With the development of information technology and telecommunications, quality medicine has become even more accessible. Today, anyone, no matter where they are in the world, has the opportunity to receive a video consultation from a highly qualified Israeli specialist. The 'Second Opinion' service offered by Top Ichilov Clinic is the perfect solution for those who doubt the accuracy of their diagnosis and the adequacy of the prescribed treatment, want to secure an expert opinion from an Israeli doctor, but do not have the time and finances for travel to Israel.
Online doctor consultation via Skype does not require a special referral, a hospital visit, or long waiting times. Within just a few days, after analyzing the medical documents you provide, a doctor of the relevant specialization will assess the results of the tests you have undergone, clarify the diagnosis, and provide individual recommendations regarding the most effective treatment methods. During the online video consultation with a Top Ichilov specialist, you can also receive an independent opinion regarding the medications you are taking or the appropriateness of surgical intervention prescribed in your home country.
Forget about expensive flights: Israeli experts are ready to help remotely 24/7
How a video consultation with a doctor takes place
To use the 'Second Opinion' service, you need to submit a request on the official website of the clinic describing your problem and attach scanned copies of all your available medical documentation. This may include excerpts from your medical history containing information about previous therapy, conclusions from laboratory and instrumental studies (X-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET scans, etc.). At this stage, it is also important to think about and formulate the questions you want to ask the Israeli specialist.
The received data is carefully processed – systematized and translated into Hebrew, after which it is forwarded to a specialist doctor who studies and analyzes it in detail. Depending on the nature of the disease and the complexity of the case, the review of the materials may take from 3 to 10 working days. Then, taking into account the patient's wishes and the working schedule of the chosen Top Ichilov specialist, a date for the remote video consultation is agreed upon. A day before the scheduled time, a clinic representative will contact you to remind you of the planned communication and check the quality of the connection.
On the designated day and time, the doctor consultation via Skype takes place, during which they express their expert opinion regarding the medical materials sent by the patient, discuss the necessity of additional examinations, clarify or correct the previously established diagnosis, and recommend a treatment plan that will be most effective in the specific case. During the remote online communication with the doctor, the patient can ask all the questions they have regarding their condition and receive comprehensive answers in a simple and accessible form.
Upon completion of the video consultation, a signed medical report will be sent to your email, which, if necessary, will be translated into Russian or English by a certified translator. It can be used when contacting any medical institution. Additionally, the patient has the option to save the recording of the video consultation.
Specialists in which fields of medicine conduct video consultations
At the Top Ichilov Medical Center, the best Israeli specialists, practicing doctors of the highest category, including professors and heads of narrow-profile departments, whose achievements are recognized worldwide. All of them have trained and practiced abroad and have many years of successful experience in treating various diseases, including rare and difficult-to-treat conditions. In developing treatment and diagnostic plans, Israeli specialists follow the latest medical protocols and use advanced therapeutic techniques that have proven their effectiveness and safety.
The video consultation with a doctor as part of the 'Second Opinion' service is available in any area of modern medicine. The most requested are:
- Oncology. In Israel, this is one of the most developed fields of medicine, where local specialists have achieved tremendous results. Here, they know that the success of treating oncological diseases largely depends on the correct determination of the type of cancer and its prevalence. A Skype consultation with an oncologist from Top Ichilov Clinic, who will first review the tests the patient has undergone in their home country (CT, MRI, biopsy, etc.), will clarify the nature of the tumour and its type, after which the specialist will adjust the current therapy or propose a new treatment plan. This may include modern methods of radiation and chemotherapy, as well as non-surgical techniques (for example, radiosurgery) and minimally invasive surgical interventions.
- Gynecology and IVF. The doctors of the specialized department of the clinic have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating various pathologies of the female reproductive system. Video consultations with a gynecologist at Top Ichilov will help identify the cause of menstrual cycle disorders, breast pathologies, and uterine bleeding, diagnose precancerous conditions, and offer effective treatment options. Communication via video link with a specialist from the medical center is also possible regarding infertility: after analyzing the specific situation and reviewing the test results, the doctor will identify the cause of the problem and advise on the appropriateness of undergoing IVF in Israel.
- Cardiology. Israeli specialists are considered among the best in treating cardiovascular diseases. A video consultation with a cardiologist will be beneficial for people suffering from hypertension, ischemic heart disease, severe arrhythmias, heart failure, and other conditions. Such patients will be offered optimal diagnostic methods during online communication by leading specialists at Top Ichilov, which will help accurately determine the problem and the nature of the pathology, and recommend the most effective medications and effective methods – both conservative and surgical.
After the video consultation with the Israeli specialist, you will receive:
- A competent interpretation by an expert of the laboratory and instrumental studies conducted in your home country.
- Confirmation or refutation of the established diagnosis.
- An independent opinion regarding alternative diagnostic and treatment options for your condition.
- Adjustment of the prescribed therapy or development of a new treatment plan.
- Recommendations regarding the intake of certain pharmacological agents.
- An authoritative opinion from a leading specialist on the appropriateness of surgical intervention.
How much does an online video consultation with a doctor cost
The cost of a remote video consultation at Top Ichilov depends on the specifics of the problem, as well as the specialization, professional training, qualifications, and experience of the consulting doctor. The minimum cost for a remote consultation is 650 euros. In some cases, the price of such a service may be higher – for example, if the review of the medical documents sent by the patient requires the opinion of not one, but several specialized experts who gather for a council to discuss the specific case.
In any case, communication via video link with an Israeli doctor will cost a foreign patient much less than ineffective therapy in their home country, which will subsequently result in a long and costly recovery. To find out the exact cost of a video consultation with a qualified doctor, you need to fill out the application form on our website. A medical representative from Top Ichilov Clinic will contact you shortly, who, after studying your problem, will inform you of the price for an online consultation with the required specialist.
Advantages of the 'Second Opinion' service at Top Ichilov
- The opportunity to receive an expert opinion from a leading Israeli doctor regarding your condition without spending time, effort, and money on a trip to Israel.
- The ability to choose the consulting doctor from among the best specialized experts – professors, doctors of science, heads of specialized departments of the clinic.
- No need to wait in line to get an online appointment with the necessary specialist: from the application to the actual video consultation, no more than 10 days pass.
- Simplicity and accessibility of the video communication format.
- Registration for a remote appointment is available 24/7.
- The opportunity to ask a qualified specialist any questions regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific disease.
- Interpretation of complex medical terms in a language accessible to the patient.