{"id":4680,"date":"2025-08-06T11:43:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T09:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/?page_id=4680"},"modified":"2026-06-22T14:48:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T12:48:41","slug":"online-pain-consultation-with-a-doctor-via-video-call","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/online-pain-consultation-with-a-doctor-via-video-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Pain Consultation with a Doctor via Video Call"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/cv-en\/\">Dr. Zeljko Kojadinovic, MD, PhD \u2013<\/a>&nbsp;Neurosurgeon and Pain Management Specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last medically reviewed: November 7, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before contacting us, please read our <a href=\"\/en\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy <\/a>and <a href=\"\/en\/terms-of-use\/\">Terms of Use.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* Base container style *\/\n.ptns-toc-simple {\n    max-width: 380px;\n    margin: 0 0 22px 0;\n    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\n}\n\n\/* Card\/Box style *\/\n.ptns-toc-simple .card {\n    background: #f6fdff;\n    border: 1px solid #d6f0fb;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 12px;\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(2, 24, 40, 0.04);\n}\n\n\/* Header\/Summary style *\/\n.ptns-toc-simple summary {\n    list-style: none;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    gap: 12px;\n    padding: 0;\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n}\n\n.ptns-toc-simple summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none;\n}\n\n\/* Title style *\/\n.ptns-toc-simple .title {\n    font-weight: 800;\n    font-size: 22px;\n    color: #032f49;\n    margin: 0;\n    line-height: 1.05;\n}\n\n\/* Toggle arrow\/text style *\/\n.ptns-toc-simple summary::after {\n    content: \"\u25b8 Show\";\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #07557a;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(4, 64, 100, 0.08);\n    padding: 6px 10px;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    font-size: 13px;\n}\n\n.ptns-toc-simple details[open] summary::after {\n    content: \"\u25be Hide\";\n}\n\n\/* List container and item style *\/\n.ptns-toc-simple ul {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n}\n\n.ptns-toc-simple li {\n    position: relative;\n    padding-left: 26px;\n    margin: 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    font-size: 16px;\n}\n\n\/* Bullet point style (blue circle) *\/\n.ptns-toc-simple li::before {\n    content: \"\";\n    width: 7px;\n    height: 7px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    background: #034b66;\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 8px;\n    top: 8px;\n}\n\n\/* Link style *\/\n.ptns-toc-simple a {\n    color: #034b66;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n.ptns-toc-simple a:hover {\n    color: #021f2b;\n    text-decoration: underline;\n}\n\n\/* Responsive adjustments *\/\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n    .ptns-toc-simple {\n        max-width: 100%;\n    }\n    .ptns-toc-simple li {\n        font-size: 15px;\n        padding-left: 22px;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"ptns-toc-simple\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n    <div class=\"card\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ptns-toc-label\">\n        <details>\n            <summary>\n                <h3 id=\"ptns-toc-label\" class=\"title\">Contents<\/h3>\n            <\/summary>\n\n            <ul>\n                <li><a href=\"#whyitworks\">Telehealth: Why It Works<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#purpose\">Purpose of Online Pain Consultation<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#ai\">AI and Complex Pain Cases<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#syndromes\">Types of Pain Syndromes Treated<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#failurereasons\">Why Traditional Treatments Fail<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#process\">How Consultation Is Conducted<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#advantages\">Advantages of Online Consultations<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#secondopinion\">Neurosurgical Second Opinion Online<\/a><\/li>\n\n                <li style=\"margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"#what-makes-different\">What Makes This Different<\/a><\/li>\n                \n                <li style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"#start-consultation\">Start Your Telehealth Consultation<\/a><\/li>\n\n                <li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li>\n                <li><a href=\"#additionalinfo\">Additional Information and Resources<\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/details>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style> \nh2, h3 { \n    scroll-margin-top: 110px; \n} \n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whyitworks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Telehealth: Why It Works for Chronic Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Persistent pain (for example, various neuralgias) can only be resolved by a specialist who truly understands the pain anatomy. This means knowing all possible pain sources for each pain syndrome\u2014usually 10 to 30\u2014and how to prove which one is causing the problem (e.g.,<a href=\"\/en\/trigeminal-neuralgia-facial-pain\/\"> facial pain<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/low-back-pain-different-causes-different-treatments\/\">low back pain<\/a>, postherpetic neuralgia, etc).  