Second Opinions
Sometimes the diagnosis is already there. The part that is missing is understanding what it means.
Families reach EndoWell with a folder of results, the name of a condition, and a plan that may well be correct. What they still do not have is an explanation they can use to make the next decision.
A second opinion here is a careful review of the full picture: what the findings mean, what fits, what still needs context, and what should guide the next step.
When a second opinion helps
- You have results, imaging or a diagnosis and the explanation did not feel complete
- A treatment was recommended and you want to understand the alternatives
- You were told to wait and see, without knowing what you are waiting for
- Different specialists have given you different interpretations
- You are preparing for a decision and want the full picture first
What Dr. Luisa reviews
- Laboratory results, including how and when they were taken
- Growth and pubertal history, plotted over time
- Imaging reports and, when useful, the images themselves
- The treatment plan and what it is intended to achieve
- The questions the family still has
Dr. Luisa F. González Ballesteros, MD · What San Agustín taught her
How it works
Tell us
Call or message the practice and tell us, in general terms, what the consultation is about.
Send records
Send the records you already have so they can be reviewed before the visit.
The consultation
A dedicated consultation with Dr. Luisa, in person in New York City or by telehealth.
Understanding, not just an answer
A clear explanation and, when appropriate, a written summary of the reasoning and the options.
What this is not
A second opinion is not a judgment of the physician who saw you first. Most of the time the original work was sound and what is missing is context, sequence and explanation. It is also not a promise of a different diagnosis or a different outcome.
Traveling to New York City
Families travel to New York City from other states for in-person second opinions. For families outside the United States, see International Patients.
In person
Upper East Side, New York City
Telehealth
For reviewing records and results
English & Español
Consultations in both languages
Training & Certification
Board Certification
Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology, Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP).
Training
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá. Postgraduate training at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital.
Languages
Consultations in English and Spanish, in person in New York City and by telehealth.
Where she practices
EndoWell, Upper East Side, New York, NY. An independent practice.
Request a second opinion
Call or message the practice and our team will tell you what to send and how the review works.