Second Opinions on Lung and Breathing Diagnoses

When a second opinion can help

Dr. Kupferberg gives second opinions to patients aged 16 and over. A second opinion may be worth considering when:

• You have a new diagnosis, such as asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis or sleep apnea, and want to be sure of it
• Symptoms such as cough or shortness of breath continue despite treatment
• You are weighing a treatment that has been recommended to you
• You would like your results explained in English or French
• A doctor abroad needs a report in English

In person or by video

You can have your second opinion in person, at Wolfson Medical Center, Jerusalem, or at the Efrat clinic, or by video visit. A video visit can be easier if it is hard for you to get to a clinic.

If Dr. Kupferberg thinks a breathing test such as spirometry would help, it can be done in the clinic and is charged in addition to the consultation.

What to bring

The fuller the picture, the more useful the review. Please bring the following if applicable, or have them ready for a video visit:

• Medical records — any prior evaluations relevant to your lung/breathing condition
• Pulmonary function tests (PFTs), if previously performed
• Sleep study reports, if you’ve had a sleep test for obstructive sleep apnea or another sleep disorder
• Chest imaging — the actual images, not just the report: chest X-ray or CT on a physical CD, or a live/shareable link to view them directly
• Medication list — current medications, doses, and any drug allergies
• If you use home oxygen or a CPAP/BiPAP machine, please bring the device’s usage data or note the settings

How the review works

Dr. Kupferberg goes through your records, asks about your history and symptoms and, at an in-person visit, examines you. He then explains his assessment in plain language: whether he agrees with the diagnosis and treatment plan, whether he would suggest any changes, and whether further tests could help.

A second opinion works alongside your current care, so keep following your treatment unless your doctor advises otherwise. You can share the findings with your treating doctor, and if your doctors are abroad, Dr. Kupferberg can issue a comprehensive medical report in English.

Certified in the US and Israel

Dr. Kupferberg trained in Canada and the US and is also certified in Israel:

• Triple board certified in the US: pulmonary, critical care and internal medicine
• Certified in Israel in pulmonary and internal medicine
• MD from McGill University; fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at the University of California San Diego
• More than 25 years of clinical practice

Frequently asked questions