Are you or someone you know

• Concerned about your current diagnosis and looking for an Expert Second Opinion
• Not sure if you are getting the right treatment and looking for Better Options
• Looking for the latest medical treatments for recent diagnosis
• Unsure of current medical management
• Looking to travel for medical treatment
• Undergoing Major SURGERY and want to make sure if it is necessary and if there are any alternatives
• Sick for a long time and not getting BETTER

MyAmericanDoctor’s services include: 

• Second Opinion on medical or surgical management
• Consultation Services for global Physicians
• Medical Disease Educational Material for Patient
• Video Conferencing meeting with patient, local physician and American Doctor

MyAmericanDoctor is a US based tele-medicine company that gives customers in India access to US based and practicing physicians. We have a large network of US based Expert Specialist Physicians, so no matter what your medical condition or concern, WE HAVE THE RIGHT Doctor for YOU. We provide a number of services through our network of specialists including face to face consultations via video conferencing, written diagnosis and recommendations, opinions on surgeries and treatments and etc.

We will inform you of the latest treatment options available for your medical condition.  Unlike any other online health information, this service is not meant to be a website for educational purposes

Our mission is to understand your personal medical condition in as much detail as possible through directed questions, which have a significant impact on optimal decision-making.

In Addition to medical opinion, clients also get in-depth information about their diagnosis and treatment plan. This information includes side effects of medications, alternate medication, expected results, and so on.

We believe in the use of latest start-of-the-art medicine and technology for the benefit of iour customers and to keep them informed. 

In case you need to travel to United States for complicated medical/surgical procedures, we can help you find the right place for your treatment and make the necessary arrangements.
 
For example, whereas one may find a wealth of information on treatment of brain tumors, this information is of little value to a specific individual.  Age, ethnicity, socioeconomic factors, other medical conditions, current medications, allergies, previous surgeries or treatments, current symptoms, family history, social history, and personal or religious preferences all play a indispensable role in understanding your options for treatment. 

Our goal is to provide you with individualized information to optimize your health through understanding.

SECOND OPINION
Think about getting a second opinion if:

• You have more than one treatment option.
• The treatment recommendation has serious risks.
• You feel rushed into making a decision.
• You want more information.
• Your doctor isn't certain what's wrong with you.
• You think that there might be more treatment options available.

When should you seek a second opinion?
Because of the increase in medical knowledge and new treatments, it is difficult for any one physician to be aware of all the latest information. One result is patients and their physicians together are seeking second opinions so better and more informed decisions could be made.
For minor health problems, second opinions are usually unnecessary. However, a second opinion is probably a good idea if you are:

• Having major surgery
• Questioning whether surgery is the only option
• Unhappy that your regular doctor can't diagnose your problem
• Having trouble talking with your current doctor(s)
• Not seeing improvement in your medical condition
• Diagnosed with a life-threatening disease such as cancer, heart disease or brain tumor
• Told a second surgery is recommended
• Having multiple medical problems

Getting a good second opinion
Some physicians disagree about whether you should get a "blind" second opinion (when medical records, test results and first physician's opinion are not made available to the second doctor) or if this information should be shared with the second opinion doctor. The advantage of the "blind" second opinion is that it cannot be influenced by previous information. The disadvantage is that your second opinion doctor may not be able to tell you why his/her opinion is different without knowing the basis of the first doctor's opinion. A third option is to provide test results, X-rays and other information without the first doctor's written diagnosis and treatment recommendation. Most second opinion doctors prefer knowing the first opinion, but they can still provide a good second opinion if they can at least review previous X-rays, test results and medical records. This information is helpful as it often provides clues and baselines to compare to new test results.

Questions to ask during a second opinion appointment

• Is there any chance the medical problem could have a different diagnosis?
• Are there any alternative forms of treatment available?
• What are the likely results if you wait or don't have the treatment?
• What are the risks associated with the treatment(s)?
• Are there any side effects or residual effects from each treatment option?
• How is the treatment plan expected to improve your health or quality of life?
• How long is the recovery period?
• If the second opinion differs from the initial one, why? (It is important to understand the reasoning behind a medical opinion.)

Key points to remember about second opinions

• Second opinions are your right as a patient.
• Second opinions may be mandatory for certain conditions or procedures.
• Most second opinions are voluntary
• See an expert physician.
• Benefits of a second opinion include more knowledge, understanding of new treatment options and reassurance and peace of mind that you are making the right decision.
• Virtually every doctor gets a second opinion when they have a patient with a serious medical problem.

Getting started
Start your conversation by stating that you need to gather as much information as possible to make an educated decision. Contact us at info@myamericandoctor.com

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