Cardiology Second Opinion

Cardiovascular Expertise You Can Count On

Finding out you have a heart condition can be stressful and overwhelming. At UMass Memorial Health, we can provide the answers you need to make confident decisions about your care. 

People throughout Central Massachusetts turn to us for second opinions because we offer a depth and breadth of cardiovascular expertise that’s hard to find elsewhere in the region. Our heart and vascular specialists review your case, discuss treatment options and guide you on your next steps. 

Reasons to Get a Second Opinion From a Cardiologist 

You may wish to consider a second opinion to:

• Ease your mind and feel more confident about your care
• Find alternative or less invasive treatments
• Prevent an unnecessary procedure
• Learn more about a diagnosis you’re unsure about
• Get a diagnosis about a rare, complex or life-threatening condition
• Find more effective therapies if other treatments haven’t helped

Condition-Specific Cardiovascular Programs 

Our specialized knowledge of heart and vascular conditions makes us uniquely qualified to treat any cardiovascular concern.

• Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
• Anticoagulation Clinic
• Atrial Fibrillation Program
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Cardiology
• Cardio-Oncology Clinic
• Cardiovascular Testing and Diagnosis
• Center for Complex Aortic Disease
• Heart Failure Program
• Heart Rhythm Disorders
• Heart Surgery
• Heart Valve Disease Program
• Interventional Cardiology
• Lipid Disorders Program
• Pediatric Cardiology
• Pregnancy and Heart Health Services
• Pulmonary Hypertension Program
• Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Vein Center
   

How Our Second Opinion Program Works

Getting a second opinion for a cardiovascular condition at UMass Memorial is easy. Here’s how to get started: 

1. Appointment request: Call 855-UMASS-MD (855-862-7763) to make an appointment with a member of our heart and vascular team.

2. Medical records: Provide test results and imaging scans related to your diagnosis. In some cases, our team may request additional tests and scans. 

3. Multispecialty case review: Our team of cardiologists and other heart and vascular specialists meets to evaluate your condition and discuss your treatment options.

4. Second opinion: Our experts deliver a second opinion in person. We also share the second opinion with your primary physician.