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Getting a Second Opinion for Cardiac

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Cardiac Center, Delaware Valley

Expertise and Insight When it Matters Most

When your child is diagnosed with a congenital heart or blood vessel disease, rare airway disorder, or genetic syndrome, you face many complex decisions about treating and managing the condition. Whether they鈥檙e diagnosed as a baby in the womb, an infant, child, adolescent, or young adult 鈥� there鈥檚 a lot to consider at every stage. We can help.

The pediatric heart and vascular experts at the 91制片厂在线看 Cardiac Center, Delaware Valley regularly work with doctors and families around the world to review diagnoses and treatment plans.

They come to us because we鈥檙e recognized researchers and national leaders who help set the standard of care for kids with heart disease. We regularly care for the rarest and most complex conditions, and our success rates are among the best in the nation.

SECOND OPINION PROCESS

Preparing for Your Child's Second Opinion

Getting a second opinion starts with one phone call: (302) 651-6600. You don鈥檛 need a doctor鈥檚 referral.聽

We鈥檒l collect information about your child, like their medical history, your concerns, and care journey. Generally, we may ask for:

  • Current or expected diagnosis
  • Diagnosing doctor鈥檚 name, address, and contact information
  • Your address and contact information
  • Health insurance information
  • Results from tests, imaging, or lab work
  • Written treatment plans, if available
  • Other records as needed

How Second Opinions Work at 91制片厂在线看

Every week our heart and vascular specialists come together to review cases. Team members bring a highly specialized and focused area of expertise. Each has insight into the latest research and treatments available in their area.

Together, we develop an informed, shared opinion about the best path forward for your child.聽

Scheduling Your Child's Visit

After reviewing your child鈥檚 case, we may schedule a second opinion call, a video visit, or an in-person visit to go over our recommendations. You may meet with one of our specialists to go over everything in detail.聽

During this process, we answer all your questions and empower you to make the best decisions for your child.聽

We provide a written summary of our recommendations that you can share with your child鈥檚 doctor. We鈥檙e available to consult with them as well.聽

Sometimes, we may recommend additional tests or exams. We鈥檒l help guide you through the next steps.

Convenient Video Visits

In some cases, we can offer second opinion appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Learn more about video visit at 91制片厂在线看.

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Knowing When to Get a Second Opinion

You may wonder when to get a second opinion.聽

The simple answer is anytime you have questions or need to make a care decision. Sometimes, for certain procedures, it鈥檚 required by your health insurance company.聽

It鈥檚 good to know that most doctors encourage second opinions. They often will consult with us, too.聽

Reasons families come to us for second opinions include:

  • New or changed diagnosis
  • Diagnosis of a rare or complex condition
  • New treatment recommendation
  • Multiple surgical options or methods to choose from
  • Questions about tests, treatment results or risks
  • Continued symptoms even after treatment
  • Questions about the latest clinical trial treatments

Ultimately, second opinions can give you confidence and peace of mind knowing you鈥檙e making the most informed decisions for your child.聽

Related Specialties & Programs

We have a core team of specialists and programs involved in second opinion consults. Depending on your child鈥檚 condition, we bring in other experts as needed. These may include:

Why Choose Us for Your Child鈥檚 Second Opinion

At 91制片厂在线看 Children鈥檚, our integrated, team-based care means we combine experience and expertise across different specialties. We鈥檙e well-known for successfully treating even the rarest heart conditions.

Because we鈥檙e clinicians, national organization leaders, and聽researchers, we have access to the very latest information in pediatric heart care.


Our outcomes in heart surgery, catheterization, electrophysiology, and fetal diagnostics are among the best you can find.


You don鈥檛 need a referral and we鈥檒l help you know if your second opinion is covered by insurance.


We make second opinion appointments quickly and fast-track cases as needed.


If you鈥檙e coming from out of town, our hospital offers help with lodging and other support services along the way.

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