I used Alpine Diagnostics after doing lots of research into second opinion radiologists for an MRI Knee. I was delighted by the speed and quality of their service. The report was excellent, thorough with clear explanations. It was infinitely more detailed than the UK one I obtained. The cost was also very reasonable. I would recommend them to anyone needing an expert; independent view of their imaging.
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5.022 reviewsYour Scans, Re-read by a Swiss Subspecialist. Your Questions, Answered in Writing.
Independent radiology second opinion, signed by the radiologist who read it. Report in under 24 hours.
Alpine Diagnostics is an independent Swiss radiology practice. We do not operate scanners and we do not treat patients, so we have no interest in your next step other than getting the reading right. Upload your MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound or mammogram, add your questions, and receive a formal report your doctor can work with.
- Matched to the right subspecialist: neuroradiology, musculoskeletal, body, breast or oncological imaging.
- You write down what you want answered and what you believe was missed. The report addresses each point.
- From CHF 260. Report in under 24 hours. No referral needed, upload from anywhere.
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I have been very impressed with Alpine Diagnostics. I have a complex injury history and have had a number of X-Ray, CT scans and MRI over the last few years. Unsatisfied with the lack of detail provided in reports by NHS radiologists I decided to seek a second opinion. It can be a bit tricky requesting imagery files (DICOM) from your local nhs trust but I found contacting PALs the best way to get them. Alpine were always quick to respond to messages and found answers to any questions I had about the process snd billing. After I paid the agreed fee and uploaded my files via a secure portal they got straight to work and delivered my report within the agreed time. This report really helped me understand my injuries and enabled me to better communicate with my consultants to drive further investigations and my treatment forward. I am so very grateful.
I contacted Alpine Diagnostics for a second opinion on an MRI scan and had a very positive experience. The process was very fast, which I really appreciated. A special thanks to Caterina for being so kind and helpful; she made the whole experience much smoother. If you need a quick and professional second opinion, I definitely recommend them.
Great service. I got a 2nd opinion of a complex ankle injury using Alpine Diagnostics. I specifically looked for a Swiss service online as the Swiss deal with so many skiing and snowboarding related ankle injuries each year that I suspected they would be very experienced with all types of ankle injuries (my injury wasnt skiing related). The original MRI had been acquired in Ireland and I was able to download the MRI data from the Alliance medical image hub and upload the DICOM folder in minutes. I purchased the basic option on a Monday night and got the report back on Thursday morning. Much quicker than the original report from Alliance. The original report didnt make reference to the main source of my problem. As the specialist relies heavily on the MRI report it can be very difficult to get the correct treatment without a clear statement in the report which references the specific issue. Alpine Diagnostics identified all of the same original findings from the original report (giving me a lot of confidence in their ability) in addition to making some additional findings. What I particularly like is the report is presented very well showing pictures of how they made all of their diagnoses. You can also ask questions (which I did) and the radiologist will review them and give you direct advice. They also give a recommendations section at the end which makes it clear what the follow up and treatment requirements are. This is particularly useful as the specialist then has clear advice what needs to be done next. I was able to send the report back to my specialist through my GP. The report also included a statement as to how the injury occurred as the injuries were consistent with that type of injury. That actually confirmed for me that an earlier incident had done a lot of damage to my ankle (when i capsized out of a rowing racing shell) and must have left my ankle vulnerable to picking up the more severe injury later when simply running for a ball. I would recommend to anyone in Ireland who has a more complex issue to submit your data to Alpine Diagnostics as soon as you can download the data while you are still waiting on your Alliance medical report as you will get the report back quicker and don't need to wait to see the specialist to see what the report says. It also puts you in a better position when meeting with the specialist as you know what needs to be done next instead of multiple follow up appointments that cost 200 euro every time. They also have a 24 hour turnaround option if you are nervously waiting on results. For about 60 euros id pay for that extra if its anything serious as it will give you peace of mind.
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Four packages. Choose the depth of review your decision needs.
Alpine Essential
- 1 Swiss subspecialist radiologist assigned to your case
- Independent re-read of one imaging region, your questions answered in the report
- Signed with the radiologist's name and specialist title
One examination, one clear question. A knee, shoulder or spine MRI before a treatment decision, a chest or abdominal CT, an ultrasound, or a scan done abroad that you want read by a Swiss specialist. If your decision is due within days, choose Priority: a binding 24-hour deadline, refunded if we miss it.