In many cities, such an expert is not available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The point is not to be examined in a clinic by any doctor, but to speak with a specialist who knows the anatomy of your pain. They know which questions to ask, where to instruct you to press with your finger, and which movements to make to see what provokes the pain. Telemedicine, with the assistance of artificial intelligence, allows for diagnosis without a traditional in-office exam. That is why today most persistent pains can be resolved through a video consultation with such a specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This review during the video consultation might sound deceptively simple<\/strong> \u2014 perhaps like a routine questionnaire you feel you have already answered, or something less advanced than an MRI scan. However, this is simply not the case. Only a specialist with deep knowledge of pain anatomy knows exactly which questions to ask, where to instruct you to press, and which movements reveal the true source of pain that imaging alone cannot show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply send a message on Viber or WhatsApp now. It\u2019s easy, affordable, and effective. In your message, briefly write your name and your main complaint, and we will take care of the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"\/en\/step-by-step-how-the-pain-online-consultation-works\/\">Schematic explanation of the video consultation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"\/en\/pain-consultation-faq\/\">Answers to questions about the process and success of video consultations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"420\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/online-konsultacije-2.jpg\" alt=\"online konsultacije u le\u010denju bola u vratu i vratnim \u017eilama\" class=\"wp-image-1062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/online-konsultacije-2.jpg 888w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/online-konsultacije-2-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/online-konsultacije-2-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; margin-top: 40px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #004466;\">Start Your Telehealth Consultation with a Pain Specialist<\/h2>\n  <p>If your pain treatment has failed or you&#8217;re unsure what to do next \u2014 don&#8217;t wait. A detailed telehealth consultation can help identify the exact cause of your pain, even if previous therapies didn\u2019t work.<\/p>\n  \n  <ul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n    <li>\u2714 First, send a short message describing your problem<\/li>\n    <li>\u2714 You\u2019ll receive a reply within 24 hours if and how we can help \u2014 including the consultation cost and a suggested time<\/li>\n    <li>\u2714 Only then, you can send your medical documentation<\/li>\n    <li>\u2714 The video consultation is followed by a written report and follow-up questions (up to 10 days)<\/li>\n    <li>\u2714 Secure payment via PayPal (USD invoice) \u2013 Bank transfer available if needed<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n    <div style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Consultation fees typically range from $180\u2013250, depending on the complexity of your case.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333; margin-top: 4px;\">\n      This is within the usual range for specialist telehealth consultations worldwide. Thousands of patients worldwide already use telehealth consultations for second opinions \u2014 it\u2019s safe, accepted, and effective.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/381628534555\" style=\"background-color: #25D366; color: white; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none;\">\ud83d\udcf1 WhatsApp Message<\/a>\n    <a href=\"mailto:zkoja@yahoo.com\" style=\"background-color: #0073aa; color: white; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none;\">\u2709 Email Us<\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/m.me\/zeljko.kojadinovic.3\" style=\"background-color: #1877f2; color: white; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none;\">\ud83d\udcac Messenger Chat<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"purpose\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose of an Online Pain Consultation and How It Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of a pain syndrome consultation is to precisely identify the location of the pain source and the pathological process occurring there. This is successfully achieved by reviewing your medical records and speaking with you via video call. During the call, the doctor will ask key questions, instruct you where to press, and guide you through specific movements to provoke the pain. Video consultation is also known as a virtual visit, video visit, online consultation, remote consultation or telehealth appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such an examination is often more effective than an in\u2011office visit to a doctor who does not have deep expertise in this field. Based on the findings, an individualized combination of medications can be prescribed. Many patients have already tried one part of this strategy \u2014 medication, supplements, physiotherapy, dental treatment, diet changes, or injections \u2014 but not the complete\u00a0<strong>mechanism-based approach<\/strong>. This is one of the common reasons