Getting a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and understanding your treatment choices is key. Seeking the opinion of experts specializing in your health problem will help you decide on a care plan. Northside Hospital Cancer Institute’s Second Opinion Program helps cancer patients and referring providers in getting timely second opinion consultations with our expert physicians.
Our dedicated nurse care coordinator will help you with scheduling a consultation for a second opinion as quickly as possible. The consultation is based on your diagnosis, clinical needs, geographic location and other factors. We have physician experts in medical and radiation oncology and surgery, including those with specialized training in the treatment of rare and complex cancers. Additionally, we have a robust research department and offer clinical trials for many cancer types.
Our elite team of physicians care for patients with ANY type of cancer. We also have nationally recognized experts in several rare & complex cancer types.
Northside is Georgia’s largest cancer network with cancer care locations conveniently located throughout Georgia. This allows us to expedite appointments close to home.
The dedicated second opinion Nurse Care Coordinator helps patients throughout the process, from getting medical records to scheduling and follow up so you are not alone.
Mary, who was diagnosed with cancer when she was younger, was concerned when her current doctor noticed that the number and size of her pulmonary nodules increased. Wanting a second opinion, she called the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute Second Opinion Program line. Within three days of calling, Mary saw a Northside pulmonologist and four days later she received a robotic bronchoscopy to determine if the nodules were cancerous.
I was amazed at how quickly I received care. The Program’s nurse care coordinator was a God send. She kept calling me to make sure I got where I needed to be. It took a load off me. Needless to say, I switched over to Northside. - Second Opinion Program Patient
For more information about a second opinion, or to contact our Nurse Care Coordinator, please give us a call.
404-851-8434
