BoneArc Second Look · Coming soon
Get a surgeon’s second opinion
Send the scan you already have. An orthopedic surgeon reads it and sends you a signed answer, in plain language, with clear next steps.
Second Look is not open yet. Joining the waitlist is free and does not book a review.
- Orthopedic surgeons
- Licensed in your state
- Signed written opinion
- X-ray, MRI or CT
Three steps. No appointment.
- Send your scan. Upload the X-ray, MRI or CT you already have, plus your question.
- A surgeon reviews it. An orthopedic surgeon licensed in your state reads your images and history.
- Get your answer. A signed written opinion with your options and a recommended next step.
What’s in your answer
- What your scan shows. Every finding that matters, named and located.
- What it means for you. How those findings fit your symptoms and age.
- Your options. Each treatment, when it helps, and how long to give it.
- A recommended next step. One clear plan, and the signs that mean act sooner.
- One follow-up question. Ask anything within 30 days of your opinion.
Signed by your surgeon. Yours to download and share with your own doctor. Read a sample report (PDF), written for a fictional patient.
Another way to get an opinion
| Typical in-person second opinion | Second Look |
|---|---|
| Appointment availability varies | Review timing confirmed before payment |
| Travel and time off work | From your phone |
| Office visit | No appointment |
Questions about Second Look
Do I need a referral?
You can request a Second Look directly, without a referral. Bring an existing X-ray, MRI or CT and the question you want answered. Joining the waitlist does not book a review.
What will I need to send?
You’ll share your original imaging files, any radiology report you have, and a short history of your symptoms and treatment. Please don’t send medical records through the waitlist.
Who reviews my scan?
An orthopedic surgeon licensed in your state reviews your images alongside the records and question you provide. You’ll see who accepted your case. Authorized BoneArc staff may also access the case to coordinate it or review quality.
Can I see my reviewer’s profile?
Yes. Once a surgeon accepts your case, open their profile in your Second Look workspace to read their bio, see their photo when available, and explore their clinical focus and reviewed credentials. Verified fellowship training and board certification are identified separately.
What do I get back?
A signed written opinion on one body region, explaining the findings, your options and a recommended next step. Download it to share with your treating clinician. One clarification question is included within 30 days of the signed opinion.
When will I get my answer?
Your surgeon sets the turnaround for each available review option. You’ll see the price and timing before you choose. The review clock starts after acceptance, receipt of the required materials and your approval of the estimate.
Who sets the price?
Each reviewing surgeon sets their own flat fee. You’ll see the price for the review option before you commit.
Is it covered by insurance?
Second Look is a self-pay written review. You’ll see the full price and payment terms before proceeding; joining the waitlist is free. Insurance reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Does this replace an appointment?
It helps you understand existing imaging and decide what to discuss next with your treating clinician. A surgeon may recommend an in-person examination or additional testing. This service is not monitored for emergencies; call 911 if you need emergency help.
Guides for patients
- How to get a second opinion on an MRI, and what to send
- How to get your MRI images, not just the report
- Your MRI report, translated
- What to ask about your MRI at a second opinion
For orthopedic surgeons: review cases on Second Look
For employers and health plans
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