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Second Opinion

Second Opinion Services is a paid service where a physician reviews your medical records and provides
an expert medical opinion to help you understand your options.

Important

This is a paid service.

To ensure safe, fair, and accurate review, we do not provide medical opinions through casual messaging.
Medical records will be accepted only after the service scope and fee are confirmed.

Second opinion is not emergency care.

If you have urgent symptoms, please seek local emergency medical care.
For urgent concerns in Japan, please refer to
Emergency Room.

Not sure which service you need?

If you want to check feasibility before traveling or before deciding next steps,
please use Pre-treatment Consultation.

What This Service Is

Purpose
A physician reviews your medical records and provides a structured medical opinion to support your decision-making,
including possible options, considerations, and recommended next steps.

For whom
Patients who already have a diagnosis or ongoing treatment and want a professional review of their current plan,
alternatives, or next steps.

Format
This service is document-based. In-person consultation may be recommended depending on the case.

What You Will Receive

Deliverables
  • A physician’s medical opinion based on the records you submit
  • Comments on your current diagnosis and treatment plan (as applicable)
  • Possible options and considerations
  • Recommended next step (e.g., additional tests, consultation, or referral pathway)
  • Guidance on whether in-person consultation at our hospital may be appropriate

How It Works

  1. Send us a brief summary

    Please send a short message describing your condition, current diagnosis (if known),
    and your main question for the second opinion.
    Do not send large files at this stage.

  2. Confirm service scope and fee

    Our International Medical Support Department will reply with instructions,
    required items, and payment guidance for the Second Opinion service.

  3. Submit medical records (after payment)

    After payment is completed, we will guide you on how to submit medical records and files
    safely and efficiently.

  4. Physician review and written outcome

    A physician reviews the records and provides the outcome.
    Depending on the case, we may recommend an in-person consultation or additional information.

What to Prepare

Required
  • Brief medical summary (main diagnosis and current status)
  • Your main question(s) for the second opinion
  • Recent test results (blood tests, imaging reports, pathology reports if applicable)
  • Medication list and allergies

Helpful
  • Discharge summaries / clinic notes (if available)
  • Operative reports or treatment history (if applicable)
  • Imaging data (CT/MRI/PET) — if requested

Fees & Payment

Fee

Second Opinion Services is a paid service.
The fee depends on the complexity and volume of medical information.

(Fee details: to be defined) / We will inform you of the fee before the process starts.

Payment
Payment instructions will be provided by our International Medical Support Department.
For general payment information, please visit
For Patients – Payment Information.

Important Notes

Scope
This service is based on the documents you submit. The opinion may be limited by the completeness and quality of records.

Limitations
Second opinion does not replace an in-person medical examination.
Final diagnosis and treatment decisions may require evaluation at the hospital.

Outcome
Depending on the case, we may recommend additional information, different service pathways,
or an in-person consultation. We may also conclude that our hospital is not suitable for the requested care.

Additional testing
Even if you have already completed tests at another facility, additional examinations may be recommended at our hospital.
This may be necessary to confirm current findings, ensure diagnostic accuracy, or obtain data using our imaging protocols
and equipment capabilities (including cardiovascular imaging), so that we can provide the most appropriate advice and next steps.

Contact

Send us a brief message

Please start with a short summary and your question for the second opinion.
We will guide you through the paid process.