Second Opinions

Dr. Girnita frequently sees patients seeking a second opinion on their rheumatic or autoimmune condition.

A second or even third opinion can be helpful if:

Your second opinion: what to expect

We request that you provide our office with all available medical records, including lab results, imaging, medication history and discharge reports.

Dr. Girnita will then:

Prepare a detailed written second opinion report
Discuss your concerns in detail prior to beginning her assessment
Perform a comprehensive review of your medical history to date
Call or videoconference with you to discuss your final report in detail and answer all your questions

Your second opinion report is confidential. We will never forward it to anyone unless you authorize it.

After you receive your report and discuss it with Dr. Girnita, your options include:

We normally reply within one business day.