Getting a Second Opinion

It’s Thursdays with Sharon and I am happy to share this information with you.

At the Attain®IVF Call Center, we speak with people who are currently in treatment and are contemplating switching physicians for various reasons. Getting a second opinion is important if you feel your treatment has been unsuccessful, you suspect an error in diagnosis and/or you lack confidence in your physician’s advice.

The first step would be to do some research and obtain referrals for other physicians in the area of expertise you require. You may ask your primary healthcare provider for a recommendation, or seek referrals from other sources.

The second medical opinion should be from a doctor who has as much, or greater expertise as your primary health care provider. Prior to scheduling your first appointment, you may want to check in with your individual insurance plan to learn if and to what extent, a second medical opinion will be covered as well as any prerequisites needed to obtain such coverage. Many insurance plans will pay for a second opinion to the extent they cover infertility treatment and diagnosis. When you schedule your first appointment, ask what previous records are required and other medical information you may need to bring to the new office.

Here at the Attain IVF Call Center we are affiliated with 40 Attain Fertility Centers with over 125 locations across the country. The Practices are staffed by renowned experts in Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Technology. If you are considering changing Physicians, please give us a call. We will be more than happy to assist in scheduling your new appointment and provide all the necessary information to make the transition as smooth as possible.

I hope this information as been helpful to you.

Until next time, all my best.