”When the electrical cardioversion didn't
work, my cardiologist suggested I go to the Cleveland Clinic.”

- Calvin Bowen

”MyConsult worked real well for me. The MyConsult physician reported back to me
and explained everything and sent
information. I'd recommend MyConsult…”

- Calvin Bowen

”The MyConsult service was not only
thorough, but it opened the door for me to
find the kind of help I wanted…”

- Michael Palmer

”I thought if I could do this online versus traveling to Ohio, it would save me a big trip.”

- William Scott

Heart and Vascular Institute sees over
290,000 patient visits a year.

Cleveland Clinic's Miller Family Heart and Vascular Institute is one of the largest cardiovascular and thoracic specialty groups in the world.

Our waiting times for heart transplant are consistently lower than the national average (average 2 months).

In 2007, patients from all 50 states and 77 countries chose Cleveland Clinic for cardiovascular care.

To request a second opinion via the Internet from Cleveland Clinic, you will first need to register to use the site. Once you have established a user name and password, you can access the eCleveland Clinic medical second opinion service from any computer with Internet access and a browser capable of 128-bit encryption (Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher). If this service is being provided by your employer, you may contact your human resources department for additional information or instruction.

Upon log in, you will be in a secure Web environment -- any information you send can be read by only you and Cleveland Clinic. (See our privacy policy for more information.)

The website will walk you through the seven steps required for the request opinion process, which will take about 30-45 minutes to complete. It will be helpful to have a copy of the patient's medical records with you as you complete the medical history questions. You will be notified by e-mail when your opinion is ready and an eCleveland Clinic nurse will follow up by phone to ensure all of your questions are answered.

Second opinions can offer you reassurance and peace of mind that the course of treatment prescribed by your physician is the best available. Second opinions may enlighten you and your physician to new approaches or treatments, thereby empowering you to explore all options before coming to a decision. And second opinions may provide a safeguard against unnecessary procedures. By getting more information and asking the right questions, you will improve your chances of making informed decisions about your treatments.