Get a Medical Second Opinion Before You Fly — Not After

Studies of international referral centers consistently find that a structured second opinion changes the diagnosis or treatment plan in 20–35% of cases. For a patient weighing surgery abroad, that review is worth far more than any discount — and it should happen before flights are booked, not in a consultation room the day before surgery.

What a proper remote review needs

Three things: your imaging in original quality (DICOM files, not phone photos of a screen), recent lab work, and a clear symptom timeline. TipWay's submission wizard packages exactly these into an encrypted case file, which clinical coordinators forward to the hospitals you select.

What you should get back

A real second opinion is written and specific: the recommended procedure, the alternatives considered, expected length of stay, and a definitive cost estimate — not a range that doubles on arrival. Turkish partner hospitals typically return this within 3–5 business days.

The questions to ask about the estimate

Does it include the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, implants or materials, the hospital stay, and post-op imaging? Is the quoted room class specified? What happens financially if an operative finding extends the procedure? A hospital comfortable answering these in writing is a hospital worth flying to.

Your files stay under your control

Under KVKK and HIPAA-aligned practice, sharing is explicit and revokable: you choose which files each hospital sees, and you can withdraw access at any time from your dashboard. Access to your records is logged — and you can see the trail.