Establishing a correct diagnosis and determining the best treatments for each patient is central to our practice. If you’ve recently received a serious diagnosis that warrants a second opinion, then we can help provide that opinion.
Why Get A Second Opinion Evaluation?
All patients have the right to seek out a second opinion. Getting a second opinion from us will allow you to learn more about your diagnosis, find peace of mind, and help confirm better treatment options. Finding reassurance about your condition means that you’re actively working towards your health, and for mental health conditions, it is especially important to seek out second opinions if you feel you’ve been given an incorrect diagnosis or have the following clinical scenarios going on:
- Ineffective Treatment: If your treatment plan isn’t working, then a second opinion evaluation may help improve your treatment outcome by coming up with a different plan of action.
- Have Not Fully Recovered: For those struggling with chronic relapse, overlapping depression, or anxiety, a second opinion evaluation can help re-evaluate the mental health or addiction diagnosis, and offer a better strategy with regards to discussing evidence-based treatments such as medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for cravings and withdrawal management.
- Poor Response To Medication: A partial or little response to medications, or having repeated adverse side effects to medications can also prompt a second opinion evaluation.
- Feel Disrespected and Ignored: If you feel that your mental health professional hasn’t been providing you with the approach you need to recover, then a second opinion evaluation can help provide a different perspective.
Why Choose Us For A Second Opinion Evaluation?
If you are being treated for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD and your symptoms have not improved, then Dr. Alkesh Patel can provide a second opinion evaluation. Our practice specializes in treating both mental health conditions and substance use disorders. We will make sure to listen to you about your concerns. If you would like to learn more about our second opinion services, contact our practice today to learn more!
