Expert Second Opinion

If you are serious about making the right medical decision — not the fastest one — this service was built for you.

Request Your Second Opinion

(Limited monthly availability to maintain quality)

Most second opinions are:

• 5-minute chart reviews
• No imaging analysis
• No accountability
• No clear recommendation
• No explanation you can actually understand

This is different. This is a physician-led, deep-dive orthopedic advisory service designed for patients who refuse to make irreversible medical decisions without clarity.

This service is for you if you:

• Have been told you “need surgery” and want to be sure
• Are deciding between PRP, BMA, or surgery
• Have failed PT, injections, or conservative care
• Are confused by conflicting recommendations
• Want a calm, confident, expert answer
• Value precision over speed
• Prefer private, concierge-level care
• Want to avoid unnecessary surgery

This service is not appropriate for:

• Emergency conditions
• Active infections
• Time-sensitive trauma
• Patients seeking prescriptions or treatment
• Those looking for insurance-based care
• Those unwilling to upload imaging or records

We intentionally keep this service selective to maintain quality.

Step 1 — Secure Intake

You complete a guided medical questionnaire and upload your imaging and records through a HIPAA-compliant platform.

• No apps.
• No logins.
• No stress.

Step 2 — Expert Review

Dr. Connor Ziegler personally reviews:

• MRI, CT, X-rays
• Operative Reports
• Prior recommendations
• Treatment history
• Functional goals

Nothing is delegated. Nothing is rushed.

Step 3 — Written Expert Opinion

You receive a clear, structured, physician-written report that explains:

• What is actually happening
• What matters vs what doesn’t
• The real risks and benefits
• Surgical vs non-surgical paths
• What Dr. Connor Ziegler would do if this were his own joint

This alone changes how patients make decisions.

Step 4 — Private Video Consultation

You meet directly with Dr. Connor Ziegler to:

• Ask questions
• Clarify options
• Discuss next steps
• Eliminate uncertainty

You leave with a plan, not more confusion.

• Written medical opinion (PDF)
• Imaging interpretation in plain English
• Risk–benefit analysis
• Clear recommendation
• Next-step checklist
• Optional in-office evaluation

Patients routinely tell us: “This is the first time I actually understood what was going on.”

Comprehensive Orthopedic Advisory

For surgical vs regenerative decisions – $995

• Full record & imaging review
• Written report and expert opinion
• 30-minute video consult
• Treatment pathway comparison (non-surgical vs surgical, orthobiologics)
• Clear recommendation
• Included optional in-office evaluation and exam

For high-stakes cases – $1,995

• Priority full record and imaging review with fast 48-hour turnaround if needed (pending all necessary records uploaded)
• Comprehensive written report and expert opinion with surgical technique recommendations if applicable
• 45-minute video consult
• Deep-dive analysis
• Surgical timing & technique guidance
• Regenerative biologics candidacy assessment (BMA and PRP)
• Recovery optimization strategy
• Optional follow-up call
• Included optional in-office evaluation and exam with priority scheduling (same day if needed)
• Included optional in-office health, healing and hormone optimization consultation to maximize healing and recovery capacity
• Musculoskeletal wellness supplement recommendations based on age, goals, and condition/injury

Dr. Connor Ziegler is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, joint preservation, and Regenerative Orthobiologics.

He operates in a cash-based, concierge model — meaning:

• No insurance pressure
• No volume incentives
• No overtreatment bias
• No rushed decisions

His only incentive is giving you the best answer and options.

Does this create a doctor-patient relationship?

No. This is a non-treating, advisory medical opinion based on records provided.

Can I get treatment through this service?

This service is strictly advisory. If you wish to pursue care, that can be discussed separately and an in-office evaluation arranged.

Is this HIPAA compliant?

Yes. All uploads and communications use encrypted, HIPAA-compliant systems.

Can you review images from outside the U.S.?

Yes. Imaging from anywhere in the world can be reviewed. We use My

What if I don’t have all my records?

Our team will guide you. We review cases once materials are complete.

• Unnecessary surgery.
• Missed diagnoses.
• Delayed recovery.
• Permanent loss of function.
• Regret.

The cost of clarity is small by comparison.