Why you should get a second opinion.

Getting a second opinion is always a good idea when it comes to your health and heart. The science of medicine is still open to interpretation. Two well-trained doctors may reach different conclusions about diagnoses or treatment plans, and both recommendations can be valid. That’s why getting a second opinion, especially about something as complex as heart surgery and procedures, is common and even recommended by doctors.

Christopher White, MD explains the ins and outs of when and why to get a second opinion and how it can save your life.


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