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Second Opinions

Information on seeking a second opinion from UVA physicians who specialize in brain tumors. Includes instructions on requesting written consultations and pathology reviews.

It's common for patients and families to seek a second opinion during the course of a serious illness. You shouldn't worry that you might make your current doctor angry by seeking the advice of another doctor — second opinions are considered standard medical practice. If you are not being treated by a neuro-oncologist, ask the doctor currently treating you or your family doctor to suggest a doctor who specializes in brain tumors.

When travel is not convenient or necessary, we offer both written consultations and pathology reviews of brain tumor tissue previously removed for biopsy without a face-to-face appointment.

Written Consultations

A medical and surgical neuro-oncologist will review each case. You may also ask our neuropathologists to review the tumor tissue from your biopsy or surgery.

If you are asking for a written consultation from the our Neuro-Oncology Center, we will need the following:

  • Copies of all MRI and CT scans, separated by dates with dates clearly marked (available through your hospital's radiology department)
  • Copies of all medical records, including lab tests and pathology reports (generally available through either your hospital's medical records department or your doctor's office)
  • A note describing your current symptoms and specific questions you would like answered
  • A check for $150 payable to the Neuro-Oncology Center, UVA Medical Center

Be sure to include your phone number and mailing address. If you prefer to have your consultation faxed rather than mailed to you, let us know and be sure to include a fax number.

NOTE: Although your hospital or doctors may charge a fee for copies of your scans and records, do not send originals. Your medical records will not be returned, but we can return your scans upon request.

Send all materials, along with payment, to:

David Schiff, M.D.
Division of Neuro-Oncology, UVA Health System

Physical Address
(for FedEx, UPS, etc.):
Jefferson Park Avenue
Hospital West, 6th Floor, Room 6228
Charlottesville, VA 22908

Mailing Address
(for US Postal Service):
P.O. Box 800432
Charlottesville, VA 22908

Please note that we cannot review your case unless payment is submitted at the time of your request. Your insurance company will not be billed for this service.

Pathology Reviews

Our neuropathologists are available to consult on outside cases. Doctors and patients may send slides and/or blocks for consultation to the Division of Neuropathology and directly contact us at 434.924.9175. A consultation request form will be faxed back to you for the patient's clinical and billing information. Our mailing address is:

Division of Neuropathology | Department of Pathology
University of Virginia Health System
P.O. Box 800214
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0214