Patients often seek a second opinion when imaging studies have already been performed, when the initial interpretation is inconclusive, when additional questions arise, or when patients and physicians simply want to be absolutely certain before making a critical medical decision. In such situations, a professional second opinion can change the entire course of diagnosis and treatment — highlighting its vital role in achieving accurate and informed medical decisions.
How to Order a Second Opinion at RDG Imaging
Ordering a second opinion is simple, fast, and convenient:
- Upload your imaging files through the RDG website
- Complete basic personal information and attach the previous report and relevant medical data
- Receive confirmation of receipt and expected turnaround time
- Receive a full, clear, and precise second opinion directly to your email
Who Is a Radiological Second Opinion Intended For?
At RDG Imaging, we believe that every person deserves to know the most accurate medical truth regarding their condition. We operate with professionalism, responsibility, and compassion to provide patients and physicians with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind at the most critical moments.
- Patients seeking re-evaluation of findings to ensure maximum diagnostic accuracy
- Patients who received inconclusive or uncertain interpretations and wish to obtain an additional professional assessment before making treatment decisions
- Patients who feel a discrepancy between their clinical condition and the written report and wish to have the images re-examined
- Patients coping with complex or chronic conditions who require interpretation by a subspecialty expert (neuroradiology, oncology, orthopedics, chest, abdominal imaging, and more)
- Patients facing significant medical decisions such as surgery, advanced drug therapy, or further diagnostic evaluation, who wish to fully understand the clinical picture before selecting a treatment path
- Patients who underwent imaging at another institute or abroad and are seeking a comprehensive, reliable, and clearly written professional interpretation
- Family members supporting a patient and seeking to ensure that all findings have been properly evaluated and that decisions are based on complete and validated medical information
- Treating physicians seeking an additional radiological opinion to assist in building an optimal treatment plan and guiding further evaluation
What Is the Advantage of Receiving a Second Opinion at RDG?
RDG’s uniqueness lies in the integration of many years of clinical experience, broad subspecialty expertise, double-review in selected cases, and the use of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence.
- Close collaboration with oncologists, surgeons, orthopedic specialists, neurologists, cardiologists, and family physicians to support accurate and timely therapeutic decisions
- A second opinion at RDG is not merely another report, but a comprehensive process involving clinical reasoning, multidisciplinary insight, and personalized attention to the patient behind the images
- In many cases, a second opinion changes the diagnosis, prevents unnecessary treatment, or enables timely initiation of essential therapy
- A professional, organized, and clear medical report that explains the significance of findings and their clinical implications
- Rapid turnaround without delays, while maintaining clinical excellence
- Medical explanation as needed, answers to questions, and guidance for the next diagnostic or therapeutic steps
How Is a Radiological Second Opinion Performed?
At RDG Imaging, we specialize in second opinions across all radiology domains — MRI, CT, PET-CT, and nuclear medicine. Services are provided by expert radiologists with diverse subspecialty training and extensive experience in leading hospitals in Israel.
- Each examination is re-evaluated from the beginning, without blind reliance on the original interpretation
- All image slices are reviewed, compared with prior studies, correlated with clinical data, and assessed to provide an independent, thorough, and professional second opinion
- When necessary, more than one expert radiologist reviews the examination to ensure the highest level of diagnostic accuracy
How Is the Second Opinion Delivered?
Upon completion of interpretation, the patient receives a structured and detailed medical report via a secure link sent to email , ensuring full accessibility from any location.
The link enables direct viewing of the medical report on mobile devices.
Findings are explained in accessible language so that every patient can understand their meaning.
An optional consultation with the interpreting radiologist can be arranged for further explanation.
Results are typically available within 24–48 hours from receipt of all materials and payment processing. All stages of the process are conducted with strict data security and protection of patient rights.
The second opinion is written in precise medical language that is also clear and accessible, enabling patients to understand the meaning of the findings. When needed, a personal explanatory consultation with the radiologist may be arranged in simple language to answer questions and alleviate concerns.
Choosing RDG for your second opinion means choosing experience, professionalism, and diagnostic accuracy you can trust
