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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Second Opinion for California Patients

An independent review of your diabetic foot ulcer diagnosis, wound status, and treatment plan from Cuban wound-care specialists — providing additional perspective for U.S. patients and families navigating treatment decisions.

3.2 million

adults with diagnosed diabetes in California

California

CA · U.S. Priority Market

Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) to Havana connect through Miami or Fort Lauderdale.

California has the largest number of adults with diagnosed diabetes in the United States, with an estimated 3.2 million affected.

Why Get a Diabetic Foot Second Opinion

A diabetic foot ulcer second opinion provides an independent review of the wound status, treatment history, and current care plan. It offers additional perspective on treatment options, confirms the current approach, and can identify alternative or complementary therapies. La Pradera's wound-care specialists provide comprehensive second-opinion services for U.S. patients, reviewing medical records, wound photos, and treatment history to provide an independent assessment.

What We Review

Wound Status

Review of wound photos, size, depth, and healing progress to assess the current condition.

Treatment History

Evaluation of previous and current treatments, including wound care, medications, and therapies used.

Circulation & Health

Review of vascular studies, blood flow, and overall health factors affecting healing.

Treatment Options

Assessment of the current treatment plan and recommendations for alternative or complementary approaches.

How the Second Opinion Works

1

Submit Records

Provide medical records, wound photos, treatment history, and vascular studies for review.

2

Specialist Review

The wound-care team conducts a comprehensive review of all submitted materials.

3

Written Assessment

Receive a written second-opinion report with wound assessment and treatment recommendations.

4

Optional On-Site Program

For those who wish to proceed, an on-site assessment and treatment program can be arranged.

Traveling from California to Cuba

Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) to Havana connect through Miami or Fort Lauderdale.

Departure Airports:

Los Angeles International (LAX)
San Francisco International (SFO)

La Pradera's international patient services team assists California families with travel coordination, documentation, and all logistics for medical travel to Havana.

Second Opinion FAQ for California

Why should I get a diabetic foot ulcer second opinion?

A second opinion provides an independent review of the wound status and treatment plan, offering additional perspective, confirming the current approach, and potentially identifying alternative treatment options such as Heberprot-P therapy.

Can you review my existing medical records?

Yes. The wound-care team reviews medical history, wound photos, treatment records, vascular studies, and current medications to provide an independent assessment.

How do I start the second-opinion process?

Submit medical records and wound photos through the consultation request form. The international patient services team will guide you through the process and provide instructions for what documentation is needed.

Is the second opinion available remotely?

The initial second-opinion review is based on submitted medical records and wound photos, and can be conducted without travel. An on-site assessment is available for patients who wish to proceed with a treatment program.

How long does the second opinion take?

The review timeline depends on the completeness of submitted records. The international patient services team provides an estimated timeline upon receiving the records.

California Patients — Ready to Learn More?

Contact our international patient services team to discuss treatment options in Cuba for you or your loved one.

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