Published by Commons Clinic. [Web version](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/experience/second-opinion/) Reviewer names are abbreviated. Patient reviews describe individual experiences. Review counts describe source records, not unique patients or clinical outcomes; the acquired snapshot may not include complete platform histories. Clinical education and patient accounts do not replace a consultation. What matters to you # Second opinions A second opinion can help clarify a diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Start with a physician whose stated clinical focus fits the question. This library covers Commons clinicians; it does not rank every physician in the region. A question to bring ## What question do I want a second clinician to help me resolve? ## Choose the question before the appointment AMA ethics guidance supports a patient seeking another opinion. Decide what you want clarified: the diagnosis, the reasons for an operation, or another reasonable option. Tell our team that question when scheduling, and ask which records make the consultation useful for the decision you face. Sources: [Consultation, Referral & Second Opinions — AMA Code of Medical Ethics, Opinion 1.2.3](https://code-medical-ethics.ama-assn.org/ethics-opinions/consultation-referral-second-opinions) ## Make outside information available RadiologyInfo describes how images and reports support another consultation. Confirm how to transfer complete studies and whether they can be opened before the visit. Afterward, ask where the opinions agree, where they differ, and what finding explains the difference. The goal is a clearer decision about your particular situation. Sources: [How to Obtain and Share Your Medical Images](https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/article-your-medical-images) ## Questions to bring - What unresolved clinical question should this second opinion answer? - How can I confirm that you have readable images as well as the reports? ## Sources & further reading - [Consultation, Referral & Second Opinions — AMA Code of Medical Ethics, Opinion 1.2.3](https://code-medical-ethics.ama-assn.org/ethics-opinions/consultation-referral-second-opinions) American Medical Association - [How to Obtain and Share Your Medical Images](https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/article-your-medical-images) American College of Radiology and Radiological Society of North America · Reviewed August 5, 2024 Use these resources to prepare the questions that matter to you. The accounts below are selected for an explicit topic mention, including mixed feedback. They are not a satisfaction score or proof of a medical result. Excerpt > forward treatment plan. Dr recommended we get second opinion and give serious thought . We have total confidence in his opinion and his surgical skill, P. Frausto Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: September 4, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113854051790915732086/place/ChIJCTVQzX26woARV5EyXoh3nDU) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Sanjay Khurana, MD Excerpt > I’m so glad I went with a second opinion, which is how I met Dr. Ramkumar. As a former athlete, I needed someone who has J. Johnson Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: May 7, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115100650052040436729/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA Excerpt > need a full knee replacement. That’s nothing to mess with, and a second opinion could be very helpful in making an informed and wise decision. P. Skoll Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: April 26, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105270798029600343203/place/ChIJN5abTJkz3YARYFiCkifHPjw) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA Excerpt > by 2 retired foot/ankle doctors for a second opinion and was thrilled they did!!! Turned out I did not need surgery, wearing a boot and M. Medanich Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: March 12, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109316044185139294270/place/ChIJwywFJecz3YARtT6_xCQSQgM) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: David Lee, MD Excerpt > Dr Millstein seemed sincere in his second opinion assessment of my patella fracture and in the best course moving forward G. Caine Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: February 17, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117840301938404633916/place/ChIJt04grlG5woARykBaakD_dF8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Eric S. Millstein, MD Excerpt > I am concerned. I appreciate the positive reviews given to Dr. Hunts expertise, and I am going to make an appointment for a second opinion. R. Robinson Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: November 11, 2025 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105956199842634200335/place/ChIJF7fYUkm5woAR9WJ_99t9UR4) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Leonel Hunt, MD [Browse matching review records →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/reviews/?topic=second-opinion) ## Questions and reading Patient experience ### [Choosing an orthopedic second opinion in LA, Long Beach, or Santa Monica](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/orthopedic-second-opinion-los-angeles/) A second opinion can help you understand an uncertain diagnosis, compare treatment choices, or feel more prepared for a major decision. Choose the right expertise and make the visit answer a clear question. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/orthopedic-second-opinion-los-angeles/) Choosing your care ### [What medical records to bring for an orthopedic second opinion](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/medical-records-orthopedic-second-opinion/) The right records help a second-opinion visit focus on your decision. Confirm what the clinician needs, arrange a usable transfer, and bring a short treatment timeline rather than an unorganized stack. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/medical-records-orthopedic-second-opinion/) Spine ### [A spine second opinion: turn different recommendations into a clearer choice](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/spine-surgery-second-opinion/) A second opinion can confirm a plan or reveal a useful difference. Prepare the same records and questions so you can understand where the recommendations agree—and why they may differ. 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