Second Opinion Consultations
Expert independent psychiatric review when you need clarity on diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or next steps in your psychiatric care.
Six Core Services
Psychiatric
Second Opinion
Expert consultation on existing treatment plans. Before you commit to a major medication change, a new diagnosis, or a course of treatment you're uncertain about — get an independent evaluation from an MD/PhD psychiatrist.
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Independent eval📄
Written summary💻
Telehealth available🧠
MD/PhD expertiseWhat's included
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Comprehensive independent psychiatric evaluation✓
Full review of prior records, medications & diagnoses✓
Independent diagnostic assessment✓
Expert opinion on proposed treatment plan✓
Alternative approaches if applicable✓
Written consultation summary to share with providersWhen to Seek a Second Opinion
Six reasons patients come
to Dr. Farkas for a second opinion
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Uncertain About Your Diagnosis
Your diagnosis doesn't fully explain your symptoms, or you've received conflicting opinions from different providers. A fresh, rigorous evaluation can bring clarity.
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Major Medication Change Proposed
Your current provider recommends a significant change — starting a mood stabilizer, antipsychotic, or a complex medication combination — and you want independent expert verification.
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Treatment Isn't Working
You've been in treatment for months or years without meaningful improvement. Something may have been missed — a diagnostic error, an overlooked medical contributor, or a suboptimal medication strategy.
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Considering Advanced Interventions
You're being recommended TMS therapy, ketamine treatment, ECT, or other advanced interventions and want to understand whether you're truly a candidate.
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Lost Confidence in Current Provider
Appointments feel rushed, your concerns aren't being heard, or you haven't received a clear explanation of why your treatment is what it is. You deserve more.
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Seeking Academic-Level Expertise
You want the caliber of opinion you'd get at an academic medical center — without the months-long wait or the need to travel to a major city. Dr. Farkas's telehealth makes this accessible.
What's Included
A thorough, independent
evaluation
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Records Review
Full review of prior psychiatric records, prior diagnoses, medication trials, doses, and durations. Dr. Farkas comes prepared with context.
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Independent Evaluation
60–90 minute comprehensive evaluation conducted without bias toward the prior provider's conclusions. Fresh eyes, systematic approach.
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Expert Opinion
Clear, direct opinion on whether the proposed diagnosis and treatment plan are appropriate — and if not, what Dr. Farkas would recommend instead.
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Written Summary
A written consultation summary documenting findings and recommendations — suitable to share with your current or future providers.
Request a Second Opinion
In-person in Hilton Head Island, SC or via telehealth throughout SC, NY, and VA. Most consultations scheduled within 2–4 weeks.
In-network: Aetna & Cigna
Self-pay accepted
Written summary provided
Response within 1 business day
Get the clarity you deserve
before your next treatment decision.
Independent expert evaluation. Written summary. No obligation to switch providers.