In addition to providing high-quality service and care to national and international patients and their families, Global Patient Services is dedicated to meeting the needs of physicians. Whether you are looking to refer/transfer a patient to Cleveland Clinic, facilitate a second opinion, seek ongoing medical education, or review our research and clinical trials, Global Patient Services is here to help you.

Patient Referrals and Transfers: Like the concierge at a fine hotel, the trained, expert concierge staff of Global Patient Services is available to assist out-of-state and international patients before, during and after their visit to Cleveland Clinic. Read more

Request a Second Opinion: With MyConsult, our electronic medical second opinion service, your patients can obtain a personal, confidential consultation from a Cleveland Clinic expert from anywhere in the world. Read more

International Second Opinions: For patients who cannot travel to Cleveland and prefer not to use the Internet, Global Patient Services will help coordinate second opinions. Read more

International Medical Education: In cooperation with the divisions of Education and Operations, Global Patient Services offer a diverse range of educational fellowships, training and observership programs, as well as conferences and symposia on campus and abroad. Read more

Research and Clinical Trials: Since its establishment in 1921, basic science and clinical research efforts have been fundamental to the mission of Cleveland Clinic. Basic research involves experiments and studies that occur in a laboratory setting. Clinical trials rely on the participation of human volunteers in order to answer questions about treatments for diseases and conditions. Read more