Alpine Longitudinal
- 1 subspecialist reads your current exam together with all prior imaging of the region
- Trend report: stable, improved or progressed, referenced to each exam
- The right choice when earlier scans must be compared with the new one
Years of scans and still no clear answer, or a finding that has to be watched over time. One subspecialist reads your current exam next to every earlier exam of the same region and tells you what has changed, what has not, and what it means.
Alpine Conscientious
- 2 subspecialist radiologists read your scans independently
- One consensus report with two named signatures (four-eyes principle)
- Recommended before surgery, for oncological decisions and for reports that go to third parties
A decision you do not want to rest on a single reading: surgery, oncological treatment, a report you will present to an insurer, employer or medical board, or a reading you have reason to doubt. Two subspecialists read independently and agree one report, signed by both.
Alpine Elite
- 2 subspecialist radiologists read your current exam plus all prior imaging
- Consensus longitudinal report with trend analysis, two named signatures
- Save CHF 260 compared with Conscientious and Longitudinal booked separately
A complex history and a major decision. Two subspecialists read your current exam and your complete prior imaging and agree one consensus report with trend analysis. The most thorough review we offer.
Included in every package
- Swiss-licensed subspecialist radiologist(s) matched to your scan type
- Your written questions answered one by one in the report
- Formal radiological report plus plain-language summary, signed with the radiologist's name and specialist title
- Encrypted upload and delivery via Tresorit. DICOM files and prior reports welcome
- Standard delivery within 72 hours included, most reports in under 24 hours. Priority: binding 24-hour deadline, +CHF 100, refunded if we miss it. The clock starts when your images and questionnaire are complete
- MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound and mammography, all body regions. Additional regions: +CHF 180 with one radiologist (Essential, Longitudinal), +CHF 320 with two (Conscientious, Elite)
- No referral needed. Report in English, German, Russian or Italian
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Not sure which package fits your case? Describe your situation to Caterina on WhatsApp (+41 76 531 52 44). She replies personally, usually within a few hours during Swiss working hours, and recommends the right package. Free, no obligation.
Three steps. One signed expert report.
How your radiology second opinion works
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Choose your package and add your questions
Pay securely by card. You then receive your personal encrypted upload link (Tresorit) and a short questionnaire: your history, the questions you want answered, and anything you believe was missed or left unexplained. Upload the DICOM files from a CD, a USB stick or your hospital's portal download. If you get stuck, Caterina helps you step by step.
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A Swiss subspecialist reads your case
Your case goes to a Swiss-licensed specialist radiologist whose subspecialty matches your scan: neuroradiology, musculoskeletal, body, breast or oncological imaging. With Conscientious and Elite, two radiologists read independently and then agree one consensus report. Breast imaging is read on a Barco Coronis OneLook diagnostic display cleared for mammography in Switzerland. Your report is ready in under 24 hours in most cases, and always within the delivery time you chose: Standard 72 hours or Priority 24 hours.
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Receive your signed report, with your questions answered
A formal radiological report in the format your doctor knows: findings, impression and recommendations for the next step, followed by a plain-language summary. Each of your questions is answered in writing. The report carries the name and specialist title of the radiologist who read your scans and is delivered as an encrypted download link by email.
Meet the team
Meet the full team →
Oxana Smagulova
Co-Founder & Medical Director
“Every scan tells a story. My job is to make sure nothing in that story goes unread.”
English · German · Russian
Breast ImagingOncological Imaging and Tumour Staging
Caterina Smagulova
Head of Marketing & Patient Care
“Every patient deserves to feel heard. My job is to make sure no question goes unanswered and no one feels alone in the process.”
English · German · Italian
Patient Care & SupportMarketing Strategy
Frequently asked questions
Anything else? Message Caterina on WhatsApp (+41 76 531 52 44) or write to info@alpinediagnostics.ch. →
How do I send my scans for a radiology second opinion?+
After payment you receive a personal encrypted upload link. Upload the DICOM files of your MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound or mammography; you get them from your imaging centre or hospital on a CD, a USB stick or as a download from the patient portal, and providers are generally obliged to give you a copy on request. Add your earlier reports if you have them. If you only have a CD or are unsure which files to upload, Caterina walks you through it. We correspond in English, German, Russian and Italian.
