What if I was told I need open heart surgery but do not know the exact condition name?+
You do not need to diagnose yourself or choose the perfect category. Send us a message and share what your treating team told you. The team can confirm whether the service appears to fit before you select a package; your treating clinicians remain responsible for diagnosis and care.
Do I need a referral?+
No referral is required to request an independent record review. You can start online or send us a message before choosing a review.
Can one review address more than one procedure in the same operation?+
Yes, when the complete record supports a combined decision. For example, a proposed operation may involve bypass, a valve procedure, aortic surgery, or rhythm treatment together. The review is organized around the full plan documented by the treating team rather than forcing each component into a separate category.
What records are usually needed?+
The exact record depends on the condition, but it may include clinic notes, echocardiograms, catheterization reports and images, CT or MRI studies, operative recommendations, medication lists, and recent laboratory results. The records team can help assemble the relevant material.
How quickly will I receive the review?+
The 24-hour turnaround begins after the complete records and required imaging are received and the case is ready for review. Record collection time is separate, and urgent or time-sensitive treatment should never be delayed while waiting.
How much does a heart surgery second opinion cost?+
After your complimentary conversation, we email the package we recommend, what it includes, and the secure next step. There is no cost to talk to us. Additional service levels add a live consultation or continued support. WHITEGLOVEMD is a direct-pay service and does not submit an insurance claim.