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Second opinion

Especially for patients who are facing a long-term or surgical therapy decision, obtaining a second opinion makes sense.

In order to be able to select the most suitable procedure for our patients, the individual situation as well as the preferences and expectations of our patients are taken into account in the decision.

There are several treatment options for almost every urological disease, including prostate cancer, for example. It is not uncommon for even experts' opinions on the "right therapy" to diverge. Therefore, in many cases, it can be useful to obtain a second medical opinion; in this way, misdiagnoses can be minimized and overtherapies can be avoided. In the same way, a second opinion can dispel doubts and simply give patients the good feeling that they are making the right decision. Especially for patients who are faced with a long-term or surgical therapy decision, obtaining a second opinion makes sense.

Our expert on the subject of second opinions

"In no way do we pressure you into a decision or treatment. Rather, it's that our second medical opinion helps you make the right decision for yourself."

When is a second opinion useful at alta uro?

Your attending physician is not a designated expert for your clinical picture

You have the impression that you have been insufficiently informed about your diagnosis and the planned treatment

You have been recommended a surgical procedure and you are not sure whether you should really follow the suggestion

The therapy suggested by your doctor does not promise a clear improvement of your condition

You would like to know whether alternative treatment options are possible

You have already spent many hours googling on the Internet and are now completely confused by the multitude of treatment options, opinions and advice

You are not satisfied with the result of a performed operation

What to do to get a second opinion from alta uro?

You can contact our secretariat via e-mail: contact@alta-uro.com or phone: +41 61 226 3000 to make an appointment with one of our experts. If necessary, we also offer appointments at short notice, should an operation or the start of a therapy be imminent. For the appointment at alta uro, you should send us all your medical documents in advance. We will also be happy to obtain all necessary documents on your behalf, as this is the only way we can provide a comprehensive answer to your question. This includes:

Physician reports

Findings of radiological examinations (X-rays, CT, MRI)

Laboratory tests

Why alta uro?

alta uro besteht aus einem Team von 6 erfahrene Fachärzte für Urologie sowie ein eingespieltes Praxisteam, das immer ein offenes Ohr für Ihre Anliegen hat. Wir besitzen Expertisen in allen Themen rund um die Männergesundheit.

Dr. Georg Müller, M.D.

Dr. Georg Müller is currently completing a one-year fellowship in robotic surgery and is not working with us during this time.

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alta uro AG
Centralbahnplatz 6

4051 Basel

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Member of the Swiss Society of Urology
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Certified cooperation partner of the German Cancer Society
Certified medical advice center of the German Continence Society