Doctor-issued documents
We share prescriptions, written recommendations and other documents provided during the consultation. The documents available depend on what the doctor issues.
A major decision. Your questions, heard.
Knee Surgery Second Opinion in Mumbai
A knee operation has been advised. You want another specialist to review the recommendation, understand the options and help you ask what the operation could mean for everyday life.
Before you bring the patient, we help you bring the case to the doctor of your choice.
Start with what matters
What do you want another doctor to review?
Knee surgery does not always mean knee replacement. A recommendation may concern a meniscus, a ligament or a joint replacement. We organise the original recommendation and your history so the consultation addresses the operation actually proposed.
Your case may centre on
- The exact operation recommended and why it has been suggested
- Pain, walking limitations and the response to previous treatment
- Questions about recovery, rehabilitation and returning to daily activities
Prepared before the visit
Questions for your chosen specialist
Pick the questions that matter to your family. We take them in your own words and record the answers shared during the consultation.
- What findings support the need for this particular operation?
- Which knee and which structure are involved in the recommendation?
- What non-surgical or other surgical options should we discuss for this case?
- What improvement is realistic for pain, walking and everyday activities?
- What risks or limitations matter given the patient’s other conditions?
- How does the timing affect the decision, and what follow-up would be needed near home?
One organised case
Records to bring together
We arrange the history and reports by date, note gaps and conflicting details, and separate the family’s account from information documented by the treating team.
Share the records you already have. This is a preparation checklist, not a request to get new tests.
- The written surgical recommendation, including which knee and the proposed procedure
- Existing X-ray or MRI reports and available images
- Consultation notes and records of earlier knee injuries or operations
- Details of medicines, physiotherapy or injections already tried and the reported response
- A short account of walking distance, stairs and other activities affected, plus current prescriptions
Know what comes back
The consultation, documented for your family
Redwood’s consultation notes
Our notes identify the questions raised, the advice recorded and any follow-up instructions shared. They are labelled as Redwood’s account of the discussion, not a new medical opinion.
Outstanding questions
We identify points the doctor could not answer from the available information and any next steps advised, including whether an examination is needed.
See the format of a prepared case and consultation summary
Illustrative format only. This is not a patient record or a doctor’s recommendation.
Before the visit
- Patient details and authorised contact
- Reason for seeking another opinion
- Dated history and record references
- Current status reported by the family
- Missing or conflicting information
- Questions for the chosen doctor
After the visit
- Consultation date and doctor consulted
- Question-by-question notes
- Doctor-issued documents attached
- Further information requested
- Next steps advised during the visit
- Unanswered questions, if any
If our notes differ from the doctor-issued documents, refer to those documents and seek clarification from the doctor.
From your city to your doctor
How Redwood helps
Tell us the decision and your chosen doctor
Call or WhatsApp us with your concern. We explain the assistance and what information is needed.
Prepare the case together
We organise the records, treatment timeline and questions with the patient or authorised family contact.
We coordinate and attend
A Care Steward visits the chosen hospital or clinic with your case. If permitted, we connect your family by video.
Receive the consultation documents and notes
We share what the doctor provides and our clearly identified notes so you can discuss the advice with your treating team.
Clear charges
₹899 + GST
Redwood’s assistance fee covers case preparation, appointment coordination, taking your case in person and sharing the consultation documents and notes.
Doctor and hospital charges are additional. Any additional tests or pathology review are separate. We confirm the visit arrangements and applicable charges before booking.
Your chosen consultation location
Taking your case to a Mumbai hospital
You choose the doctor and hospital. These pages explain Redwood’s assistance; they are not doctor recommendations. Have another hospital in mind? Tell us where your doctor consults.
Explore hospital assistance pages
- Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai
- D. Y. Patil Hospital & Research Centre
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute
- K. J. Somaiya Hospital & Research Centre
- Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre
- Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai
- P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mahim
- Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre
- Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central
- Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre
- Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital
- Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre
- Fortis Hospital, Mulund
- Medicover Hospitals, Kharghar
- Holy Spirit Hospital
- Holy Family Hospital & Medical Research Centre
- Dr L. H. Hiranandani Hospital
- Breach Candy Hospital Trust
- MGM New Bombay Hospital, Vashi
- Terna Speciality Hospital & Research Centre
- Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi
Before you enquire
Your questions, answered
Is a knee-surgery second opinion the same as a knee-replacement second opinion?
Knee replacement is one type of knee operation. This overview also helps you organise questions about meniscus or ligament surgery. Choose the relevant procedure page below for a more specific checklist.
Can you help when the patient is in another city?
Yes. We prepare the case with the patient or authorised family contact and visit the chosen Mumbai specialist with the records. The specialist decides whether an examination or further information is needed.
Do I choose the doctor?
Yes. You choose the doctor you want to consult. Redwood does not recommend, rank or select doctors. You can contact us to understand the service before you have all your documents ready.
What if the doctor needs to examine the patient?
The doctor decides whether records are sufficient or an examination is needed. We share that advice so you can discuss the next arrangements with your family and treating team.
How soon can the consultation happen?
We respond to enquiries within 12 hours. This is our response commitment, not a promise of an appointment or medical opinion within 12 hours. Appointment timing depends on the chosen doctor’s schedule.
Who receives the records and consultation notes?
We prepare the case with the patient or authorised family contact and share updates with approved contacts. Our privacy notice explains how we handle personal information.
Prepared by Redwood Health for consultation planning. Updated 26 October 2026. This page explains our assistance and helps organise questions; it does not assess whether a treatment is right for an individual.
Further reading: NHS: knee replacement
Do not delay urgent treatment while waiting for another opinion. Ask the treating team about the timing of the review.
Let’s prepare your case
Tell us what your family wants clarified.
You do not need to have every document ready to start a conversation.
We respond within 12 hours. Appointment timing depends on your chosen doctor.