Best Doctors

Get the best medical advice for you and your family - at no additional cost

As a Vero Rural customer, you and your family have access to the world's expert medical practitioners through the Best Doctors service.

This gives you access not just to a second opinion - but the best second opinion.

Are you a Vero Rural customer? Start using Best Doctors today:

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Included with your Rural policy

Expert advice on any medical condition from an experienced New Zealand GP

Valued at $200 per question

No extra cost for Vero Rural customers

In depth medical reviews by world leading specialists

Valued at $8,000 per review

No extra cost for Vero Rural customers

Fast answers online to any medical questions you have - within 48 hours

Helpful tools and valuable online health resources whenever you need them

24/7 online symptom checker and wellness video library

Unlimited access for you, your partner and your children

No additional cost to use Best Doctors

What our customer say about Best Doctors

Marie

"We lived with this disease hanging over our heads for so long, but it's awesome to know we're okay."

Marie had a family history of retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a genetic eye disorder that can lead to severe vision impairment or even blindness. She had always been worried that her two sons Daniel (15) and Steven (10) might develop the disease. So when Daniel mentioned having blurry vision while playing football, she immediately feared the worst.

Marie called Best Doctors and was soon in contact with one of the world’s top specialists in retinal diseases. He immediately calmed her fears that she was not a carrier, and arranged for genetic testing to confirm the diagnosis. He also gave Marie and her boys practical advice on diet and other supplements to ensure optimum eye health for the whole family.

Michelle

"The Best Doctors team was genuinely interested in helping us. And they really listened."

Michelle was just about to start university when she was diagnosed with a rare and very serious disorder. Symptoms included kidney failure, anaemia, dangerously high blood pressure and loss of vision. Best Doctors subsequently contacted an internationally renowned nephrologist who provided Michelle’s mother with specific treatment alternatives that she could discuss with the treating doctors. Since starting on her new treatment, Michelle has seen a dramatic improvement in her health.

Brendan

"Until Best Doctors, I had not been able to get a diagnosis."

After unknowingly removing lead-based paint from a door with a heat gun, Brendan suffered for years with eye problems and headaches. Despite several visits to medical professionals, his condition did not improve. Thanks to Best Doctors his condition was diagnosed as a corneal disorder and Brendan has now regained his quality of life - especially on the golf course!

Paul

"Both my GP and specialist were impressed by the service."

About 15 years ago Paul went to see his doctor complaining of shortness of breath whenever he did any exercise or strenuous activity.

He was soon diagnosed with COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. But his condition worsened, with a lung transplant seemingly the only answer.

Thanks to Best Doctors - who worked in conjunction with his specialist and GP - Paul has received invaluable insight into managing his condition with regular lung and liver testing, and he now enjoys a much improved lifestyle.

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Important information

Excesses, terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply to these policies. Please check the policy wording for details of cover. The provision of cover is subject to the underwriting criteria that apply at the time.

Our website provides general information about our products and services to help you make choices when it comes to protecting the things in life and business that really matter and is not intended to be financial advice. For advice on product suitability, please contact your financial adviser.

Best Doctors isn't insurance and it doesn't replace your relationship with your current doctor or medical specialist. Information about the history of Best Doctors and choice of specialists was sourced from Best Doctors. Vero Insurance Limited reserves the right to withdraw the service or to change the terms on which the service is provided to customers at any time. Copyright 1998-2018 Best Doctors. All Rights Reserved. Best Doctors and the star-in-cross logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Best Doctors in the European Community, the United States and in other countries, and are used under license.

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