Our practice model is designed not only to give you results – it’s designed to give you peace of mind.

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Our mission is to ensure that patients seeking second opinions or case reviews have direct access to the best medical specialists in the world.

We prioritize open communication, specialist expertise, and a thorough diagnostic approach. No matter your unique needs, we work with you to navigate the complexities of your healthcare journey, providing the best personalized solution for you.

With thoughtfulness and compassion, we’re paving the way forward for a truly direct model of care.

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Benefits

Physicians are frequently rushed, distracted, and interrupted, with pressure to make treatment decisions in an information vacuum. Diagnoses and treatment decisions are made despite missing patient data, and without highly specialized knowledge. Patients have limited direct communication with physicians and severely restricted access to highly specialized physicians. All of this leads to misdiagnoses, poor patient care, medical errors and patient harm. MD for Patients is reinventing the patient/physician relationship, designed to increase diagnostic accuracy, improve outcomes, strengthen communication, and empower patients.

We'll help you decide which test or procedure is right for you, limiting unnecessary costs
High quality virtual care from the comfort of your home
Efficient, accurate answers to your important questions
We'll work with your local providers to help them help you

Direct access to the world’s top specialists in medicine
Independent and unbiased consultations and opinions
Patient education and advocacy
Complete control of the scope of your consultation
Complete confidentiality

Reassess and confirm your diagnosis/correct a misdiagnosis
Adjust your working diagnosis with personalized treatment plans
Ongoing consulting, recommendations, and care
Minimal wait times and a responsive care team

“Don’t be left wondering about your diagnosis or plan of care. Speak directly to the specialist that’s right for you, and take charge of your treatment journey today”

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The physicians at MD For Patients have a median of 37 years of experience in healthcare, with fellowships completed at some of the most prestigious healthcare institutions in the world. They provide a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach to patient treatment.

World-renowned specialists

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Whether you’re looking for peace of mind or are concerned about a diagnosis, a second opinion can clarify, reassure, and adjust your working diagnosis and treatment plan. Having your case reviewed by a world-renowned specialist can give you the answers you’re looking for.

Why get a second opinion?

Meet The Founder, Dr. Mark Halsted

Informed by over 35 years of experience in traditional medical settings, Dr. Mark Halsted founded MD For Patients to mitigate the struggle that so many patients and parents go through as they attempt to understand a diagnosis or form a plan of care.

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“If you or your child has a serious diagnosis, you may feel like your life has just been turned upside-down. I founded MD For Patients to provide comprehensive, honest consultations tailored to the needs of patients – and to help patients understand how best to manage their own health going forward.”

Dr Mark Halsted

Triple-Boarded Pediatric NeuroRadiologist, Founder and CEO

We cover the world, so you don’t have to

At MD For Patients, we believe that access to the best healthcare in the world shouldn’t be limited by location. That’s why we offer our patients virtual consultations worldwide – and hand-pick our specialists from the top medical institutions around the world.