Second Opinion

Your health is crucial to every other aspect of your life. When you receive a diagnosis, seeking a second opinion is an important step in:

• confirming the diagnosis
• researching additional information
• investigating new treatments
• comparing treatment results
• creating an action plan

Primary care physicians will often recommend a specialist who has more experience in treating a particular illness. As board certified nephrologists, we have specialized training to identify, diagnose, and treat kidney disease.

When obtaining a second opinion, ask your specialist:

• Is the diagnosis correct?
• What are my treatment options?
• Are there new treatments or clinical trials?
• What are the benefits/side effects of the recommended treatment?
• How much time do I have to consider the options?
• Is surgery necessary?
• Is hospitalization necessary?
• What is the recovery time?
• What is the financial cost of a recommended treatment?

Remember, you are your best health advocate. At the Renalus Center for Kidney Care, we have a friendly and knowledgeable staff available to answer questions and provide a quality healthcare experience.