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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
