When it comes to your health, a second opinion can change the decision you make. In Santo Domingo, Dr. Elizabeth Villanueva, a specialist in nephrology and internal medicine, offers a thorough evaluation to confirm an existing diagnosis and review the treatment options available to you.

When a second opinion is worth seeking

A second opinion makes sense when:

✓ You want a complex diagnosis confirmed.
✓ You want to understand what other treatment options exist.
✓ You have concerns about how well, or how safely, the current plan is working.
✓ You have unanswered questions about a procedure or a medication you have been prescribed.

Nephrology

Confirming kidney diagnoses, reviewing treatment options and managing complex conditions such as kidney failure and glomerular disease.

Internal Medicine

A full review of diagnoses in chronic conditions including high blood pressure, diabetes and digestive disorders.

Cancer Care with Kidney Involvement

Reviewing chemotherapy protocols and their effect on kidney function, adjusting medication doses and protecting the kidney during treatment.

Specialized Procedures

Reviewing the indication for a kidney biopsy, dialysis or transplant, and confirming that the proposed plan is the right one for your case.

What you get out of it

A second opinion confirms complex diagnoses and reduces the risk of a treatment that does not fit your case. It adds a perspective that complements the first evaluation rather than replacing it. And it gives you the confidence to make an informed decision about your own care, which is usually what people are really looking for when they ask for one.

Medical Second Opinion