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A remote written specialist opinion through Summus, with a separate route for an in-person or eligible telehealth appointment.
- Review
- A remote written specialist opinion through Summus, with a separate route for an in-person or eligible telehealth appointment.[1]
ReviewWhat they do
Summus helps collect records and match you with a UCSF specialist. The doctor reviews the file and provides a written opinion, typically seven to ten days after records are assembled.
Who it’s for
People with an existing diagnosis or a difficult treatment decision. Not every specialty or subspecialty participates.
How to start
Choose the written-opinion route or a doctor appointment. Be specific about your cancer and the expertise you need when speaking with Summus.
Cost and insurance
As of October 2026, UCSF lists $900 out of pocket for the remote written opinion. Doctor appointments have separate insurance or self-pay arrangements.
What to check
The written service does not include speaking with the reviewing doctor. Confirm specialty and location eligibility before payment.
How it fits
As with Stanford’s written opinion, receiving a report is different from booking a live specialist appointment. Choose the format you need.
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 options and pricing: UCSF Health
Services & community focus
Academic / research center
