$1,995
Concierge
$3,995 – $5,995
HSA/FSA eligible. Inaugural pricing available.
Every WhiteGloveMD cardiac second opinion is reviewed and co-signed by at least two physicians: a board-certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon and a board-certified interventional or structural cardiologist. This dual-physician Heart Team model mirrors the ACC/AHA Class I guideline recommendation for complex cardiac surgical decisions.
Our physicians hold active academic and clinical appointments, maintain board certification through the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease), and have collectively managed thousands of cardiac surgical cases across aortic valve replacement, coronary bypass, mitral valve repair, aortic aneurysm, and complex reoperative surgery.
A cardiac second opinion is an independent review of your heart condition and proposed treatment plan by physicians who are not involved in your current care. At WhiteGloveMD, this means a board-certified cardiac surgeon and an interventional cardiologist independently analyze your records, calculate your risk scores using validated models, map your case to current ACC/AHA guidelines, and deliver a comprehensive written report with their findings and recommendations.
Heart surgery is a high-stakes, often irreversible decision. Research shows that second opinions change the treatment plan in over 30% of cardiac surgery cases. A second opinion may confirm your current plan (giving you confidence), suggest a less invasive alternative, identify risks that were not fully communicated, or recommend a different surgical approach or timing. The cost of a second opinion is negligible compared to the consequences of an inappropriate procedure.
WhiteGloveMD delivers your White Glove Insights™ Report within 48 hours of receiving your complete medical records. This includes AI analysis by 24 Clintelligence™ agents, independent review by two physicians, risk scoring across three validated models, and a comprehensive written report. If you need an expedited review for an urgent surgical date, contact our team.
The most important records include: cardiac catheterization reports (left and right heart), echocardiograms (TTE and/or TEE), CT scans or MRI of the chest, surgical consultation notes, cardiologist notes, relevant lab work, and any prior operative reports. Our intake team will guide you through exactly which documents to upload and can help obtain records from your providers.
WhiteGloveMD offers tiered packages starting at $995 for the Report Only option, which includes AI-powered analysis, dual-physician Heart Team review, and your comprehensive White Glove Insights™ Report. Packages with video consultation, imaging review, and concierge support range from $1,995 to $5,995. Inaugural pricing is available at a significant discount. Many patients use HSA or FSA funds.
The Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum packages include a scheduled video consultation with your Heart Team physicians. During the consultation, your cardiac surgeon and cardiologist walk through your report, explain findings, answer questions, and discuss next steps. The Report Only package delivers a comprehensive written report without a live consultation.
Yes. Many patients seek a second opinion after their surgery date has been set. Our 48-hour turnaround is specifically designed for time-sensitive cardiac surgical decisions. If your surgery is imminent, contact our team to discuss expedited options. A second opinion that confirms your surgical plan gives you confidence going into the operating room. A second opinion that changes the plan may be the most important medical decision you ever make.
No. WhiteGloveMD provides educational second opinions and clinical decision support. We do not replace your treating physicians, prescribe medications, or perform procedures. Our role is to provide an independent, expert-level review of your case so that you and your physicians can make the most informed decision possible.
Board-certified Heart Team. AI-powered analysis. Delivered in 48 hours. Get the independent review you need before making the most important decision of your life.