Yes. When it comes to your child’s heart, you want to make sure you’ve considered all treatment options and are confident in the advice of your child’s heart team. How do you know that the treatment plan your child’s doctor has developed is the best one for your child’s specific needs? One way to know for sure is to seek a second opinion from another physician. The experts at the Pediatric Heart Center are happy to review your child’s case and provide a second opinion on a proposed course of treatment.

Second opinions are a common practice in many kinds of specialty medical care, and almost all doctors welcome another doctor’s viewpoint. Second opinion consultations can help you feel confident that you’re getting the best possible treatment for your child’s condition, and they are covered by many health insurance plans, too. To find out how to get a second opinion, talk with your child’s doctor or care coordinator.