A second opinion on your pet’s surgery
Bring the other estimate along with any medical records, lab results, or imaging you were given. We will review the previous findings, examine your pet, and give you our independent assessment of whether surgery is recommended and what options are available.
What to bring
Four things to bring
If possible, ask your current veterinary practice for your pet’s records before your appointment.
- The written estimate or treatment plan you received
- X-rays, ultrasound images, or other imaging, provided digitally, by link, or on disc
- Recent bloodwork and laboratory results
- Your pet’s medical history, including current medications and doses
If you do not have everything, come anyway. We can start with what you have. With your authorization, we can also request records directly from your previous veterinary practice.
What Happens
An Independent Medical Review
Dr. Fazeli has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2000. He will examine your pet, review the available records and diagnostic findings with you, and explain what he would recommend and why.
Sometimes a second opinion leads to a different recommendation. Just as often, it provides reassurance that the original plan is appropriate. If Dr. Fazeli recommends a different approach, he will explain the medical reasoning clearly and respectfully.
The goal is not to change the recommendation — it is to help you feel confident that you are making the right decision for your pet.
Why here
Tests during the same visit
When additional testing or imaging is needed, many diagnostics can be performed in-house during the same visit.
- Digital X-ray and ultrasound on site
- In-house laboratory, read during the visit
- AAHA-accredited anesthesia and surgical protocols if you choose to proceed here
Common reasons
When to ask for a second opinion
Asking for a second opinion is normal before a big decision.
Common reasons include an estimate that is much larger than expected, a recommendation for a procedure you had not heard of, a diagnosis reached without imaging, or a conversation that went too fast. Some owners also come with a plan they believe in and want it confirmed before their pet goes under anesthesia. Our surgical services · How estimates work
Common questions
Questions we are asked
Do I need to tell my current vet?
You do not need permission, and records are yours to request. Most practices release them without difficulty. With your authorization, we can also request records directly from your previous veterinary practice.
What if you agree with the first opinion?
Then we say so. Sometimes a second opinion leads to a different recommendation. Just as often, it provides reassurance that the original plan is appropriate. The goal is not to change the recommendation — it is to help you feel confident that you are making the right decision for your pet.
Will you criticize the other practice?
No. Veterinary medicine has more than one reasonable answer to most problems. If we would do something differently, we will explain why it matters for your pet, without criticizing anyone.
Call us or schedule a visit
Call us with your questions, or to schedule a visit for your pet.
- Address
- 6937 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647 - Hours
- Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 8:30 PM · Tue to 6 PMSunday: closed.
- Phone
- (714) 274-9305