Who We Are

An extensive network of Medical Specialists, all certified by the ‘AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALISTS’ (ABMS.ORG). Specialists with active license to practice in their specialty across the United States Specialists trained in the best Universities and Medical Centers in the United States, and with ongoing professional education With client companies in various countries in the Americas, the Middle East, Europe and Asia with more than 5.2 million members currently

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Our Members

For our Members, the SMO service can help eliminate unnecessary procedures, trial and error treatments for rare conditions, misdiagnoses, and inappropriate treatments often associated with high costs and patient morbidity.   

When you are facing a new medical diagnosis, it’s common to feel confused and scared. Making decisions can be very difficult as you navigate your healthcare system, especially when you need to choose between several treatment options.

How do you know you have been diagnosed correctly or are making the right treatment choices? 

It’s imperative that you get a second opinion when you face a medical condition that is   life-changing or life-threatening.  

Get an Expert Medical Opinion without Leaving Home

Our online international medical second opinion service offers members access to medical specialists throughout the United States, regardless of where the member lives or their purchasing power. Everything is done from your computer using a simple system which allows you to enter all the information for your case and upload all supporting medical documentation

If the member faces a complex medical problem or a difficult treatment decision, he or she can get a second opinion from a first level specialist who can provide valuable guidance and help build trust and confidence — and without having to leave home!

Expertise in all Medical Specialties

  • CARDIOLOGY
  • INFECTIOUS DISEASE
  • COLON & RECTAL SURGERY
  • PULMONOLOGY
  • NEUROLOGY
  • NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY
  • HEMATOLOGY
  • GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • RADIATION
  • ONCOLOGY
  • THORACIC SURGERY
  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Rheumatology
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Allergy
  • Obstetrics
  • Gynecology
  • Pathology
  • General
  • Surgery
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Immunology
  • Medical Genetics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Otolaringology
  • Rehabilitation
  • Physical Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Plastic
  • Surgery
  • Psychiatry
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatrics
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Receiving a SECOND Opinion

Is CRITICAL for any person diagnosed with a serious illness or medical condition that could impact their quality of life or possibly result in their Death.
The case is evaluated and the second opinion prepared by one or several highly qualified SPECIALISTS, all CERTIFIED and currently practicing in the United States.
Having Access to a SECOND MEDICAL OPINION can be a matter of Life and Death. 

From YOUR HOME

You do NOT have to leave your house, setup appointments or travel to the USA – everything is done via Internet in a simple and fast way

Through our Second Medical Opinion service, you have access to top specialists in their field without having to leave home

A just a few minutes on your computer, may save your life!


An SMO for your unique Case

  • Is completed within five business days of receipt
  • Provides a detailed report, ready to share with your doctor if desired
  • ALL Specialists are certified by the ‘American Board of Medical Specialist’, the highest medical certification in the USA
  • If there are questions, they are answered by the Specialist immediately  
  • If your condition changes, you can ask for another evaluation to determine the best options for treatment at that point

WHAT is it?

SMO Provides the Member and their treating physician:

  • Confirmation or modification of the original diagnosis 
  • Recommendation on the most appropriate course of treatment available  
  • Recommendation on alternative therapies if appropriate  
  • Answers to your questions or concerns
  • Confidence and Peace of Mind


All types of Pathologies and medical specialties

Consultations in all types of pathology and medical specialty, when a member suffers or is diagnosed with a disease or medical condition potentially fatal, incurable, progressive, chronic and/or that affects the quality of life, or when the treatment for the condition creates a high level of risk for the individual, is considered complex or potentially results in greater complications for your health in general

  • There is NO LIMITATION regarding the type of disease or medical condition that can benefit from an international medical consultation
  • There is NO LIMITATION for pre-existing disease: any new occurrence of a chronic, serious or critical illness can be sent for review, regardless of when it was first diagnosed
  • There is NO LIMITATION to the number of times you can consult – if your condition changes and warrants another review, you can request another SMO

WHAT is it?

  • You have access to a network of the best medical specialists in every field, from throughout the United States 
  • Your case is evaluated by one or more of these specialists
  • The SMO report is focused on your specific condition; confirming the initial diagnosis and/or propose other considerations 
  • An Opinion is given on the proposed treatment plan with possible recommendations on treatment alternatives that can be considered with your treating physician
  • The Opinion can help to confirm if a surgery or another type of invasive treatment is necessary or if there are alternatives treatments that can be just as effective
  • Your questions/concerns regarding your specific case are answered, as well as questions generated after evaluating the SMO report.
  • If you wish to travel to the United States to consult with the specialist in person, coordination services can be provided

Why & When to get a SECOND MEDICAL OPINION?

The findings of this study indicated that when patients sought a second opinion, the original diagnosis was confirmed only
12% of the time. Among those with updated diagnoses, 66% received a more refined diagnosis in relation to the original, while 21% of the new diagnoses completely contrasted with the original diagnosis.


Did you know that medical errors occur in approximately 15% of all diagnostic cases? In the last twenty-five years, almost 29% of insurance claims have been attributed to diagnostic errors, which has cost insurance companies nearly USD 40 billion.

Would you worry if the diagnosis of a Life & Death condition is correct; If the treatment recommended by your doctor is the most appropriate for your case? Would you know where to go and get answers to your questions and from the best experts in the field worldwide? Would you have the money to pay for this service?


Of the dozens of procedures and treatments available or newly developed worldwide for your condition, which would give you your best chance to survive?

Would you worry if the diagnosis of a Life & Death condition is correct; If the treatment recommended by your doctor is the most appropriate for your case? Would you know where to go and get answers to your questions and from the best experts in the field worldwide? Would you have the money to pay for this service?

Beyond these stats, the saddest result of these diagnostic errors is Death, especially those that could have been avoided by a quick consultation with another medical professional.


A Second Medical Opinion can save lives … perhaps yours

BENEFITS for the Contracting Company

Retention

Attract new customers Provide significant, tangible, and low-cost value to help retain existing customers

Advantage

Differentiate any product or service in the market, be they health-oriented or of any other type

Control

Control loss costs in Health and Life portfolios

How It Works

  • The Member (or an authorized person) enters their personal information (age, contact information, height/weight, gender, etc.) into a short online form, and includes the current diagnosis and/or a description of their medical condition and background 
  • The Member ‘uploads’ all documentation about the case including; – Current medical history – Medical reports – Laboratory tests results – Pathology reports – Radiology reports – Imaging study reports – Proposed treatment plan – List of medications
  • HIMC organizes the information and sends to the assigned Specialist for review. If the Specialist has questions or requires additional information in order to complete the evaluation, the member is contacted to obtain what is needed
  • The Specialist evaluates all the information received for the case and prepares a detailed report with his/her opinion including; opinion on the diagnosis, opinion and recommendations regarding treatment options available and answers to the questions from the patient received with the case
  • The Member is notified by email when his/her SMO report is ready
  • The Member logs into the portal and downloads his/her report

COST?

  • A second medical opinion prepared by a medical specialist of this level in the USA can cost between USD500 to USD900 and more, depending on the type of case and its complexity
  • Our International Second Medical Opinion service is offered on a group basis at a extremely low cost per member. The rate applied is determined based on the number of people in the group – regardless of the group’s average age or profile
  • Please contact us so we can provide a QUOTE for your group