why\u00a0<strong>pain becomes persistent<\/strong>. It must be emphasized that once the cause of the pain is identified, an appropriate combination of medications is sufficient to resolve it, making surgical interventions unnecessary for the majority of patients. Patients often assume that because they have already tried medications, they now require a specific procedure, but this is simply not the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to resolve the pain within 10 days. After that, medication is continued for a total of 6 weeks to achieve a lasting effect, at which point treatment is gradually tapered. This can be achieved in <strong>the majority<\/strong> of patients with chronic, persistent pain in any part of the body that responded poorly to previous treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout this time, the treating physician remains available for any questions via message. This method of diagnosing and treating pain has been successfully used for 12 years, with thousands of successfully treated patients worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ai\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complex Chronic Pain Cases and the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Online Consultations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients who contact us often have complex medical problems. These cases may require additional consultation with literature or colleagues who have had similar cases. Today, this is easiest with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), which has access to the complete medical literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we encounter a complex case, we analyze it <a href=\"\/en\/artificial-intelligence-ai-in-the-analysis-of-pain-and-complex-medical-conditions\/\">using AI before <\/a>or after the video consultation. The key to effective AI use is not just having access, but knowing how to present the case through questions and follow\u2011up inquiries, analyze it together, and reach a solution. There is nothing in medicine that can replace experience. However, experience should always be enhanced and validated through new literature, consultations with colleagues, and the use of AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"syndromes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Chronic Pain Syndromes Treated in an Online Consultation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All forms of long\u2011lasting and persistent pain can be treated this way, including headaches, <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/neck-pain-different-causes-different-treatments\/\">neck pain<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"\/en\/trigeminal-neuralgia-facial-pain\/\">facial pain<\/a>, back pain, herpes zoster neuralgia, <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/pudendal-neuralgia-causes-diagnosis-treatment\/\">pudendal neuralgia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/intercostal-neuralgia\/\">intercostal neuralgia, <\/a><a href=\"\/en\/interstitial-cystitis-pain-assessment\/\">pain in interstitial cystitis<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/pain-mimics-organ-disease\/\">pain that mimics organ disease<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/shoulder-pain-causes-diagnosis-treatment\/\">shoulder pain<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/lumbar-disc-herniation-and-sciatica\/\">lumbar disc herniation,&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/postsurgical-pain-syndromes\/\">postsurgical pain,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/tarlov-cysts-and-pain-second-opinion\/\">Tarlov cyst<\/a> pain, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"failurereasons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Traditional Chronic Pain Treatments Can Fail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the page \u201c<a href=\"\/en\/pain-treatment-failure-reasons\/\">Possible Reasons for Poor Pain Treatment Effectiveness\u201d <\/a>for an explanation of why conventional chronic pain treatments often fail\u2014and what we do differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How an Online Pain Consultation Is Conducted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"\/en\/step-by-step-how-the-pain-online-consultation-works\">Schematic explanation of the video consultation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Topics of these consultations can include all neurosurgical diseases of the brain, spine, or nerves described on our website (brain tumors, meningiomas, gliomas, neurinomas, brain injuries, herniated discs, brain aneurysms, nerve injuries, etc.) as well as all types of long\u2011lasting and persistent pain (headaches, neck pain, <a href=\"\/en\/trigeminal-neuralgia-facial-pain\/\">facial pain,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/atypical-trigeminal-neuralgia-when-facial-pain-treatment-fails\/\">atypical trigeminal neuralgia<\/a>, back pain, herpes zoster neuralgia, intercostal neuralgia, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The online consultation process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You first send a message with a short description of your symptoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We quickly respond to let you know if we can help, what documentation to send, the consultation fee, and propose a time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You then send, by email or mobile app, a description of your symptoms and details about your condition, along with any questions you have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have medical records, send them as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After reviewing all the information, we may ask additional questions to prepare for the consultation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The video consultation with the specialist takes place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the consultation, we provide a signed report with our opinion on the condition and treatment recommendations. