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Welcome Pipefitters Local 636 Members

We’re excited to provide you with virtual second opinions by Cleveland Clinic, brought to you by your Pipefitters Local 636 Insurance Fund, at no cost to you.

Virtual second opinions provide something invaluable: peace of mind.

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Direct Access to a Cleveland Clinic Expert Physician

Your benefits package includes an innovative new telehealth service that lets you have your diagnosis and/or treatment plan reviewed by an expert physician from the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, at no cost to you, from the comfort of your home.

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Become More Informed About Your Case and More Certain About Your Care

It’s easy, secure and convenient. All you need is a mobile device, laptop or desktop system. We’ll conduct a thorough intake, match you to the right expert physician, collect your medical records and deliver an in-depth opinion in approximately two weeks. All at no cost to you.

Hear From a Breast Cancer Patient

“My local doctor is great, but having access to a Cleveland Clinic expert to talk through my condition gave me much greater peace of mind.”
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Results that speak for themselves:

67% of virtual second opinions recommend a change in diagnosis or treatment plan.

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Talk to a medical expert for your condition:

After reviewing your case – including lab samples, scans and more – your Cleveland Clinic specialist will provide a detailed report and speak with you personally to review recommendations, answer questions and address concerns.* So you can make informed decisions about your care and move with peace of mind toward better outcomes.

The Process

Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed with an illness or want to explore more treatment options, a medical second opinion from Cleveland Clinic is a way to quickly and securely learn more and move forward with all of the information you need.

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Live intake with Nurse Care Manager:

Your Nurse Care Manager will carefully document your second opinion request. This call can happen right away when you register or you can schedule it for a later time.

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Records collection:

With your consent, we do all the work of collecting records and thoughtfully preparing your medical information for review by the expert physician to best evaluate your diagnosis and/or treatment plan.

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Records and tests review:

When applicable, we’ll carefully review your medical information including any pathology or imaging that was provided per your request.

*Certain states and specialties may be limited to a written report only.

Don't Think Twice About Getting a No-Cost Virtual Second Opinion From Cleveland Clinic if You Are:

  • Diagnosed with a serious condition, such as cancer
  • About to make a major decision about a medical next step, such as surgery
  • Considering a treatment that involves risk or has significant consequences
  • Dealing with a condition or chronic illness that isn't improving or is getting worse
  • Confused about or struggling with a diagnosis or treatment plan
  • Told a condition isn’t treatable
  • Struggling between choosing from multiple treatment options
  • To get the medical opinion of a world class physician without the cost and hassle of travel