Second Opinions for Pediatric Plastic Surgery

At the Department of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, we use plastic and reconstructive surgery to address a variety of different conditions, both congenital (present at birth) and acquired. We have advanced training and technology that help us develop a unique treatment plan for each child. Your child’s treatment can be optimized, too, by getting a second opinion from our plastic surgery team.

Getting a second opinion from Children’s Hospital Colorado’s expert plastic surgery team is simple. Just schedule an initial phone call with our team for them to gather information and discuss your child’s medical history. After that call, our team will decide which specialist will be best for your child to see for an in-person second opinion appointment.

How to get a second opinion for your child

Our pediatric plastic surgery experts offer two options for getting a second opinion from our pediatric providers: in-person and virtual.

In-person second opinions

Getting a second opinion from our experts is easy:

• Your first appointment will be a phone call with a member of our administration team.
• First, schedule an initial informational phone call below.
• At the time you select, a member of our administration team will call you and collect your child’s health information.
• After this call, our team will choose the best provider to see your child and schedule your in-person appointment.

Virtual second opinions

Our virtual second opinions allow you to get an evaluation from our experts, no matter where you live. Simply fill out our virtual second opinion request form below and a nurse will contact you to gather your child’s health information, walk you through the virtual second opinion process and schedule a virtual consultation with the best specialist for your child. A virtual second opinion costs $750. We're not able to offer virtual second opinions for adult congenital heart disease.

Learn more about our virtual second opinions

Why request a second opinion from the Department of Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Surgery is always a big decision, so it’s important to cover all your bases before committing to a procedure for your child. Our pediatric plastic surgeons complete specialized training through fellowships and are experienced in a wide range of plastic surgery care. Getting a second opinion from Children’s Colorado means that you are receiving sound advice based on a wealth of experience and the specific expertise that comes from caring only for kids.

We work together with many different teams at Children’s Colorado, so your child receives personalized, well-rounded care from multiple experts. In addition to being the largest team of pediatric surgeons in Colorado, we host six multidisciplinary clinics that address everything from cleft lip and palate and craniofacial conditions to nerve reconstruction.

What specialties or programs offer a second opinion?

The Department of Pediatric Plastic Surgery can offer second opinions on a range of conditions, including:

• Apert syndrome
• Brachial plexus injury
• Cleft lip and cleft palate
• Craniosynostosis
• Hemifacial microsomia
• Microtia
• Treacher Collin syndrome

For some conditions, we even offer specialized programs or clinics, including:

• Adolescent Breast and Chest Program
• Brachial Plexus Center
• Cleft Lip and Palate Program
• Craniofacial Program (congenital and post-traumatic surgery)
• Facial Movement Program
• Vascular Anomalies Center

Learn more about the conditions we treat

What should I prepare before my second opinion call?

Our experts can make the most accurate diagnosis when you provide the most information about your child’s condition and all their medical history. Before your second opinion call, please have the following information and records available:

Diagnosis: Tell us about your child’s diagnosis or suspected diagnosis and treatment plan.
Diagnosing doctor: We’ll need to know the diagnosing doctor’s name, address, phone and fax number.
Operations: If your child has had surgery, what operations have they had?
Medical history
Child’s age
Your location
Health insurance status and information

Meet our second opinion plastic surgery providers

The plastic surgery team at Children’s Colorado is one of the largest children’s plastic surgery programs in the U.S. Our surgeons, doctors and nurses have provided expert plastic surgery treatment for more than 30 years to children in our region.

The plastic surgery team includes skilled and experienced professionals who use the most advanced surgical techniques. Our specialists also work together with other departments around the hospital to deliver comprehensive care. After our initial phone call with you, our team will decide which specialist is best suited to address your child’s symptoms and diagnosis.

Where will my child be seen for their in-person appointment?

Your child will be seen in the Department of Pediatric Plastic Surgery located at our hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us at 720-777-6409 (then press option #5).

Get answers to questions about second opinions at Children’s Colorado