Independent cardiac surgery second opinion
Your Incision Should Be Your Decision™
Get a second opinion before open heart surgery.
A cardiac surgeon and cardiologist independently review your complete record, bring both perspectives together, and co-sign one clear report—within 24 hours after required records and imaging are received and confirmed complete.
02independent physician reviews$495dual-physician co-signed written report24 hrafter required records and imaging are confirmed complete
No referral or travel required. We can help collect your records.
Your findings.
Made understandable.
One clear view of the decision in front of you
STS surgical risk01EuroSCORE II02AATS guidance03
Relevant anatomyConnected to your findings.Source-linked where applicable
It is reasonable to ask
Second-guessing a major operation is not distrust. It is due diligence.
A useful second opinion may confirm the plan, clarify a reasonable alternative, or identify a question worth taking back to your treating team. The goal is not a different answer at any cost—it is a decision you understand.
of 6,791 patient-initiated second opinions in one multispecialty program resulted in a change to the treatment recommendation.
Meyer et al. · American Journal of Medicine (2015) · n=6,791 Published program outcomes describe the studied cohort and do not predict any individual result or WHITEGLOVEMD outcome.
A patient perspective
Clarity before the procedure changes how the decision feels.
“I couldn't be more grateful for the experience. Both doctors took the time to review my medical history and current status, offering clear, easy-to-understand guidance on my options moving forward. They helped put me at ease before my cardiac procedure and provided clarity and education at a time when medical technology is advancing rapidly. WhiteGloveMD truly stands out for their expertise, compassion, and commitment to patient understanding.”This patient’s experience is individual and does not predict another person’s result.Read patient stories
The decision in front of you
Before you consent, get answers to the questions that matter.
See the recommendation, the reasonable alternatives, and the uncertainties in one organized view.
Do I truly need this operation?
Understand why the procedure was proposed—and whether the record supports it.
Is there a less invasive option?
Compare open, minimally invasive, catheter-based, and medical paths where appropriate.
How should I understand my surgical risk?
See applicable risk estimates in context, with the necessary inputs, limitations, and clinical details made visible.
Is this the right surgeon and center?
Consider procedure-specific outcomes, experience, geography, and practical fit.
Why WHITEGLOVEMD
Built to make a complicated review usable.
Independent physician judgment, coordinated record collection, a patient-facing report, and transparent access—organized around the decision rather than the institution.
Independent of the original recommendation
The review is organized around your record and the decision—not around defending the plan you were first given.
The record work is coordinated
With your authorization, our team helps request, receive, and organize the records and imaging the physicians need.
Real physicians. Visible names.
A cardiac surgeon and cardiologist review the same case, reconcile their perspectives, and sign the report you receive.
The price is clear before you begin
Start with the $495 written review. Add live physician access only if you want it.
WHITEGLOVE Heart Team
The operating-room view and the cardiology view—on the same case.
A cardiac surgeon and cardiologist review the same complete record independently. Their perspectives are brought together in the report you receive. Every tier includes both reviews and both signatures.
Rahul R. Handa, MD
Fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeonOperative indication, anatomy, technical options, procedure fit, and perioperative considerations.
View physician profileWHITEGLOVE Insights™One integrated, co-signed reportTwo physician signatures
Sandeep M. Patel, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI
Board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiologyMedical therapy, catheter-based alternatives, diagnostic context, and longitudinal cardiac perspective.
View physician profileWHITEGLOVE Insights™
Your findings, made understandable—and useful.
Your record becomes a clear, patient-facing map of the decision—grounded in published evidence and built for the next conversation with your treating team.
Explore the sample reportYour anatomy.
Your options.
Your next questions.
STS surgical riskEuroSCORE IIAATS guidanceWHITEGLOVE Composite Score
The WHITEGLOVE Composite Score is a proprietary synthesis and has not been independently validated. This educational preview contains no patient data and is not a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or replacement for physician judgment.
Your current clinical picture
The diagnoses, history, testing, and treatment plan already documented in your record.
Relevant professional guidance
Your decision placed beside the professional-society guidance relevant at the time of review.
Surgical risk in context
STS or EuroSCORE II estimates when the procedure and required inputs fit, plus relevant AATS guidance—with limitations visible.
Your findings—not a generic case
Findings from your record explained with clear, relevant anatomy visuals.
Options, alternatives, pros, and cons
Surgical, minimally invasive, catheter-based, and medical paths compared in plain language.
What remains unresolved
A patient-facing view of what is complete, still uncertain, or worth discussing with your treating team.
How it works
From first message to a report you can use.
Message us first if you are not ready to purchase, or choose a package directly. Either way, the clinical review begins only after required records and imaging are confirmed complete.
Message us—or view the packages
Tell us what you were told and what still feels unresolved. If you are ready, you can also choose a package directly. No referral or travel is required.
A low-pressure place to begin
Choose the access you want
Every package includes the same dual-physician written review. Higher tiers add a live call with one physician, both physicians, or ongoing support.
