Before surgery
Do I really need this operation?
An independent second look at your images before you say yes.
Second opinion on your CT and MRI scans
Understand your report, or have it checked – online, with no appointment and no travel.
- Case-by-case expertise from radiologists licensed in Germany
- Upload from home, in a few minutes
- Reading starts only once you accept the price – from €89
Report usually within 48 hours
When a second opinion helps
Three moments when a second look matters.
Before surgery
When you’re unsure
What does my report actually mean?
A radiologist re-reads your scans and explains the result in plain language.
For peace of mind
Is everything really fine?
The reassurance of a second specialist view – so you can sleep easy again.
Ready for a second look?
Sending a request is free. You only pay once you have accepted the price.
How it works
Four steps to your second opinion.
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Step 1
Upload your scans
Upload your CT or MRI images straight from your computer – or send us the login for your practice’s image portal. Add a short note on what you’d like to know.
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Step 2
A radiologist reviews your case
A radiologist with the right expertise looks at your files and gives you a firm price, from €89.
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Step 3
You decide
The reading only starts once you have accepted the price and paid. If you don’t go ahead, you pay nothing.
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Step 4
Your written second opinion
You usually receive the report within 48 hours, written in plain language. If anything is unclear, you can ask the radiologist who wrote it.
Your second opinion, usually within 48 hours.
Upload your scans, get the price by email, then decide.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Everything about cost, the process and your scans. Can’t find your question? Just add it to your request – we’ll reply by email.
Upload your scansWhat does it cost?
From €89, depending on the type of scan and the work involved. The radiologist sets the price based on the effort required, and you see it before you commit.
When and how do I pay?
Only after a radiologist has reviewed your files and accepted your case. You then get a payment link and pay online through the payment provider Stripe. If your case is declined, you pay nothing.
How does the second opinion work?
You fill in a short form at app.second-view.eu: your question, details of the scan, and confirmation that you live in the EU, the EEA or Switzerland. Then you upload your images and the written report.
A radiologist reviews your files, accepts the case and tells you the price. Only then do you pay online. You usually receive your written second opinion digitally within 48 hours; if anything is unclear, you can ask the radiologist who wrote it.
Which scans can I send, and how do I get hold of my images?
MRI, CT and X-ray images of any part of the body. Original images in DICOM format work best – the format you get on a patient CD or through your practice’s download link – together with the written report.
You can upload the images themselves, for example the contents of the CD. If your practice gave you login details for your images instead, you can photograph the printout with your phone or upload the PDF.
Your practice or hospital has to give you a copy of your images if you ask – in Germany this is a legal right (Section 630g of the Civil Code) – usually on a CD, a USB stick or as a download link. Just ask at reception for a copy of your images for a second opinion.
Is the written report enough, or do you need the images?
For a reliable second opinion the original images are often decisive – the report text alone is usually not enough. We mainly assess your original DICOM images, not the wording of the report.
How quickly will I get my second opinion?
Usually within 48 hours of a complete upload.
Who writes the second opinion?
Experienced radiologists who are licensed to practise in Germany.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Processing is GDPR-compliant and takes place only on servers in Germany (Hetzner, ISO 27001); nothing is stored outside the EU.
Does a second opinion replace my own doctor?
No. It adds an independent specialist view of your images. You still make treatment decisions together with the doctors treating you.
Can I use Second View from abroad?
Yes, if you live in the EU, the EEA or Switzerland. The second opinion is written in Germany, under German law, by radiologists licensed in Germany. We can’t currently accept requests from patients living elsewhere – for example in the US or Canada.
Which languages is Second View available in?
The website is available in German, English, Turkish, Russian and Spanish. The request form and the second opinion are in German or English; if you send your request in English, your second opinion will be written in English too.
Who runs Second View?
Q-Rad GmbH, based in Rostock, Germany, and founded by radiologists. Second View is a platform: each second opinion is written by the individual radiologist on their own professional responsibility, while the platform handles secure transfer, processing and billing.
The idea
Founded by radiologists.
Second View was founded by radiologists. We have worked in clinical radiology for many years and care about digital healthcare that puts patients first. With Second View, we connect patients with qualified radiologists who read their scans carefully and explain them clearly.
- For patients: fast access to real specialists, with no appointment and no travel.
- For radiologists: a way to offer their expertise, write second opinions and bill transparently.
The result is a network built on medical quality, digital security and mutual trust.
Are you a radiologist? More for doctors
Independent
An independent radiological second opinion
From experienced radiologists licensed in Germany, assessed to current medical standards.
Secure
Secure transfer and strict data protection
GDPR-compliant processing, encrypted transfer, servers in Germany only (Hetzner, ISO 27001).
Transparent
A clear process and a quick response
Clear steps, fast acceptance and detailed reports you can actually understand.
Send us your scans and request a second opinion
You get the price by email and then decide whether to go ahead.
What a second opinion can and cannot do
We give you an independent second opinion from a radiologist on imaging you already have (MRI, CT, X-ray). It is based entirely on the images and information you send us.
- It does not replace an in-person examination or treatment, and it is not for emergencies.
- It is advisory – it gives you information to help you decide what to do next.
- If you are unsure, or your symptoms are severe, contact your own doctor or emergency services (112 in Europe).