A second opinion.Your next step in Korea.
Already have a diagnosis or a proposed operation? Ask us about arranging another specialist consultation. We check which hospitals can consider your inquiry and explain the next steps before you make travel plans.
No separate InKoreaNow coordination fee
English & Russian support Options across hospitals
What the hospital may ask for
The exact list depends on the specialist and your case. We confirm the requirements before you arrange translations or send files.
- Your existing diagnosis and the proposed treatment or operation
- Relevant consultation notes, discharge summaries and previous treatment records
- Requested test results, imaging files or pathology reports
- The questions you would like the specialist to address
Do not upload medical records or passport details to a public inquiry or Instagram message. We explain the appropriate secure record-sharing step when it is needed.
A second opinion can agree with the original recommendation or suggest another approach. It does not guarantee that surgery can be avoided. If care is urgent, ask your treating team whether waiting for another opinion is appropriate; do not delay urgent treatment to arrange travel.
Read the National Cancer Institute’s explanation of second opinions for cancer careHow we are paid
Our partner hospitals pay InKoreaNow a share of the treatment payment. We do not charge you a separate coordination fee or add an InKoreaNow markup to the hospital treatment price. For the same agreed treatment and inclusions, the hospital price is the same as booking directly.
Ask for an itemized estimate: specialist opinions, tests, treatment, translation, transport and accommodation may have separate charges. We explain what is included before you agree. A hospital may revise an estimate after assessment or a change in the care plan.
A clear next step, before you travel
Start with a conversation
Tell us your preferred language, where you will travel from and what you need help arranging. You do not need to send medical records in the first message.
Confirm the hospital’s process
We check availability, required records, the consultation format and any hospital fees. Record review or a video consultation is available only where the hospital confirms it.
Review the response and estimate
The specialist provides the medical opinion. We help organize communication and clarify the proposed arrangements and costs so you can decide what to do next.
Arrange the agreed visit
When the hospital confirms the next step and you choose to proceed, we coordinate the agreed appointments and practical support.
Questions before you contact us
Can I get an opinion before flying to Korea?
It depends on the hospital, specialty and records available. We check whether a written review, remote consultation or an in-person appointment is offered, along with the requirements, timing and fees. An online inquiry is not itself a medical consultation.
Who makes the treatment recommendations?
Qualified clinicians at the hospital assess your case and recommend care. InKoreaNow coordinates communication and arrangements; we do not diagnose or prescribe treatment.
What should I send in my first inquiry?
Your preferred language, country of departure and a brief description of what you want help arranging are enough to start. Keep medical records, passport details and payment information out of the initial message.
Let’s make the next step clearer
Tell our Seoul team what you would like help arranging. We will explain the available coordination and what the hospital needs next.