Second Opinions

Dr. Girnita frequently sees patients seeking a second opinion on their rheumatic or autoimmune condition.

A second or even third opinion can be helpful if:

You're not comfortable that your diagnosis matches your symptoms
Your condition is not improving or is worsening despite treatment
You're concerned that your treatment may not be the best available
Your doctor is not taking your concerns seriously
Your doctor resists referrals to other specialists
Your calls or questions are always referred to a lower-level provider
Your doctor seems unfamiliar with newer treatments
Your doctor dismisses concerns about medication side effects

Your second opinion: what to expect

We request that you provide our office with all available medical records, including lab results, imaging, medication history and discharge reports.

Dr. Girnita will then:

Prepare a detailed written second opinion report
Discuss your concerns in detail prior to beginning her assessment
Perform a comprehensive review of your medical history to date
Call or videoconference with you to discuss your final report in detail and answer all your questions

After you receive your second opinion

Your second opinion report is confidential. We will never forward it to anyone unless you authorize it.

After you receive your report and discuss it with Dr. Girnita, your options include:

Fee Schedule

Second opinion appointments typically last 60-90 minutes.

A deposit of $50 is required when you book your appointment, and will be credited toward your consultation fee.

Second Opinion Consultation Fee: $450

Contact us to arrange your second opinion

We normally reply within one business day.

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