# MD Anderson Cancer Center

In-person cancer second opinions in Houston, scheduled as new-patient evaluations. MD Anderson does not currently offer remote second opinions.

Author: Kevin Wimer
Canonical URL: https://kevinwimer.com/cancer/organizations/md-anderson/
Stable ID: 245e214f-4a5b-4049-ba5d-fde7134cda6a
Revision: 972bacf8-ffdf-42fc-a3f6-27d3d36b253c
Published: 2026-10-26T00:20:40.597Z
Updated: 2026-10-26T00:20:40.597Z
Reviewed: 2026-10-25

## Who this is for
People seeking review of a cancer diagnosis or treatment plan who can attend an in-person appointment.

## What they do

Patients may meet multiple specialists and have blood tests, imaging or tissue review. The evaluation can take several days.

## Who it’s for

People seeking review of a cancer diagnosis or treatment plan who can attend an in-person appointment.

## How to start

Request a new-patient appointment and explain that you want a second opinion. Ask which records and tests are needed before arranging travel.

## Cost and insurance

Request an individual estimate and check your insurance network, authorizations and travel costs before booking.

## What to check

As checked in October 2026, the official program says remote second opinions are not offered. Appointment availability is limited, and additional testing may be required.

## How it fits

For a records-based review without travel, consider programs such as UCSF or Dana-Farber and check their location and specialty restrictions.

## Questions I would ask

- Which specialist would review my cancer and the decision I am facing?
- Does the review include rereading the actual scans and pathology, or only their reports?
- What will I receive, and how can my oncologist ask follow-up questions?

## Contacts

- Second-opinion appointments: [MD Anderson Cancer Center](https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/becoming-our-patient/planning-for-care/second-opinion-appointments.html)

## Limits and context
As checked in October 2026, the official program says remote second opinions are not offered. Appointment availability is limited, and additional testing may be required.

## Relationships and disclosures
I have no financial or business relationship with MD Anderson Cancer Center.

## Sources
- [Second-opinion appointments](https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/becoming-our-patient/planning-for-care/second-opinion-appointments.html) — MD Anderson Cancer Center; official; checked 2026-10-25; Second-opinion appointments; program deliverables, eligibility, application process and any published fees described in this draft.

Organization website: https://www.mdanderson.org/

Organization type: Academic / research center

Services: Medical second opinions

Information/access: [Second-opinion program](https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/becoming-our-patient/planning-for-care/second-opinion-appointments.html)

Service status: available

## Company facts
- **Review:** In-person cancer second opinions in Houston, scheduled as new-patient evaluations. MD Anderson does not currently offer remote second opinions. (Sources: source-1)

Topics: expert-support
Capabilities: second-opinions

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