Neurosurgery Second
Opinion Program

Giving You Peace of Mind

When you are diagnosed with a brain or spine condition you may feel overwhelmed. A treatment recommendation can leave you with questions. Our expert neurosurgery team provides information and another opinion so you can make the most informed decisions about your care.

Neurosurgery Second Opinion Process

Our team of surgeons and neuroradiologists provides comprehensive and detailed second opinions about your neurologic condition or injury. We complete the process remotely. This makes it easy and convenient for you. 

The Neurosurgery Second Opinion Program gives you access to our internationally recognized doctors from the comfort of your home.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Call 678-853-7546 or fill out our online form.

Step 2: A coordinator contacts you to answer your questions and walk you through the items we need to complete your second opinion. Those items include:

The fee for a remote second opinion is $500. Please note that most insurance plans will not cover the cost of a remote second opinion. 

We give you instructions on how to upload medical records and images.

Step 3: Once we receive your record, an Emory neurosurgeon and/or neuroradiologist will review your case.

Step 4: We give you a written second opinion report within seven to 10 business days. Your report will include an assessment and recommendations based on your records and imaging.

Remote Second Opinions for a Range of Conditions

We provide remote second opinions for many neurosurgical diagnoses. Conditions we review include: 

  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Aneurysm
  • Arteriovenous Malformations
  • Cervical Myelopathy
  • Chiari Malformation
  • Colloid Cysts
  • Disc Herniation
  • Epilepsy
  • Gliomas
  • Meningiomas
  • Movement Disorders
     
  • Moya Moya Disease
  • Pituitary Tumors
  • Radiculopathy
  • Skull Base Tumors
  • Spinal Fracture
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Ulnar Neuropathy
  • Vascular Malformations

Make an Appointment with Emory’s Neurosurgery Second Opinion Program

To make an appointment, please call 678-853-7546 or request an appointment online.

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment, please call 678-853-7546 or request an appointment online.