What do you need to know before a heart-surgery second opinion?

WHITEGLOVEMD provides independent medical-record review and educational decision support for heart-surgery decisions. A cardiac surgeon and cardiologist independently review the required records and imaging, then co-sign one patient-facing report.

Another review may help when surgery has been proposed, the timing or approach feels unclear, more than one path has been discussed, or you want confirmation before making a major decision.

No referral is required, and no travel is needed for the written record review. You can request a complimentary call before gathering any records.

Do not wait for an online second opinion or delay time-sensitive treatment. Call 911 or seek emergency care immediately if you may be experiencing a medical emergency.

A cardiac surgeon and a cardiologist review the required case material independently. They then confer and co-sign the final patient-facing report.

The exact list depends on your question. It may include cardiology and surgical notes, echocardiograms, catheterization reports and images, CT or MRI studies, laboratory results, medication lists, and the proposed plan.

No. With your authorization, the records team can help request and organize the reports and imaging required for the review.

The written report is delivered within 24 hours after all required records and imaging are received and confirmed complete. Time needed to collect missing materials is separate.

The report organizes the clinical picture, the two physician perspectives, relevant options and tradeoffs, uncertainty, and focused questions for your treating team. Its content depends on the question and materials available for review.

No. The written report service does not include a live physician consultation. Separate options may be discussed when appropriate and available.

Either result can be useful. The report explains the reasoning, relevant tradeoffs, remaining uncertainty, and questions to discuss with the clinicians who know and treat you.

The first call is complimentary. The team explains the available service options and details, then provides secure next steps before you decide. No payment is taken during the call.

No. WHITEGLOVEMD is a direct-pay service and does not submit an insurance claim or promise reimbursement.

Do not send medical records by ordinary email or place sensitive medical details in the callback form. The team provides the appropriate secure submission method, and records are requested or reviewed only after the applicable authorization steps.