A medical second opinion means that an independent specialist reviews your diagnosis and the proposed treatment plan. The aim is to confirm the original assessment or open up new perspectives. This can provide additional insights into your illness, point out alternative diagnoses and reveal further treatment options. The benefit for you: You receive valuable additional information and can make a more informed decision about the best treatment path for you.
Wiener Privatklinik (WPK) stands for medical excellence, which is largely characterised by the expertise of its doctors. According to the Stanford Ranking, many of them are among the top 2% of medical scientists worldwide. This outstanding expertise flows directly into patient care and makes WPK a first-class point of contact for second medical opinions.
Thanks to interdisciplinary collaboration in specialised boards, patients benefit from bundled expert knowledge from various specialist areas. A second opinion at the WPK not only provides a well-founded assessment, but also opens up new perspectives on diagnosis and treatment options – for the best possible medical decision.
Dr Hossein Taghizadeh is a specialist in internal medicine, haematology and internal oncology. He has extensive expertise in the treatment of solid tumours and haematological diseases. His focus is on innovative therapeutic approaches, including immunotherapy and molecular diagnostics, which make it possible to treat cancers in an even more targeted manner. Dr Taghizadeh is known for his patient-centred approach and empathetic care. At the Vienna Private Clinic, he offers second opinions to give patients an additional, independent assessment of their diagnosis and treatment options.
A second medical opinion is an independent review of an existing diagnosis or proposed treatment plan by another specialist. It helps patients to clarify uncertainties, identify alternative treatment options and make an informed decision for or against a particular treatment.
A second opinion is useful for serious diagnoses such as cancer, upcoming operations or if there are doubts about a treatment recommendation. A second medical opinion can also provide additional certainty in the case of rare or chronic illnesses.
Patients submit their findings, diagnostic reports and previous treatment recommendations. Specialists then analyze these documents and provide a well-founded second opinion – either in writing, in a personal consultation or online. The WPK offers clear processes and personal contact persons for this.
Especially in the case of complex or specialized diseases, a second opinion from experienced specialists with the appropriate specialization is crucial. They can better assess the course of the disease and objectively evaluate alternative treatment options.
The duration depends on the specialty and the extent of the available findings. At the Vienna Private Clinic, patients usually receive a qualified second opinion within a few working days – also as part of an online consultation on request.
The WPK offers structured access to leading specialists from over 30 medical disciplines. Thanks to interdisciplinary boards and close cooperation between experts, patients benefit from rapid feedback, the highest quality and individual advice – also internationally.
