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Specialist second opinion

Specialist second opinion (Detailed review of previous diagnoses)

  • Professor level Leading figures in Hungarian gastroenterology, with decades of clinical experience.
  • Every result reviewed Discharge summaries, imaging and histology results assessed together, in context.
  • Extended consultation time There is time for all your questions — you are a partner in the decision, not a spectator.
  • An appointment within days Book online, with no months-long wait.
Eight situations where a second opinion is worth asking for

Who do we recommend a specialist second opinion for?

If you are unsure about your diagnosis or would like to confirm the recommended treatment, a second opinion gives you solid guidance in the following situations.

  • To diagnose rare conditions

    If the symptoms of your condition are unclear and need to be identified precisely.

  • To review chronic complaints

    If long-standing symptoms have not improved with previous treatments.

  • To check a recommendation for surgery

    If you want to be sure a major procedure is really necessary before you have it.

  • To optimise a treatment plan

    When the treatment that suits you best needs to be chosen from several options.

  • To interpret complex results

    If you would like a single expert to review the results of several different examinations.

  • To clarify oncological questions

    To determine the best possible path if cancer is suspected or has already been confirmed.

  • To support a change in lifestyle

    If you need comprehensive advice on coordinating your diet and treatment.

  • For peace of mind

    If you simply want the highest level of professional confirmation about your health.

Bring all your previous results with you — the professor builds a comprehensive picture of your condition by analysing them together.

This list is for information only and does not replace an examination by a specialist. A second opinion complements your relationship with your treating doctor; it does not replace it. Please bring your previous results and discharge summaries to the consultation. If you have any questions, call us: 06-1-413-2500 (H–P 9–17).

Three reasons that make the decision easier

Why choose Endomedix specialists?

  • Internationally recognised doctors

    Our experts are leading figures in Hungarian gastroenterology, with decades of clinical experience and a scientific background. In the consultation, you do not just receive a medical opinion but access to the latest medical knowledge, which our professors apply in their daily practice.

  • Detailed, in-depth analysis

    With us, a second opinion is not a brief visit. Our professors thoroughly review all your previous results, discharge summaries and test findings — whether imaging or histology — and then assess them in context to build a comprehensive picture of your condition, taking your individual medical history into account.

  • Full attention and discretion

    The professor's second opinion includes extra time so you can ask all your questions. Our aim is for the patient to take part in the decision-making process as a partner, so we provide thorough information on the next steps of your recovery in a calm setting, without waiting.

If you are at the start of your investigations

You don't have a specialist opinion yet, but you have complaints?

If you are only at the beginning of the diagnostic process and are not looking for a second opinion but want to start investigating your complaints now, we recommend our general gastroenterology specialist consultation.

Our specialists help establish a diagnosis and, if needed, immediately arrange the appropriate examinations — lab tests, ultrasound or endoscopy. Don't wait for answers: start your recovery with a thorough first visit to an expert.

The specialist discusses the results with the patient at the Endomedix clinic
What you should know about a second opinion

Did you know?

Five questions and answers about a professor's second opinion.

  • Did you know that a second opinion can change the original diagnosis in as many as 20–30% of cases?

    Experienced professors of gastroenterology with decades of clinical practice behind them often shed new light on existing results. A small detail that was overlooked, or grouping the data differently, can fundamentally change the direction of treatment, sparing you unnecessary procedures resulting from a wrong diagnosis.

  • Did you know that asking for a second opinion is not a sign of mistrust, but of being an informed patient?

    In modern Western European medicine, a second opinion is a natural part of safe patient care. Responsible specialists themselves often suggest involving colleagues in complex cases, as the goal is shared: the most accurate diagnosis possible and the most effective treatment plan for your speedy recovery.

  • Did you know that it is worth bringing all your previous results to the consultation?

    The more complete the picture available to the professor, the more accurate and useful the expert opinion will be. Analysing previous blood test results, imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound) and histology reports together helps fit the pieces of the puzzle into place, avoiding unnecessary repetition of expensive and time-consuming tests.

  • Did you know that a second opinion can help you avoid unnecessary medication or surgery?

    A more precise diagnosis often shows that the complaints can be treated with gentler methods, more targeted medication or a change in diet. A professor's consultation helps weigh up the risks and benefits, so you can avoid procedures that are burdensome for your body or unnecessarily invasive.

  • Did you know that you can book an appointment with our professors online in minutes?

    While in the public healthcare system patients often have to wait months to see a professor, with our private care you can be in expert hands within days. With our online booking system, you can choose the time that suits you best, without waiting or paperwork.

Payment and invoicing

Can also be paid from a health fund account

The examination fee can of course also be paid from your health fund account — our colleagues will be happy to give you the details. The list of health funds that work with Endomedix can be found here.

  • Health fund account The fee for a professor's second opinion can also be paid from your health fund account.
  • Questions about the details? Call us on +36 1 413 2500 or write to us via the contact page.

Book an appointment with us!

Budapest, Debrecen, Dombóvár, Miskolc, Siófok, Szolnok and Veszprém centres: you can book on weekdays, Monday to Friday, between 09:00 and 17:00 by calling (1) 413-2500 or online – for some examinations you can also book an appointment online! Our Győr, Gyula and Esztergom GranMed centres: please book by phone with our local colleagues. Too complicated? See the phone directory or request a callback!

Specialist second opinion is available at the following centres

Our doctors who perform this examination

Dr. Takáts Alajos Ph.D.

Medical Director, internal medicine specialist and gastroenterologist, Endomedix Budapest

80 000 Ft

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Prof. Dr. Kupcsulik Péter Ph.D FACS

Surgeon, gastroenterologist, Endomedix Budapest

80 000 Ft

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