Additional information Maastricht Neuro-oncology Center of Expertise

For making an appointment or obtaining information about the procedure, please contact poli.oncologie@mumc.nl.
Your points of contact within the Maastricht UMC+ Center of Expertise for Neuro-Oncology are Dr. M. Broen and Dr. A. Hoeben.

No permission is required to request a second opinion. However, it is advisable to discuss this with your treating specialist or general practitioner.

For Belgian patients, please visit: Vergoeding van behandelingen van Belgische patiënten | Maastricht UMC+.

For all other EU countries

Please provide the following personal information:
• Full name
• Date of birth
• Home address
• Telephone number and email address
• European Health Insurance Card/EHIC (if applicable)

Please also provide your medical information:
• A referral letter from your general practitioner or treating specialist requesting a second opinion
• A summary of your medical history and current diagnosis
• Relevant radiology reports and laboratory results
• A pathology report (if available)

It is advisable to contact your health insurance provider prior to requesting a second opinion. They can inform you about the appropriate procedures and requirements. In many cases, an S2/E112 form is necessary in order to receive reimbursement from your insurer. For more information, please visit: Your Europe | Language selection. 

If your health insurance policy does not cover the costs of a second opinion, you will be responsible for the payment yourself. For an overview of applicable tariffs, please see: Prijzen van behandelingen | Maastricht UMC+

Examples of relevant price list codes:

• 029799077 Outpatient visit, consultation, and feedback
• 029799075 Outpatient visit, consultation, feedback, and additional diagnostics such as an MRI

Contact

If needed, you can contact the Healthcare Administration and Billing Department of Maastricht UMC+ for more information. The department can be reached by phone at +31 43 – 387 72 78 or by email at tariefopgave.feni@mumc.nl.

For more information, please contact poli.oncologie@mumc.nl.

For making an appointment or obtaining information about the procedure, please contact poli.oncologie@mumc.nl.
Your points of contact within the Maastricht UMC+ Center of Expertise for Neuro-Oncology are Dr. M. Broen and Dr. A. Hoeben.

No permission is required to request a second opinion. However, it is advisable to discuss this with your treating specialist or general practitioner.

If you do not have health insurance, or if you reside outside the European Union, we advise you to consult any applicable insurance provider before requesting a second opinion. They may be able to inform you whether (partial) reimbursement is possible. In some cases, a warranty statement is required.

If the costs of a second opinion are not covered by your insurance, you will be responsible for the full payment. For an overview of applicable tariffs, please see:  Prijzen van behandelingen | Maastricht UMC+. 

Examples of relevant price list codes:

• 029799077 Outpatient visit, consultation, and feedback
• 029799075 Outpatient visit, consultation, feedback, and additional diagnostics such as an MRI

Contact

If needed, you can contact the Healthcare Administration and Billing Department of Maastricht UMC+ for more information. The department can be reached by phone at +31 43 – 387 72 78 or by email at tariefopgave.feni@mumc.nl. For more information, please contact poli.oncologie@mumc.nl.

Please provide the following personal information:
• Full name
• Date of birth
• Home address
• Telephone number and email address
• European Health Insurance Card/EHIC (if applicable)

Please also provide your medical information:
• A referral letter from your general practitioner or treating specialist requesting a second opinion
• A summary of your medical history and current diagnosis
• Relevant radiology reports and laboratory results
• A pathology report (if available)

Below you will find the steps for requesting a second opinion at the Brain Tumor Expertise Center, Maastricht UMC+.

Step 1:
Contact your treating physician or general practitioner. Ask for a referral letter for a second opinion.

Step 2:
Preferably contact your health insurance provider. Ask about coverage and required documents (for example, an S2/E112 form or a guarantee statement).

Step 3:
Submit all required documents. Send your personal details and medical information by e-mail to:

poli.oncologie@mumc.nl, Attn. Dr. Broen / Dr. Hoeben
Subject line: Second Opinion – Neuro-Oncology

Step 4:
Medical file review. Once all documents are received, a medical specialist will review your file. You will then be contacted by phone or e-mail to schedule an appointment at the outpatient clinic.

Step 5:
Multidisciplinary consultation. Your case will be discussed within the oncology team in order to provide the best possible advice or treatment plan.

Step 6:
Follow-up consultation and feedback. You will be invited again to the outpatient clinic to discuss the advice. A summary will also be sent to your referring physician.

Questions?
Please feel free to contact our outpatient clinic:
📧 poli.oncologie@mumc.nl
📞 0031 43 387 64 00