Confidential · senior specialists · 48-hour turnaround

A second opinion before you decide.

Before you agree to surgery or begin a major treatment, have a senior Meridian Health specialist independently review your diagnosis, scans and reports — and tell you, plainly, what they would do.

Senior specialists48-hour turnaround100% confidential
1 in 4
treatment plans refined after a review*
48 hrs
to your written opinion
1,500+
specialists across 28 fields
Free to start

Get your second opinion

Share your reports — a care advisor calls you free to set it up.

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Is it for you?

When a second opinion is worth it

You don’t need to doubt your doctor to want a second view. These are the moments it matters most.

Surgery has been advised

Confirm the operation is truly needed — and whether a less invasive option exists.

A serious diagnosis

Cancer, cardiac or anything major deserves a second expert read before you act.

Risky or lifelong treatment

When a plan carries real side-effects or commits you for life, be sure it’s the right one.

A rare or unclear condition

Uncommon cases benefit most from a specialist who sees them often.

You’re not improving

If treatment isn’t working or things are worsening, a fresh perspective can reset the plan.

Weighing your options

Compare treatments on cost, safety and outcome before you choose a path.

Why a second opinion

A clearer head before a big decision

An independent specialist review catches what a rushed first consult can miss — giving you the confidence to go ahead, or a good reason to pause.

1 in 4
plans refined
Diagnosis or treatment adjusted after review*
48 hrs
average turnaround
From report upload to written opinion
1,500+
expert specialists
Across 28 specialities & super-specialities
100%
confidential
Encrypted reports, independent opinion

*Indicative of published second-opinion research, in which a meaningful share of cases saw a refined diagnosis or treatment plan. Your outcome depends on your individual condition. A second opinion supports — it does not replace — your treating doctor’s care.

How it works

From reports to a real answer, in four steps

Entirely online. Upload once, and we handle the rest — matching, review and a consultation if you want one.

Share

Upload your reports

Add your diagnosis, prescriptions, scans and lab reports — securely, in minutes.

Match

Matched to a specialist

We assign a senior doctor in exactly the right field for your condition.

Review

Expert reviews everything

The specialist studies your case in detail and, where needed, re-reads your scans.

Decide

Opinion + video consult

You receive a written second opinion and can discuss it face-to-face over video.

What you get

Everything in your second opinion

Not just a yes or no — a clear, written explanation you can act on and keep.

Senior specialist review

Your case is read by a consultant with 15+ years in the relevant field.

Written opinion report

A clear document covering the diagnosis, the plan, and what we’d recommend.

Video consultation

Talk it through with the specialist and ask every question on your mind.

Treatment alternatives

Where they exist, you’ll see other options compared on risk and outcome.

Surgery-necessity check

An honest view on whether an advised operation is really required.

Private & secure

Your records are encrypted and shared only with your reviewing doctor.

Specialities covered

A specialist for every major decision

Independent second opinions across 28 fields — including the ones where they matter most.

CardiologyOncologyNeurosurgeryOrthopaedicsPulmonologyUrology & NephrologyGynaecologyOphthalmologyENTGastroenterologyGeneral SurgeryPaediatrics+ 16 more specialities & super-specialities
Simple, upfront pricing

Pick the level of review you want

Fixed fees, disclosed before you pay. Most opinions are ready within 48 hours.

Report review

Written Opinion

A specialist reviews your case and writes back.

1,499per opinion

Fixed fee · no hidden charges

  • Senior specialist review
  • Written second-opinion report
  • Ready within 48 hours
  • One round of follow-up questions
Most chosenMost chosen

Specialist Video Consult

The written opinion, plus real time face-to-face.

2,499per opinion

Most chosen before surgery

  • Everything in Written Opinion
  • 30-min video consultation
  • Discuss your reports live
  • Treatment alternatives explained
  • Priority 24-hour turnaround
Before an operation

Surgical Review Panel

Multiple specialists weigh in before surgery.

4,999per case

Best for major operations

  • Panel of 2–3 specialists
  • Independent re-read of your scans
  • Surgery-necessity verdict
  • Video consult with lead specialist
  • Detailed written recommendation

Not satisfied your case was properly reviewed? We’ll re-review it with another specialist, free.

Quick self-check

Do you need a second opinion?

Four quick questions. We’ll suggest whether a second opinion is worth it — and which kind fits your situation.

0/4

This is a simple guide, not medical advice. In an emergency, or for sudden severe symptoms, contact your doctor or emergency services immediately.

1. What stage are you at?
2. Has surgery been recommended?
3. How serious is the condition?
4. How confident do you feel?
Your reviewers

Opinions from doctors who’ve seen it all

Dr. Arvind Iyer

Dr. Arvind Iyer

Surgical Oncologist
MBBS, MS, MCh (Surgical Oncology)
4.924 yrs experienceView profile
Dr. Neha Kulkarni

Dr. Neha Kulkarni

Interventional Cardiologist
MBBS, MD, DM (Cardiology)
4.919 yrs experienceView profile
Dr. Sameer Rao

Dr. Sameer Rao

Spine & Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (Ortho), Spine Fellowship
4.821 yrs experienceView profile
Patient stories

Decisions they’re glad they paused on

Avoided surgery

A knee replacement was advised. The second opinion said a guided rehab plan would do — eight months on, I’m walking pain-free and never had the operation.

SR
Sunita R.
Orthopaedics · Koregaon Park
Diagnosis refined

The panel re-read my biopsy and staged it differently. It changed my entire treatment — and the outcome. I can’t imagine not having asked.

IS
Imran S.
Oncology · Baner
Confidence to proceed

They confirmed the bypass was the right call and explained exactly why. I went into surgery calm — for the first time understanding my own heart.

LV
Lakshmi V.
Cardiology · Viman Nagar

Private, secure and independent

Your reports are encrypted and shared only with your reviewing specialist. The opinion you receive is genuinely independent — never influenced by who treats you next.

End-to-end encryptedShared only with your reviewerNo data sold, everA genuinely independent opinionDelete your records anytimeISO-grade data security
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

It’s an independent review of your diagnosis and treatment plan by a senior specialist who isn’t involved in your current care. They study your reports, scans and history, then tell you whether they agree — and what they would recommend.

A good doctor won’t. Seeking a second opinion is a normal, responsible part of any major medical decision, and the opinion is meant to support your treating doctor’s care, not undermine it. Everything stays confidential unless you choose to share it.

As much as you have: your current diagnosis, prescriptions, discharge summaries, and any scans or lab reports. The more complete the picture, the more precise the opinion. You can upload everything securely online.

A written opinion is typically ready within 48 hours. The priority video-consult option is usually within 24 hours, and a surgical panel review is scheduled as soon as all your reports are in.

Yes. The Video Consult and Surgical Panel options include a face-to-face video consultation, so you can ask questions and understand the reasoning behind the opinion.

Completely. Your records are encrypted and shared only with the specialist reviewing your case. We never sell your data, and you can ask us to delete your records at any time.

It happens — and it’s exactly why a second opinion is valuable. We’ll explain the difference clearly and, if you’d like, help you discuss it with your treating doctor or arrange a panel review to settle it.

A written opinion starts at ₹1,499, a specialist video consult is ₹2,499, and a multi-specialist surgical panel is ₹4,999. All fees are shown upfront, with no hidden charges.
from ₹1,499
written opinion · 48-hour turnaround