Expert second opinions across major medical specialties.
Every case is reviewed by a board-certified specialist with direct expertise in your condition — not a generalist, not an algorithm.
A complete specialist review, designed around your case.
Philomedix provides independent medical second opinions for patients facing complex diagnoses, treatment decisions, or uncertainty about next steps.
Medical Second Opinion — What Every Case Includes
- Full review of medical records and imaging
- Diagnosis interpretation and clarification
- Treatment plan evaluation
- Alternative options where clinically appropriate
- Key questions for your treating physician
- Structured written expert opinion
- Optional secure video consultation
- Ongoing coordination support
All opinions are advisory and intended to support — not replace — your treating physician.
Choose your area of concern.
Cardiology
Oncology
Neurology
Orthopedics
Pulmonology
Rare Diseases
What each review can include.
Cardiology
Cases we review:
Documents needed:
ECG, echocardiogram, cardiac MRI/CT, angiography reports, blood tests, medication list.
Reviewed by:
Senior cardiology specialist with relevant subspecialty expertise.
Typical turnaround:
Oncology
Cases we review:
Diagnosis confirmation, staging, treatment pathway review, second-line options, and surgical candidacy.
Documents needed:
Pathology report, imaging, biopsy results, blood tests, treatment history, and oncology notes.
Reviewed by:
Senior oncology specialist matched to tumour type and treatment context.
Typical turnaround:
Neurology
Cases we review:
Stroke, epilepsy, MS, Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, and complex neurological symptoms.
Documents needed:
MRI/CT brain or spine, EEG/EMG where available, neurology notes, medication list, and lab results.
Reviewed by:
Senior neurology specialist with relevant subspecialty experience.
Typical turnaround:
Orthopedics
Cases we review:
Joint pain, spine conditions, sports injuries, degenerative disease, and surgical vs conservative options.
Documents needed:
X-ray, MRI/CT, orthopedic notes, physiotherapy history, and previous surgical reports.
Reviewed by:
Senior orthopedic specialist matched to the affected area and condition type.
Typical turnaround:
Pulmonology
Cases we review:
COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, chronic cough, respiratory failure, and pre-surgical pulmonary risk.
Documents needed:
CT chest, spirometry, pulmonary function tests, blood gases where available, and medication list.
Reviewed by:
Senior pulmonology specialist with relevant clinical expertise.
Typical turnaround:
Rare Diseases
Cases we review:
Unexplained symptoms, complex diagnoses, genetic findings, and rare or multi-system conditions.
Documents needed:
Previous specialist reports, genetic testing, imaging, lab results, clinical timeline, and family history where relevant.
Reviewed by:
Senior specialist or multi-specialty review pathway depending on the case.