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 the Top Ichilov clinic is the perfect solution for those who doubt the accuracy of their diagnosis and the adequacy of the prescribed treatment, who want to obtain an expert opinion from an Israeli doctor but do not have the time and finances for travel to Israel.
Online doctor consultations via Skype do 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 appropriate 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 obtain an independent opinion regarding the medications you are taking or the appropriateness of the surgical intervention prescribed in your home country.
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How the video consultation with a doctor works
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 extracts from your medical history containing information about previous therapies, conclusions from laboratory and instrumental studies (X-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and PET-CT, among others). 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, reviewing the materials may take from 3 to 10 working days. Then, taking into account the patient's wishes and the working schedule of the selected 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 appointed day and time, the doctor consultation via Skype takes place, during which the doctor expresses their expert opinion regarding the medical materials sent by the patient, discusses the need for additional examinations, clarifies or corrects the previously established diagnosis, and recommends 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 disease and receive comprehensive answers in a simple and accessible form.
After the video consultation, a signed written medical report will be sent to your email, which will be translated into Russian or English by a certified translator if necessary. It can be used when contacting any medical institution. Additionally, the patient has the option to save the recording of the conducted 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 hard-to-treat conditions. When 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 in-demand areas include:
- Oncology. In Israel, this is one of the most developed fields of medicine, where local specialists have achieved tremendous results. Here, it is known 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 the 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 tumor and its type, after which the specialist will adjust the current therapy or propose a new treatment scheme. This may include modern radiation and chemotherapy techniques, as well as non-surgical techniques (for example, radiosurgery) and minimally invasive surgical interventions.
- Gynecology and IVF. The doctors in 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 from Top Ichilov will help determine 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 feasibility of undergoing IVF in Israel.
- Cardiology. Israeli specialists are considered among the best in treating cardiovascular system pathologies. A video consultation with a cardiologist will be beneficial for people suffering from hypertension, ischemic heart disease, severe rhythm disturbances, heart failure, and other conditions. For such patients, leading specialists at Top Ichilov will suggest optimal diagnostic methods during online communication, which will help accurately determine the problem and the nature of the pathology, and recommend the most effective medications and effective techniques – both conservative and surgical.
After the video consultation with an 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 disease.
- Adjustment of the prescribed therapy or development of a new treatment plan.
- Recommendations regarding the use of certain pharmacological agents.
- An authoritative opinion from a leading specialist on the feasibility 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 of 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 the foreign patient much less than ineffective therapy in their home country, which will later 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 after reviewing your problem and 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 obtain an expert opinion from a leading Israeli doctor regarding your disease without spending time, effort, and money on a trip to Israel.
- The ability to choose the consulting doctor from among the best specialized specialists – 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 takes no more than 10 days.
- 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.