When it comes to questions about your health, it’s worth getting a second opinion.

Canada’s health experts are among the very best in the world, but Canadians may be surprised to learn that when it comes to reading their pathology reports, it is imperative they seek a second opinion. As a matter of protocol, Best Doctors retests pathology at Centres of Excellence in Canada and the US. If there is a change in pathology, we make sure that all treating physicians involved have access to that new information and to new recommended treatment options based on the change of diagnosis. Read more.


Errors in pathology are once again in the news. This time in Windsor, Ontario. Misread pathology has lead to misdiagnoses for many patients. A Best Doctors member from the Windsor area experienced this first hand. Fortunately, he had access to Best Doctors and we retested his pathology. Best Doctors discovered an error had been made in the original pathology test. Using the information from the retest, Best Doctors changed the diagnosis and urged the member to start treatment immediately. Read Paul’s full story. Paul’s wife Eleanor shares his story in a video interview.