• UCLA Health
  • myUCLAhealth
  • School of Medicine
UCLA Urology

UCLA Urology

UCLA Urology
  • About Us
    • Chair's Welcome
    • Contact Us & Locations
    • Equity Diversity and Inclusion
    • Giving
    • Jobs
    • News and Events
    • Newsletters
    • Our History
    • The Men's Clinic at UCLA
    • UCLA Institute of Urologic Oncology
    • Webinars
  • Clinical Programs
    • Bladder Cancer
    • General Adult Urology
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Kidney Stones and Urinary Obstruction
    • Kidney Transplant Program
    • Male Urology
    • Minimally Invasive/Robotics Surgery
    • Pediatric Urology Program
    • Pelvic Medicine and Reconstruction
    • Prostate Cancer Program
    • Testicular Cancer
    • Urologic Oncology
    • Conditions Treated
  • Clinical Trials
    • Find a Doctor
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • For Patients
    • COVID-19 Message to Our Patients
    • Get an Expert Second Opinion
    • Telemedicine Visits Available
    • Appointment Request
    • Contact Us & Locations
    • Clinical Updates
    • Patient Education
    • Patient Stories
    • Video Gallery
    • Webinars
    • Vital Signs Publications
    • Urology Portal
  • Research
    • Bladder Cancer Research
    • Kidney Cancer Research
    • Male Urology Research
    • Pediatric Urology Research
    • Prostate Cancer Research
    • SPORE In Prostate Cancer
    • Health Services Research
    • Faculty Publications
  • Education
    • Aerial Tour: Why Choose UCLA?
    • Housestaff Roster 2022-23
    • Fellowships
    • Residency
    • Medical Student Program
    • Underrepresented Resident Mentorship Program
  • For Healthcare Professionals
    • How to Refer a Patient
    • Physicians Updates & Clinical Updates
    • Events and CME Courses
    • eReferrals
  • Physician Directory
    • UCLA Faculty and Providers
    • Joint Appointments/Research Faculty
  • UCLA Health
  • myUCLAhealth
  • School of Medicine

UCLA Urology

For Patients

For Patients

For Patients

  • COVID-19 Message to Our Patients
  • Get an Expert Second Opinion
  • Telemedicine Visits Available
  • Appointment Request
  • Contact Us & Locations
  • Clinical Updates
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Stories
    • Adam's Story - Bladder Cancer
    • Alan and Blyden’s Story - Kidney Transplant
    • Alex's Story - Pediatric Partial Nephrectomy Surgery
    • Barbara's Story - Cancer of the Ureters and Kidneys
    • Barry's Story - Prostate Cancer
    • Bill's Story - Prostate Cancer
    • Bob's Story - Same-Day Robotic-assisted Prostatectomy
    • Carey's Story - Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
    • Ed's Story - Robotic-assisted Prostatectomy
    • Eddie's Story - Prostate Cancer
    • Gaston and Luis' Story - Kidney Donation
    • Dexter & Charlie's Story - End-stage Renal Disease
    • Daniela's Story- Urinary Incontinence
    • David's Story - Prostate Cancer
    • Dwight's Story - Prostate Cancer
    • Ilija’s Story - Kidney Cancer
    • John's Story - Bladder Cancer
    • Jonathan's Story - Testicular Cancer
    • Ken's Story - Surveillance Rather Than Prostate Surgery
    • Lance's Story - Kidney Cancer
    • Mark's Story - Bladder Cancer
    • Michelle's Story - Overactive Bladder Syndrome
    • Sally's Story - Bladder Cancer
  • Video Gallery
    • Active Surveillance - Watchful Waiting for Prostate Cancer
    • Bladder Reconstruction: Urinary Incontinence
    • Catheter Care
    • Kidney Swap
    • Kidney Transplant Chain
    • Prostate Cancer Robotic Surgery
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (Ultrasound)
    • Targeted Biopsy Marks Major Advance in Prostate Cancer Research
    • Video: Targeted Prostate Biopsy Using MR-Ultrasound Fusion
    • Testicular Cancer Awareness - Patient Story
    • Triple Kidney Transplant
    • Urinary Incontinence Treatment Options
  • Webinars
  • Vital Signs Publications
  • Urology Portal
  • COVID-19 Message to Our Patients
  • Get an Expert Second Opinion
  • Telemedicine Visits Available
  • Appointment Request
  • Contact Us & Locations
  • Clinical Updates
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Stories
  • Video Gallery
  • Webinars
  • Vital Signs Publications
  • Urology Portal
  1. Home
  2. For Patients
  3. Get an Expert Second Opinion

