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Is it possible to get a 2nd opinion from Mayo Clinic with only sending test information (from another teaching hospital, Stanford)?
My husband had open heart surgery at Mayo in 2012 and is having shortness of breath, diagnosed as needing a new aortic valve. Stanford is moving at a snail's pace and he needs help right away.
I would appreciate any thoughts.
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My humble opinion is to fight like the devil to get his treatment as soon as possible. Raise the roof, go get a second opinion and find someone who will take this seriously. This is your life and your loved one! Don't take no for an answer! You can not be passive and survive in the current healthcare system! I told the last doc that I wouldn't leave until I got "fixed" with a plan. I am a former nurse and I can tell you, there are A+ docs and C- docs and you need to find one who listens and is empathetic! Best of luck to you!
@elewis203, if you would like to seek a second opinion from Mayo Clinic cardiology experts, you can submit a request here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
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I know many other health facilities will give second opinions after sending medical information to them. I did this with UFHPTI. I am a Mayo patient but wanted a second opinion. Mayo sent my medical information to UFHPTI (must sign consent forms but UFHPTI handled it).
I then got a second opinion from them in person.
Not sure which Mayo Clinic you live closest to but call them. Also consider Cleveland Clinic another outstanding heart specialty clinic.