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We follow your recovery with messages and answer any follow\u2011up questions for 10 days during the recommended therapy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach allows us to detect and resolve problems in a high percentage of cases, even when the pain has been long\u2011lasting and seems unsolvable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"advantages\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of Online Consultations for Chronic Pain Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not limited to a short visit\u2014follow\u2011up questions can be asked as they arise. In a standard in\u2011office visit (about 10\u201320 minutes), the doctor reviews your records, talks briefly, and writes a report, often without prior preparation for complex cases. In our case, you send your documentation and medical history first. We analyze it, ask follow\u2011up questions if necessary, and for complex cases, we consult literature, AI, or colleagues with similar cases. We then start the consultation prepared, which lasts 30 minutes, followed by a detailed report. We continue to answer your questions via messages for the next 10 days. In this way, you speak with a knowledgeable specialist who has already prepared for your case. The total time devoted to your case is about 90\u2013120 minutes (reviewing records, consulting literature\/colleagues, preparing questions, consultation, writing the report, and follow\u2011up answers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For complex cases, AI or other expert consultation is used before the video call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will have enough time until everything is clear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No travel is needed, and you get an opinion from an expert who knows all causes of pain and has vast experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is often the most effective and most affordable treatment if you have long\u2011lasting pain that local doctors have not resolved. In most cases, your pain will be relieved quickly and more effectively than with other methods, often in just 1\u20133 consultations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"secondopinion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/en\/second-opinion-in-neurosurgery-trusted-insight\/\">Online Neurosurgical Second Opinion<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also get a second opinion on the best neurosurgical treatment approach. If you have been diagnosed and offered surgical or non\u2011surgical treatment, we can provide our view on whether surgery is indicated, what operative methods exist, where in the country such surgeries are performed, what the risks are, and how to minimize them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #005c99; background-color: #f4faff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n  <h2 id=\"what-makes-different\" style=\"color: #005c99; margin-top: 0;\">What Makes This Consultation Different<\/h2>\n  <p>Many patients are told their pain is due to \u201cdegenerative changes\u201d on imaging \u2014 but the real source is often missed. I work from the principle that there is always a specific pain point \u2014 in a muscle, joint, ligament, or nerve \u2014 and it can often be found even when MRI or CT scans look normal.<\/p>\n  <p>During the video consultation, I review your records, ask precise questions, and guide you through simple movement and pressure tests you perform yourself. This allows us to pinpoint the exact anatomical source of your pain \u2014 by reproducing or relieving it through specific actions.<\/p>\n  <p>This functional assessment has the same diagnostic value as an in\u2011person exam. Effective treatment starts only after the true cause of pain is identified \u2014 and that begins with a conversation led by a physician who knows pain anatomy and every structure that can generate pain in your case.<\/p>\n  <p>Applied successfully for over 12 years with thousands of patients worldwide, this method can improve even long\u2011term chronic pain \u2014 often reducing the need for medications, immobilization, or unnecessary surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; margin-top: 40px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n    <h2 id=\"start-consultation\" style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #004466;\">Start Your Telehealth Consultation with a Pain Specialist<\/h2>\n    <p>If your pain treatment has failed or you&#8217;re unsure what to do next \u2014 don&#8217;t wait. A detailed telehealth consultation can help identify the exact cause of your pain, even if previous therapies didn\u2019t work.