WHITEGLOVEMD

Independent heart-surgery second opinions

A virtual second opinion before heart surgery—in 24 hours or less, guaranteed.

A cardiac surgeon and cardiologist review your records independently and co-sign one clear written report.

The 24-hour review begins after all required records and imaging are received and confirmed complete.

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Free conversation. No obligation to purchase.

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No referral or records needed to start. No travel required for the written review.

They reviewed everything, explained it in plain English… We went from terrified to having a clear plan.
Kevin J.

Kevin J.Family member of a heart-valve patient

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Independent physician review, grounded in your actual records.

24 hours

From complete required records and imaging to your written second opinion.

2independent physician reviews

1co-signed written report

24hafter required records are complete

The decision in front of you

Move from “I was told” to “I understand.”

A recommendation for heart surgery can feel final. It is still reasonable to ask whether the plan, timing, and approach fit you.

01

Is surgery the right next step?

Understand whether the recommendation fits the diagnosis, timing, and evidence in your records.

02

Which approach fits me?

Compare open, minimally invasive, catheter-based, and medical options when they are relevant.

03

What are the tradeoffs?

See the benefits, risks, and uncertainties in language you and your family can use.

04

What should I ask next?

Leave with focused questions for your treating team—not another pile of disconnected information.

One case. Two clinical lenses.

Two specialties. One accountable report.

The surgeon’s view and the cardiologist’s view are developed independently—then reconciled into one opinion you can actually use.

  • Cardiac surgeon reviews the operation, alternatives, technical strategy, and surgical considerations.
  • Cardiologist reviews the diagnosis, testing, medical and catheter-based options, and timing.
  • Both physicians confer and co-sign the final WHITEGLOVE Insights™ report.
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Physician-ledIndependent by designThe reviewing physicians are not employed by your hospital or surgeon.

How it works

From uncertainty to a clear next conversation.

We coordinate the work around you, so your energy can stay with the decision.

  1. 01

    Start simply

    Tell us what you are facing

    Request a complimentary call. Our patient coordination team responds during business hours, explains the process, and answers your initial questions. No referral or records are needed to start.

  2. 02

    Records, coordinated

    We gather the clinical picture

    With your authorization, we collect and organize the records and imaging required for review.

  3. 03

    Two independent reviews

    Your Heart Team evaluates the case

    A cardiac surgeon and cardiologist review independently, confer, and co-sign one report.

  4. 04

    Clarity in hand

    Receive your written opinion

    Your report is delivered within 24 hours after the required records and imaging are received and complete.

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Sample report shown. Every review is specific to the records provided.

What you receive

One report, designed for a real decision.

Your WHITEGLOVE Insights report organizes the clinical picture, the Heart Team’s reasoning, and the questions worth taking back to your treating doctors.

Written review, clearly defined: the report service does not include a live physician consultation. Any physician conversation is optional and arranged separately when appropriate and available.

Clinical summaryYour diagnosis and proposed plan, grounded in the source records.

Options comparedRelevant approaches, benefits, risks, and uncertainties.

Co-signed opinionOne reconciled recommendation from both reviewing physicians.

Questions to askA focused agenda for your next conversation with your care team.

A family’s perspective

Clarity changes the conversation.

“My family member needed urgent heart valve surgery, and the referral process dragged on for weeks while we panicked. WHITEGLOVEMD cut through all of it—they reviewed everything, explained it in plain English, and connected us with a top surgeon nearby. We went from terrified to having a clear plan.”
Kevin J.

Kevin J.Family member of a heart-valve patient

Individual experience. Results and recommendations vary by patient and clinical circumstances.
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Common questions

What families ask first.

Still unsure where to begin? Start with a complimentary, no-pressure conversation.

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How quickly will I receive the second opinion?

Your written WHITEGLOVE Insights report is delivered within 24 hours after all required records and imaging have been received and confirmed complete.

What happens after I request a call?

A member of our patient coordination team responds during business hours to understand the decision you are facing and explain the process. The first conversation is complimentary, with no obligation to purchase a review. We explain the available options and pricing before you decide.

Can I purchase a review without a call?

Yes. You can compare packages and pricing, choose your review, and continue to secure checkout online. A complimentary call is available if you would like help deciding first.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can request a complimentary call yourself. If you decide to move forward, we explain what records are needed and coordinate collection with your authorization.

Do I need to travel?

No travel is required for the written record review. Any live physician conversation is optional and, when appropriate, arranged remotely.

Will you replace my treating doctors?

No. WHITEGLOVEMD provides an independent written opinion to help you make a more informed decision with your family and treating team.

Before the next decision

You do not have to sort through this alone.

Begin with a complimentary conversation. We will listen, explain the process, and help you decide whether an independent review fits your situation.