So to make it short, brain AVM, large, left side. Been to two neuros, and both gave me two completely different opinions(made another post about it if u wanna read more) and I’m just drowning in comfusion.
So considering Barrow’s good reputation id like to get an online opinion there. But there are certain things I’d like to know:
Is the service international? I’m far away from the US
How good is the service?
What do I need to send?
Can I send all my MRI images, results and other stuff?
As far as this gets, it doesn’t get better - they seemed very experienced in AVM’s & of possible solutions - from my first visit to my son’s this last summer. The staff shows genuine care & very deep knowledge.
As far as I know, people come to them
Contact them - that’s all the input I have
Edit: after reading your other thread again a bit
BNI works as a team - it took them a little time to come up with a way to approach my AVM & pick the best neurosurgeon for the job - not, just one single MD goes in with their opinion. When I woke up, I had a team of the top end neurological staff by my bed side post embolization.
I read their info fairly regularly. Now, it looks like they vastly expanded their staff.
Barrow is one of the primary reasons why I stay living where I do now - 20 mins away
My understanding is that they offer a “remote” second opinion program, so you’d register on their portal and upload your scans, reports etc and they’d give you a second opinion on what route they would take. And last time I looked it was $100, so very affordable compared with any neurosurgical work in the US.
They are one of the top few neurology institutions in the US. I don’t think there should be any doubt as to their standing. The other top neurosurgery practices in the US also offer a similar remote second opinion service.
No, you don’t need to visit them: it’s all “remote”. Obviously, if you want to take it further with them, you’d likely need to follow up with a face to face consult
People do travel internationally to the US for treatment, so it’s definitely an option for a second (or third) opinion. However, the US is not famous for its healthcare affordability so cost is likely to be a key factor.
so cost is likely to be a key factor.