Expert Case Review
Get A Specialist
Second Opinion
Before Deciding What Comes Next.
Access a trusted specialist opinion — without traveling to China first. Shanghai-based specialists review your case — diagnostic tests, medical reports and proposed treatment plan — and offer an independent, expert perspective on whether your current approach is the right one.
Included
Assessment
Explanation
to Travel
Not Sure About Your Diagnosis or Treatment Plan?
More Than Just Another Doctor's Opinion
A second opinion can help you see your options more clearly.
Do I have the right diagnosis?
Whether an independent senior specialist agrees with your current diagnosis — or if you may need further evaluation.
Is the recommended treatment appropriate?
Whether the recommended treatment — or its timing and sequencing — warrants review.
Do I really need surgery?
Get another specialist perspective before committing to a major treatment decision.
Are there other options available?
Whether there are additional medical, surgical, multidisciplinary or precision-focussed options, which may not yet have been considered in your case.
You don't need to decide on a hospital before understanding your medical options.
What Your Specialist Review Includes
A comprehensive professional assessment of your diagnosis or treatment plan, delivered in writing by a China specialist team. We will share the professional backgrounds and relevant expertise of every specialist and clinical team selected for your case, so you know who is involved in your review.
Specialist Review
Your case is carefully reviewed by experienced specialists based on your medical history, imaging, and diagnostic tests — not just symptoms. Where permitted by regulations in different area hospital protocols, a direct online consultation with the specialist will be arranged.
Written Medical Opinion
After the specialist review, you'll receive a detailed written opinion — sharing your confirmed or suspected diagnosis, treatment options, and recommended next steps.
HSMC Follow-Up
Our multilingual care team follows up to ensure the written opinion is fully understood, and any remaining questions are answered.
Personal Explanation
Discuss the findings and next steps with our HSMC coordination team. Where permitted by applicable regulations and hospital protocols, we will also arrange direct online communication with the specialist. Otherwise, we will coordinate clarification of your questions with the reviewing specialist.
The goal is not simply to get you another opinion — it's to help you understand your choices.
Who Is This For?
Especially valuable if you:
- Have received one serious or complex diagnosis
- Have received a diagnosis involving surgery or a major procedure
- Are unsure about your current treatment plan
- Have received different recommendations from different doctors
- Are considering treatment abroad
- Are considering medical treatment in Shanghai or China
Specialist Expertise Across Complex Care
Explore All SpecialtiesCardiovascular Care
Coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, valve disease, and structural heart interventions.
Thoracic & Lung Care
Lung nodules, lung cancer, mediastinal masses, chest wall conditions.
Cancer Care
Cancer types, treatment planning, risk assessment, advanced therapies.
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Neurological disorders, brain and spine conditions, surgical options.
Need another specialty? HSMC can help identify appropriate expertise across Shanghai's medical network based on your clinical case detail.
How It Works
From your medical records to a clearer next step.
Share your
Start with an Online Conversation
Email us to arrange an initial online conversation. After we understand your needs, we’ll send you a medical information authorization form to sign and let you know which records and reports to provide.
HONG Reviews
Your Case
We assess your needs and clarify any missing information.
Match the
Right Specialist
Your case is carefully matched to appropriate expertise.
Specialist Review
& Opinion
The specialist reviews your case and provides a medical opinion.
We Clarify
the Details
Our team follows up to ensure all questions are answered.
We Explain
Next Steps
Meet online to discuss the findings in detail.
You Decide
Whats Next
Continue care at home, arrange follow-up, or schedule treatment with our support.
1. Share your Start with an Online Conversation
Email us to arrange an initial online conversation. After we understand your needs, we’ll send you a medical information authorization form to sign and let you know which records and reports to provide.
2. HONG Reviews Your Case
We assess your needs and clarify any missing information.
3. Match the Right Specialist
Your case is carefully matched to appropriate expertise.
4. Specialist Review & Opinion
The specialist reviews your case and provides a medical opinion.
5. We Clarify the Details
Our team follows up to ensure all questions are answered.
6. We Explain Next Steps
Meet online to discuss the findings in detail.
7. You Decide Whats Next
Continue care at home, arrange follow-up, or schedule treatment with our support.
Your Opinion, Your Decision, Your Next Step.
A specialist review can lead to different pathways.
Continue Your
Current Treatment
Gain confidence in your existing care plan and its overall approach.
Specialist-Led
Treatment Approach
Explore alternative options informed by the review and expert analysis.
See Additional
Specialists In Shanghai
Consider different medical perspectives across our Shanghai medical network.
In-Person Physician
Consultation
If you are traveling here for care, we can support treatment planning and coordination while you stay in close contact with your home physician.
Beyond a second opinion
Where your case needs more than just perspective.
Multidisciplinary Review
Bring together relevant perspectives across specialties.
Treatment Refinement Review
Help clarify treatment approaches when initial opinions vary, or introduce techniques when appropriate.
Advanced Treatment Exploration
For selected cases, clinical trials or innovative technologies when appropriate.
Availability depends on medical complexity, resource availability, and hospital program timeline.
Pricing
Competitive Assessment Fee
US$300
- Specialist review of your medical records
- Medical team coordination
- Written medical opinion report
- Personal video / in-person explanation
No obligation to travel to China.
What You'll Need
You don't need to organize everything perfectly.
- A summary of your diagnosis and medical history
- Recent test and examination results
- Imaging files (CD, USB, or online links)
- Pathology reports, if available
- A list of current medications and treatments
- Your specific questions and concerns
Not all medical data is the same. Start with what you have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be traveling to Shanghai for a second opinion?
No. The review is completed remotely based on your medical records, imaging, and reports. An in-person meeting in Shanghai can be arranged on request.
Who will review my case?
Your case is reviewed by an independent Shanghai specialist matched to your specific condition, coordinated by the HONG medical team.
Can HONG provide a medical opinion itself?
No. Opinions are provided by independent, accredited Shanghai specialists matched to your condition. HONG coordinates the process and explains the results.
How soon does a specialist review my case?
Review timelines depend on the specialty and documentation completeness. Most cases are reviewed within a week once records are complete.
Will my medical records be correctly documented and efficiently shared?
Yes. All records are handled confidentially, translated when needed, and shared only with the specialists reviewing your case.
Do I have to receive treatment in China afterward?
No. There is no obligation to travel or continue treatment with us. Many patients simply use the review to inform decisions made at home.
Not sure what to ask? Have another question? Contact us
Facing a Medical Decision?
Start With Your Case.
Whether you are looking for a second opinion, comparing treatment options, or coordinating care in Shanghai, we are here to help.