How quickly will I receive my radiology second opinion?+
Most reports arrive in under 24 hours. Standard delivery is within 72 hours and included in every package. With Priority (+CHF 100) the 24 hours are binding, and we refund the Priority fee if we miss the deadline. The clock starts once your images and your completed questionnaire have reached us. Your report arrives as an encrypted download link by email.
Who reads my scans?+
A Swiss-licensed specialist radiologist with a subspecialty that matches your examination: a musculoskeletal radiologist for a knee MRI, a neuroradiologist for a brain MRI, a breast imaging specialist for a mammogram. Not a general radiologist, not a technician, not an algorithm. The report carries the name and specialist title of the radiologist who read your case. Alpine Diagnostics is independent: we do not operate scanners, we do not perform surgery or treatment, and we have no financial interest in where you are treated next.
Can I give the radiologist my own questions?+
Yes, and we encourage it. The questionnaire has room for your history, your specific questions and anything you believe was missed or left unexplained in the original report. Numbered questions, named anatomical structures, a measurement you want checked, a reporting brief if you are a clinician yourself: all of it goes to the radiologist and each point is answered in writing in the report. If a new question comes up after you have read the report, you can book an additional written answer.
Can I use the report with my doctor, my insurer or a medical board?+
Yes. Every report is a formal radiological interpretation in the format physicians receive from hospital radiology departments: detailed findings, impression and recommendations for the next step, signed with the name and specialist title of a Swiss-licensed radiologist, plus a plain-language summary for you. Treating physicians work with it directly. For insurers, employers, legal representatives or medical boards the report documents the imaging findings objectively; we describe what the images show and do not take sides. Where two signatures carry more weight, choose Conscientious or Elite.
Which imaging types and body regions do you cover?+
MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound and mammography of all body regions: brain and spine, head and neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, breast, joints and the musculoskeletal system. Typical reasons: a treatment or surgical decision, an undiagnosed problem with several prior scans, oncological staging and follow-up, a sports injury, a finding that has to be watched over time, a scan done abroad, or a report you want checked by a specialist in the field. We review existing images; we do not perform scans.
What counts as a region, and what does comparing earlier scans mean?+
One region is one anatomical area in one examination: one knee, the lumbar spine, the brain, the chest. A full spine is three regions. Longitudinal and Elite compare your current examination with your earlier examinations of the same region and report what has changed. Two different examinations of different regions each receive their own report. If two existing reports disagree with each other, tell us before you order and Caterina will recommend the package that resolves the question.
What if the second opinion agrees with my original report?+
Then you have what most patients come for: a second specialist has independently confirmed the reading, and you and your doctor can proceed on solid ground. Published studies report clinically relevant discrepancies in roughly 10 to 30% of second reads, depending on body region and subspecialty. Where we see something different, we say so clearly and explain the reasoning, so that you and your doctor can decide what to do with it.
How much does a radiology second opinion cost?+
Alpine Essential CHF 260 (one radiologist, one region), Alpine Longitudinal CHF 400 (one radiologist, current plus all prior imaging of the region), Alpine Conscientious CHF 460 (two radiologists, one consensus report), Alpine Elite CHF 600 (two radiologists, full imaging history). Each additional region: +CHF 180 with one radiologist, +CHF 320 with two. Standard delivery within 72 hours is included in every package; Priority 24 hours costs +CHF 100, refunded if we miss the deadline. Prices are fixed in Swiss francs; at checkout you see the amount in your local currency. No hidden fees, no subscription.
Is artificial intelligence used for my report?+
No. Artificial intelligence is not used for diagnostic assessment; all conclusions in your report are made by the radiologists. We use AI purely for operational efficiency, to simplify and speed up administrative tasks behind the scenes.
Encrypted from upload to report.
Your images stay private.
Scans and reports are transferred through Tresorit with end-to-end encryption. We process your data under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and in line with the GDPR, and we use your images for one purpose only: your report. Artificial intelligence is not used for diagnostic assessment. Every conclusion in your report comes from the radiologists who read your case.
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