About SecondDoctorOpinion.com

SecondDoctorOpinion.com is an Indian online platform founded by a husband-wife surgeon couple — both practicing ENT, Head & Neck Surgeons with over a decade of clinical experience — on a simple belief: every Indian patient deserves a confident, well-informed medical decision, regardless of where they live or how much they can travel.

Our Vision

To build India's most trusted online second-opinion platform — where every patient, from a metro city to the smallest town, can access an honest, evidence-based, ethical opinion from senior verified specialists; where over-treatment, unnecessary surgeries, and missed critical diagnoses become rare; and where the patient-doctor relationship is grounded in transparency, time, and care.

Our Mission

• Precise diagnosis first. Confirm or correct the original diagnosis using complete records and specialist review.
• Right treatment, right time. Recommend the most appropriate, least-invasive treatment — surgery only when truly necessary.
• Affordable, transparent pricing. No hidden fees. ₹1,500 Basic and ₹2,500 Premium — a fraction of in-person specialist consultation costs across metros.
• Verified specialists only. Every doctor MCI/NMC verified, fellowship-trained, minimum 15+ years of practice on average.
• Ethical care across India. Same standard of clinical excellence whether you are in Delhi, Lucknow, Guwahati, Kolkata, or a rural taluka.

Why We Built This

As surgeons, we have personally seen patients undergo major surgeries that could have been avoided with a second opinion — and others miss critical diagnoses because they trusted a single perspective. Distance, cost, time, and travel often prevent Indians from seeking that crucial second view from a senior specialist, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. SecondDoctorOpinion.com is our answer to that gap. Affordable, accessible, anywhere in India — your records uploaded securely, reviewed by a verified senior specialist, opinion delivered in 48 hours.

Meet the Founders

Dr. Shivaam Kesarwaani

Co-Founder & Medical Director

MBBS, MS (ENT)

ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon · Skull Base Surgery Specialist

Reg. No.: WBMC 72269 · Experience: 10+ Years

Trained in Endoscopic & Skull Base Surgery from Malaysia and Greece, Dr. Shivaam is widely regarded as a Skull Base Surgery Specialist. He handles complex ENT cases involving voice and swallowing disorders, nasal polyps, tumors, and head & neck cancer surgeries with precision and empathy.

Areas of Expertise

• Endoscopic & Skull Base Surgery (international training)
• Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
• Voice & Swallowing Disorders
• Nasal Polyps & Tumors

Dr. Ankita Mukherjee

Co-Founder & Clinical Director

MBBS, DLO, DNB (ENT)

ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon · Pediatric ENT Specialist

Reg. No.: WBMC 78745 · Experience: 10+ Years

Dr. Ankita is a compassionate and highly skilled ENT specialist focused on pediatric ENT, adenoid hypertrophy, chronic ear disorders, and allergic rhinitis. She is especially appreciated for her gentle, patient-friendly approach and her dedication to child and women's ENT care.

Areas of Expertise

• Pediatric ENT
• Adenoid Hypertrophy
• Chronic Ear Disorders
• Allergic Rhinitis & Women's ENT Care

The Couple Behind the Platform

Dr. Shivaam Kesarwaani and Dr. Ankita Mukherjee are a husband-wife team of practicing ENT, Head & Neck Surgeons. They also run ANKSH ENT & Head Neck Clinic — a leading ENT clinic in Kolkata recognized for skull base surgery, head & neck oncology, and pediatric ENT care, with over 5,000 satisfied patients and a 95% satisfaction rate. Their combined clinical experience, international surgical training (Malaysia, Greece), and lived understanding of Indian patients' healthcare journey form the foundation of SecondDoctorOpinion.com.

What We Do

• Match your case with a board-certified specialist in the relevant specialty (25+ specialties covered)
• Provide structured written opinions addressing: diagnosis confirmation, alternative treatments, surgery necessity, risk-benefit analysis, prognosis, and follow-up plan
• Offer live video consultations with verified specialists across India
• Use Claude Sonnet 4.5 AI to assist specialists with preliminary analyses (always reviewed and verified by the human specialist)
• Maintain HIPAA-grade security and DPDP Act 2023 compliance for all your medical data

Outcomes We've Enabled

• Patients have avoided unnecessary major surgeries (bypass, mastectomy, knee replacement, gallbladder removal)
• Patients have received urgent timely interventions when their original diagnosis missed a critical condition
• Patients have gained clarity on rare conditions through subspecialty review
• Indian families have saved lakhs in travel and consultation costs across cities

Get in Touch

WhatsApp: +91 88408 04798
Email: support@seconddoctoropinion.com
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 9 PM IST

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