The report stays constant
We help assemble the record
Upload what you have or authorize our team to help gather the imaging, reports, clinical notes, and proposed plan required for review.
Coordinated records help
Your physicians complete the review
A cardiac surgeon and cardiologist review independently, confer, and co-sign your report within 24 hours after required records and imaging are received and confirmed complete.
Two perspectives · one report
What we commonly need
You tell us where the records are. We help organize the rest.
- Cardiology and surgical consultation notes
- Echocardiogram, CT, MRI, or catheterization images and reports
- Recent laboratory results and medication list
- The proposed operation or treatment plan
Cardiac decisions
Built for the major decisions in cardiac surgery.
Not sure whether your case fits? Send us a message or take the two-minute second-opinion survey.
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Coronary bypass / CABG
Whether bypass is needed, which targets matter, and what alternatives are reasonable.
Explore this decision 02Aortic valve
SAVR, TAVR, timing, valve choice, and the implications of your anatomy and age.
Explore this decision 03Mitral valve
Repair versus replacement, surgical versus transcatheter options, and timing.
Explore this decision 04Aortic aneurysm
Size, growth, anatomy, operative thresholds, and the right surgical setting.
Explore this decision 05Multiple procedures
Combined valve, bypass, aortic, or rhythm procedures—and what belongs in one operation.
Explore this decision 06Redo cardiac surgery
Reoperative risk, alternative approaches, and center or surgeon experience.
Explore this decision 07Atrial fibrillation
Maze, left atrial appendage management, rhythm strategy, and anticoagulation questions.
Explore this decision 08Complex adult cardiac cases
Uncommon anatomy, competing risks, or a plan that still leaves important questions.
Explore this decisionTransparent, one-time pricing
The written review is $495. Live physician access is optional.
Every tier includes the same independent review by a cardiac surgeon and cardiologist and one co-signed written report. What changes is who joins you live and how long access continues.
WHITEGLOVE Insights™
$495Written report · no live consultationA written cardiac surgery second opinion — reviewed and signed by two physicians.
Start Written ReviewWHITEGLOVE Consult
$995One reviewing physician joins you liveEverything in WHITEGLOVE Insights™, plus a live consult with one of your physicians.
Start a ConsultWHITEGLOVE Heart Team
$1,495Both reviewing physicians join you liveEverything in Consult, but both physicians join your call — live, together.
Meet Your Heart TeamWHITEGLOVE Concierge
$2,495Ongoing support through the day of surgeryEverything in Heart Team, plus concierge access until the day of your surgery.
Get Concierge SupportFAQ
The questions families ask before a heart surgery second opinion.
How much does a cardiac surgery second opinion cost?+
WHITEGLOVE Insights™ is $495, WHITEGLOVE Consult is $995, WHITEGLOVE Heart Team is $1,495, and WHITEGLOVE Concierge is $2,495. Every tier includes independent review by a cardiac surgeon and cardiologist and a co-signed written report.
What is included in the $495 written review?+
The $495 WHITEGLOVE Insights™ service includes independent review of the complete submitted record by a cardiac surgeon and cardiologist, reconciliation of their perspectives, and one co-signed patient-facing report. It does not include a live physician consultation.
Who reviews my heart surgery case?+
Every case is reviewed independently by a cardiac surgeon and a cardiologist. Their perspectives are brought together in one co-signed WHITEGLOVE Insights™ report.
When does the 24-hour turnaround begin?+
The 24-hour turnaround begins after all required records and imaging for your review have been received and confirmed complete. Record collection time is outside that 24-hour window.
What records are needed for a heart surgery second opinion?+
The exact record depends on the decision, but it may include clinical notes, imaging, catheterization reports, echocardiograms, laboratory results, and the proposed operative plan. With your authorization, our records team can help obtain and organize them.
What if the second opinion agrees with my surgeon?+
Confirmation can still be valuable. Your report organizes the reasoning, risk, alternatives, missing information, and questions to take back to your treating team so you can move forward with greater clarity.
Do I need a referral or need to travel?+
No referral is required, and the review is completed virtually. You can begin from home and choose a written review or an option that includes a live physician consultation.
Is WHITEGLOVEMD a replacement for my surgeon or cardiologist?+
No. WHITEGLOVEMD provides educational decision support and independent medical-record review. It does not diagnose, order, prescribe, treat, manage emergencies, provide postoperative care, or replace your treating clinicians.
Can my family join a live consultation?+
Yes. If you choose a tier with a live consultation, family members or other trusted supporters can be invited to join the conversation with you.
Could I speak with a surgeon or cardiologist today?+
When your message arrives during business hours and a same-day clinical conversation is appropriate, our team can help arrange time with a cardiac surgeon or cardiologist, subject to physician availability. This service does not replace urgent or emergency care.
A human place to begin
Tell us what is still keeping you up at night.
A member of our team will call you back within two business hours. When a same-day physician conversation is appropriate, we can help arrange time with a cardiac surgeon or cardiologist, subject to availability.