Frequently Asked Questions

To start the process, click the “Request Educational Second Opinion” or “Request Information” button on our platform or contact our support team via WhatsApp at +91 9914 941 494. Once you provide your initial information and contact details, a representative from our clinical coordination team will reach out to you within 24 hours to coordinate an educational consultation involving a locally licensed doctor and US specialist.

Seeking an expert educational review from a U.S. Board-Certified specialist provides additional clarity and reassurance regarding complex medical diagnoses and alternative clinical framework options. By cross-referencing your medical records with the latest peer-reviewed research and clinical practice guidelines followed in the United States, this review provides your local treating physician with advanced literature and academic insights, increasing your confidence in the treatment decisions made about your health.

Our panel of U.S.-trained specialists provides educational insights across a wide range of complex medical fields, including oncology (cancer care), cardiology, musculoskeletal disorders, neurology, and rare diseases. We provide literature-based, academic overviews for both complex acute conditions and chronic illness trajectories to help your local doctor optimize your care plan.

No. U.S. specialists on our platform do not provide direct patient care, diagnose illnesses, or issue medical prescriptions. The review provided is strictly educational. U.S. specialists synthesize clinical literature and U.S. standard-of-care options into a comprehensive report. All definitive medical decisions, prescriptions, and treatment plans are managed exclusively by your locally licensed treating physician.

Absolutely. All U.S. specialists on our platform are U.S. Board-Certified and have undergone training or practiced at elite medical institutions in the United States, ensuring your local healthcare team receives the highest caliber of academic support and clinical literature synthesis.

No advanced setup is required. Our platform supports both record-based evaluations and live educational video reviews. A video call can be arranged between your local physician and the U.S. specialist to discuss the academic nuances of your case. At the sole discretion of your local treating physician, you and your family members are welcome to attend this video session. To participate, you only need a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a stable internet connection and a camera to access our secure, web-based telemedicine platform.

Once you request a review, our coordination team will help you compile your medical files (including pathology, imaging, and lab reports). These files are then securely shared with a U.S. specialist matching your medical condition. The specialist reviews the records from a purely academic perspective to draft an Educational Second Opinion Report, which is then delivered directly to your local treating physician.

Yes. You and your local treating doctor can view a list of available U.S. specialists based on their academic background, qualifications, and sub-specialties to choose the consultant best suited to provide educational literature insights for your case.

After our coordination team successfully collects and verifies all necessary medical records and local physician details, the U.S. specialist will complete the academic review and deliver the formal educational report within 72 hours.

An online Educational Second Opinion saves you and your family substantial travel expenses, accommodation costs, and logistical stress. It allows you to stay in the comfort of your home under the direct care of your local medical team while seamlessly incorporating cutting-edge U.S. medical literature and guidelines into your local treatment strategy.

In specific territories, MyAmericanDoctor operates via exclusive regional healthcare partners and independent licensed local clinics. If you reside in one of these areas, your case onboarding, in-person care, and local clinical coordination will be managed directly by our designated local partner. Our state-of-the-art platform seamlessly connects these partner clinics with our U.S. specialist network, ensuring your local healthcare team receives identical, high-standard peer-to-peer educational support regardless of your geographical location.

If you do not have a local doctor or prefer not to involve your current physician initially, simply inform our care coordination team when you initiate your request. Our team can connect you with an independent, locally licensed doctor in your area. This local physician will review your medical records, participate actively in the peer-to-peer collaboration, and sit down with you to discuss the educational report provided by the U.S. specialist. They can also share these advanced insights with your broader treating team as needed to ensure your final care plan is safely managed.