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.
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Dr. Melissa Baldwin, MD, is a highly accomplished vascular surgeon and Assistant Professor of
Surgery specializing in Vascular Surgery. She completed her medical education at Boston
University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees with
cum laude honors. Dr. Baldwin continued her training with residency and chief residency in
Vascular Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.
Board-certified in Vascular Surgery, Dr. Baldwin holds certifications including RPVI and ACLS.
She is a distinguished member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and has
contributed significantly to vascular surgery through presentations and publications. Dr.
Baldwin's research interests include endovascular interventions and complex vascular cases.
She is committed to advancing patient care and serves as a mentor to medical students and
residents in her field.