Expert Second Opinion Program

Share this
REQUEST A SECOND OPINION

Get an Expert Second Opinion. Call 833-UCLA-URO (833-825-2876)

Second Opinions at UCLA Urology

The UCLA Urology Telemedicine Expert Second Opinion Program offers patients around the country access to our faculty, who are national leaders in all aspects of Urology. This service can be especially helpful if:

  • You want an expert second opinion regarding a difficult diagnosis.
  • You want an expert evaluation of a complex treatment plan.
  • You want to review your surgical and non-surgical options.
  • You want to explore state-of-the-art treatment options.
  • You want to discuss the availability of clinical trials for your condition. 
  • You want access to urologic specialists at an academic medical center.
Urology Second Opinions, UCLA

Should you get a second opinion?

The benefits of a second opinion at UCLA Urology include:

  • We have doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, management and treatment of a broad spectrum of urologic conditions in men, women and children. Learn more about our areas of clinical expertise:
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Kidney Stones
    • Men's Health
    • Pediatric Urology
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Renal Transplantation
    • Women's Pelvic Health
  • As an academic institution, our physician-scientists lead groundbreaking urologic research, and can keep you informed about the latest treatment approaches and clinical trials.
  • To best address your needs, we collaborate with highly qualified specialists in a variety of medical disciplines across UCLA Health. 
  • Our telemedicine second opinion visits can be done securely online. For patients living in Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New York and Texas, second opinion consults will need to be scheduled as an in-person clinic visit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):

How does an expert second opinion work?
If you desire a “second opinion” consult, call 833-UCLA-URO (833-825-2876). UCLA Urology has a designated staff member who will serve as your coordinator for the entire process, ranging from answering questions about the program and helping gather relevant medical records to assisting with technical questions about the video visit. Upon review of your medical information and personal consultation, our doctors will provide a written recommendation. Our second opinion service is simple, confidential and done from the comfort of your home. 

Are there limitations to doing out-of-state second opinions?
Yes. As of June 15, 2022, telehealth second opinion consults are only available for people living in California, Illinois, Kansas, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington and Vermont. We do welcome patients from all other states to schedule an in-person clinic visit.

Does insurance cover second opinions?
Yes, many insurance companies will cover this service. If not, we will provide you with a cash quote before the implementation of service.

How long will it take for me to receive my written consult?
We will deliver your written second opinion within one week of being seen. However, the timeline may vary depending on the complexity of your case and the need for any additional studies or consultations with other UCLA specialists.

If I decide to come to UCLA for my care, will I be able to see the same physician who did my second opinion consult?
Yes, we will make it a priority for you to receive care by the physician who provided you with your second opinion consult.

If I prefer to make an in-person appointment, who do I contact?
For an in-person appointment in one of our urology clinics, please call 310-794-7700.

 

Note: This service is NOT intended for medical emergencies. If you have a medical emergency, please immediately call your local emergency service phone number, or go to your nearest hospital, emergency room, or urgent care clinic.

Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter Subscribe to Our Videos on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Connect with Us on LinkedIn Follow us on Pinterest
UCLA Health hospitals ranked best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
  • UCLA Health
  • Find a Doctor
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Nursing
  • UCLA Campus
  • Directory
  • Newsroom
  • Subscribe
  • Patient Stories
  • Giving
  • Careers
  • Volunteer
  • International Services
  • Privacy Practices
  • Nondiscrimination
  • Billing
  • Health Plans
  • Emergency
  • Report Broken Links
  • Terms of Use
  • 1-310-825-2631
  • Maps & Directions
  • Contact Us
  • Your Feedback
  • Report Misconduct
  • Get Social
  • Sitemap
Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter Subscribe to Our Videos on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Connect with Us on LinkedIn Follow us on Pinterest