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The most common type of diagnostic “quality control” is a patient-initiated second opinion1. In one study, 38% of patients sought a second opinion because they had doubts about the diagnosis or treatment and 19% sought a second opinion because they were dissatisfied with the level of communication2.
Studies show that second opinions typically confirm the original diagnosis or treatment regimen. In one study, between 10% to 62% of second opinions yielded a major change in the diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis3. In another study, 84% mentioned that they were satisfied with their second opinion, 77% felt health improvement, and 56% indicated that there was a difference between the diagnosis or treatment from the first and second opinion4.
If you want to enhance the accuracy of your diagnosis or recommend course of treatment, a second opinion can help.
What can we do for you?
Dr. Kristin K. Egan, MD, is a highly skilled otolaryngologist and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She holds a B.S. in Molecular Biology from Princeton University and earned her M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Egan completed her residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Her interests include craniomaxillofacial surgery, cosmetic surgery, and reconstructive surgery post-ablative procedures. Dr. Egan is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Find answers to your questions
Yes, many patients choose to get an ENT second opinion online. Through platforms like SecondOpinions.com, you can securely upload your medical records and receive a detailed evaluation from a board-certified ENT specialist without visiting a clinic.
You should consider a second opinion from an ENT specialist if you’ve received a complex diagnosis, such as chronic sinusitis, hearing loss, or throat-related conditions, or if you’re unsure about the recommended treatment or surgery. It might help confirm the diagnosis and explore alternative ENT diagnostic and treatment options.
An ENT second opinion typically covers a wide range of ear, nose, and throat issues, including chronic sinus infections, balance disorders, hearing loss, tonsillitis, and even ENT-related cancers. It’s especially useful when facing invasive treatments or uncertain diagnoses.
Absolutely. A second opinion for chronic sinusitis can provide insight into whether surgery is necessary or if alternative treatments are available. ENT specialists can review your imaging and treatment history to recommend the best course of action.
Yes, it is highly recommended. ENT cancers can be complex and treatment options vary. A second opinion offers you understand your diagnosis fully and consider all available treatment paths before proceeding.
This website is an informative site that aims to offer its users find helpful information regarding a second opinion services that will be suitable for their medical condition. The content provided in this website is not and shall not be taken as expert or professional medical advice for any matter and is not an alternative to an in-person physician consultation. Our services are different from the diagnostic service typically provided by a physician, as the physicians do not have the benefit of information that would be obtained by examining you in person, observing your physical condition, or conducting diagnostic testing to the specifications of the physician. Therefore, the physician may not be aware of facts or information that would affect the physician ́s medical opinion of your condition. In some cases, these facts may be critical to the opinion. USARAD is not responsible for potential errors in opinion resulting from missing, incomplete, poorly translated or illegible records, or poor-quality images
