About the Series

Autism, Medical Radiation and Sugar are three of the often controversial topics debated during the new season of Second Opinion: Taking Charge of Your Healthcare.

The 13 new episodes will begin airing in the Fall, 2011. Since its 2004 launch, Second Opinion has been seen on more than 285 public television stations nationwide.

Host Dr. Peter Salgo engages a panel of medical professionals and patients. The topics? The latest on Cardiac Care, Colon Cancer, Chronic Pain Management, and more.

The results? Honest, in-depth discussions about life-changing medical decisions.

Using intriguing, real-life medical cases, the specialists grapple with diagnosis and treatment options to give viewers the most up-to-date, accurate medical information.

With a better understanding of complex health issues, patients can navigate the medical system for better health outcomes.

Relevant and accessible to both patients and physicians, Second Opinion works to improve doctor/patient communication and empower viewers to take charge of their own healthcare. It’s health literacy in a format that engages and entertains viewers.