Well she was thinking that since this pdoc knows her a bit already that maybe he would have some special insight into her problems.

She really does want a second opinion and it is hard to get one where she lives. There is a lack of specialists (and doctors in general) where she lives.

Lots of people go to the US to see doctors.

But yes, a big part of the reason is because she loves his pdoc and wants to be around him.

Oh well, they can always get together in their yearly get togethers.