<\/p>\n    \n    <ul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; list-style-type: none;\">\n        <li>\u2714 First, send a short message describing your problem<\/li>\n        <li>\u2714 You\u2019ll receive a reply within 24 hours if and how we can help \u2014 including the consultation cost and a suggested time<\/li>\n        <li>\u2714 Only then, you can send your medical documentation<\/li>\n        <li>\u2714 The video consultation is followed by a written report and follow-up questions (up to 10 days)<\/li>\n        <li>\u2714 Secure payment via PayPal (USD invoice) \u2013 Bank transfer available if needed<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n        <div style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Consultation fees typically range from $180\u2013250, depending on the complexity of your case.<\/div>\n\n        <div style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\">\n            Based on our medical report, reimbursement can often be obtained if your insurance plan allows it.\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333; margin-top: 6px;\">\n            This is within the usual range for specialist telehealth consultations worldwide. Thousands of patients worldwide already use telehealth consultations for second opinions \u2014 it\u2019s safe, accepted, and effective.\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/381628534555\" style=\"background-color: #25D366; color: white; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none;\">\ud83d\udcf1 WhatsApp Message<\/a>\n        <a href=\"mailto:zkoja@yahoo.com\" style=\"background-color: #0073aa; color: white; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none;\">\u2709 Email Us<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/m.me\/zeljko.kojadinovic.3\" style=\"background-color: #1877f2; color: white; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none;\">\ud83d\udcac Messenger Chat<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before contacting us, please read our <a href=\"\/en\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy <\/a>and <a href=\"\/en\/terms-of-use\/\">Terms of Use.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- FAQ Section -->\n<h2 id=\"faq\" style=\"margin-top: 40px; color: #004466;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<details style=\"color: #000 !important; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n  <summary><strong>Can a precise diagnosis be made without an in\u2011person examination?<\/strong><\/summary>\n  <div>\n    Yes. During a video consultation, the doctor will guide you to press or move specific points yourself and observe the pain response. Medical imaging (MRI, X\u2011ray) can help, but is often less important than your description and reaction to these tests.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details style=\"color: #000 !important; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n  <summary><strong>How is this different from a standard doctor\u2019s appointment?<\/strong><\/summary>\n  <div>\n    Unlike the usual 10\u201320 minute in\u2011office visit, our process starts with a review of your records before the consultation, followed by targeted questions and movement tests. The total time devoted to your case is about 90\u2013120 minutes, including preparation and follow\u2011up.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details style=\"color: #000 !important; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n  <summary><strong>Can I ask follow\u2011up questions after the consultation?<\/strong><\/summary>\n  <div>\n    Yes. You can send questions via messages for up to 10 days after your video consultation. \n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details style=\"color: #000 !important; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n  <summary><strong>What if my case is complex?<\/strong><\/summary>\n  <div>\n    For complex cases, we review relevant medical literature, consult artificial intelligence tools, and discuss with colleagues who have experience with similar cases\u2014before your video call. This ensures a fully prepared consultation.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n  <summary><strong>Can I get reimbursed by my health insurance for this consultation?<\/strong><\/summary>\n  <div style=\"margin-top: 8px;\">\n    Reimbursement depends on your individual insurance plan and the type of coverage you have. Based on our experience, many patients have obtained reimbursement without major difficulties, especially if they had out-of-network or similar benefits. We do not bill insurance companies directly.\n    <br><br>\n    We provide a formal medical report and a detailed invoice containing the clinical information typically required for reimbursement claims.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"additionalinfo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information and Resources on Online Pain Consultation and Telemedicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/treatment-tests-and-therapies\/benefits-of-telemedicine\">Details on the possibilities of telemedicine in remote diagnosis and treatment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/online-konsultacije-4.jpg\" alt=\"video consultation with a pain specialist\" class=\"wp-image-1064\" style=\"width:321px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/online-konsultacije-4.jpg 512w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/online-konsultacije-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/en\/neurosurgery-and-pain-consultation\/\">English homepage \u2013 overview of neurosurgery and pain consultation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Author:&nbsp;Dr. Zeljko Kojadinovic, MD, PhD \u2013&nbsp;Neurosurgeon and Pain Management Specialist Last medically reviewed: November 7, 2025 Before contacting us, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. 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