What to Bring to Your Second Opinion Visit
To make the most of your second opinion appointment, please bring the following: office notes from the physicians who have been treating you, operative reports from any shoulder surgery you have had, and all X-rays and MRIs on a CD together with the written radiology reports for those studies.
Review of X-Rays, MRIs or CT Scans
If you are sending X-rays, an MRI or a CT scan for review, please allow 7-10 business days while we determine whether an appointment with Dr. Payne would be helpful. This review is NOT a treatment recommendation, since that can only be given after a careful physical examination. We cannot be responsible for materials lost in the mail, so please keep a copy for your own records. If you would like your records returned, include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shoulder Second Opinions
Why should I get a second opinion on my shoulder?
Dr. Payne often encourages a second opinion whenever there is any uncertainty about the diagnosis or the treatment plan. A second opinion can help confirm that the recommended treatment is the right choice for your shoulder.
Could asking for a second opinion offend my doctor?
Many people wonder whether a second opinion is worth the effort or whether it might offend their doctor. Dr. Payne frequently encourages second opinions whenever there is any doubt about the diagnosis or treatment plan.
What do I need to bring to a second opinion appointment?
Please bring office notes from the physicians treating you, operative reports from any shoulder surgery, and all X-rays and MRIs on a CD along with the written radiology reports for those studies.
How do I request a second opinion or an X-ray/MRI review?
Call 1-757-827-2480 (ext. 217) to request a second opinion or an X-ray/MRI review.
How long does an X-ray, MRI or CT scan review take?
For an X-ray, MRI or CT scan review, please allow 7-10 business days while we determine whether an appointment with Dr. Payne would be helpful.
Does a records review take the place of an office visit?
The review is NOT a treatment recommendation, since that can only be given after a careful physical examination.
Schedule an Appointment
📍 Tidewater Ortho, 901 Enterprise Pkwy, Suite 900, Hampton, Virginia 23666; Tidewater Ortho, 4037 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
📞 757-827-2480
Gathering your records before you call helps the review move quickly: office notes, operative reports and imaging on CD with the written radiology reports give Dr. Payne the full picture. If anything about your diagnosis or treatment plan feels uncertain, a second opinion is a reasonable next step rather than a sign of doubt in your current doctor.