Heart Care Second Opinion Program
Understanding your heart diagnosis and treatment options is key to making informed decisions. A second opinion can provide clarity and ensure you’re choosing the best path for your care.
Stony Brook’s Heart Care Second Opinion Program was created to assist you in being fully informed about your diagnosis, prognosis and available treatment options. If your healthcare provider suggests a non-emergency cardiovascular surgery or procedure, you may benefit from an expert second opinion.
The most common reasons to seek a cardiac second opinion:
- A diagnosis that is unclear
- You've been told you are not treatable
- You have multiple medical conditions
- You're not responding to treatment
- You have a serious or life-threatening condition
- Your health plan requires a second opinion
When Should You Seek a Second Opinion for Cardiac Care?
A heart condition diagnosis can be life-changing, and the treatment decisions you make can have a lasting impact on your health and quality of life. Your heart is too important to leave questions unanswered, so if you’ve been diagnosed with a heart condition and want to explore all your options, getting a second opinion is a smart step.
Read Our Patient Stories
These patients turned to Stony Brook’s Heart Care Second Opinion Program and found hope, clarity and life-saving solutions when it mattered most.
Meet Jack Brady: A Second Opinion Led to a Second Chance
A second opinion at Stony Brook changed everything for Jack Brady, uncovering severe coronary blockages that required a life-saving quadruple bypass. Now back to his active lifestyle, Jack is grateful for the care that gave him a second chance and hopes to inspire others to prioritize their heart health.
Meet Anthony Martinez: A High-Risk Procedure, A New Beginning
When multiple health conditions meant Anthony Martinez was not eligible for a cardiac catheterization to clear his blocked coronary arteries, the situation didn’t look good. Despite the odds, a high-risk procedure performed at Stony Brook gave Anthony his life back.
