


Brain Cancer Treatment in Schneider Center for Children Medicine
About the clinic
Brain cancer treatment at Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel in Petach Tikva focuses on high cure rates and specialized pediatric neurosurgery. The hospital serves as the national center for pediatric oncology, where over two-thirds of children with cancer are successfully cured. The facility holds JCI accreditation and the prestigious Accreditation Canada Diamond Status for safety and quality.
Pediatric neurosurgery and oncology
Dr. Amir Karshanovich directs the neurosurgery and craniofacial clinic at the center. He leads a team specializing in complex procedures for children with brain tumors. The hospital is affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University and belongs to the Clalit Group. Patients have access to a full range of therapies and support services during their recovery.
Diagnostic and treatment methods
The clinic uses advanced imaging and surgical techniques to manage brain tumors in children. The medical team follows protocols designed to remove tumors while protecting healthy brain tissue. Available options include:
- Imaging diagnostics. Doctors use MRI and CT scans to detect the size and exact location of brain tumors.
- Pediatric brain tumor surgery. This involves a craniotomy for the surgical removal of the tumor. A typical complex surgery may last around 8 hours.
- Oncology care. The center provides chemotherapy, biologic therapy, and targeted treatments. These methods help destroy remaining cancer cells.
- Rehabilitation. Post-surgical programs help children return to their normal lives after tumor removal.
International patient support
The center provides dedicated services for families traveling from abroad for medical care. These services help make the stay in Israel easier for the patient and their relatives. Support includes:
- Airport transfers. The clinic arranges transportation between the airport and the medical center.
- Interpreter services. Language assistance is available to help families communicate with the medical staff.
- Specialized nursing. Pediatric nurses trained in oncology care provide 24-hour support during the hospital stay.
To learn more about the treatment options at Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, you may leave a request on Bookimed.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| CyberKnife | Price on request | |
| Stomach cancer surgery | Price on request | |
| Bone marrow transplantation | Price on request |
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Schneider Center for Children Medicine: more details about the clinic
Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, also affectionately known as Schneider Children's, is an international medical center in Petach Tikva. It is a highly specialized care hospital, dedicated exclusively to the well-being of all children and adolescents. This center is a leader in many medical specializations.
Schneider Children's is located in the small town of Petach Tikva in the vicinity of Israel’s capital.
The center handles children from Israel and other countries providing quality medical services. It is the center of excellence in cardiology, hematology-oncology, immunology, surgery, diabetes treatment, computer visualization, and transplantation of internal organs and bone marrow. Special care nursery is is an unparalleled center of caring and compassion.
Schneider Children's includes several divisions. National hematology-oncology center provides care for children with cancer. More than two thirds of patients are cured with cutting edge treatment. Over the past ten years, this department conducts auto- and allotransplantation of bone marrow, as well as the most difficult operations in bone marrow transplant, even from non-blood relatives.
Schneider Children's includes the renowned Pediatric Cardiology Institute which is the biggest center for diagnostics and effective treatment of heart disorders in Israel. Every year specialists perform more and more complex surgeries resulting in complete recovery. Doctors of this hospital cooperate successfully with colleagues from the USA.
The hospital comprises a pediatric division, a rehabilitation division, specialized divisions and a special care nursery.
Schneider Children's includes:
- Pediatric Cardiology Institute;
- National Pediatric Center for Hematology-Oncology;
- Pediatric Center for gastroenterology and nutrition;
- Orthopedic Service;
- Pediatric Center for urology;
- Center for children’s rehabilitation and development.
Pediatric urology division deserves special attention. Every year in the walls of the hospital about four hundred operations are performed. Premises for operations are equipped with modern medical equipment, including the latest endoscopic equipment designed specifically for the diagnosis of diseases of the children’s genitourinary system.
Famous Pediatric Institute for gastroenterology and nutrition is a unique center diagnostics and treatment of hepatic, gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders, including liver disease - chronic and acute. This division cooperates with the medical faculty of Sackler Faculty. Children’s orthopedic service is one of the most important services of the Centre. It deals with serious diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including deformities of legs and hands of children.
Modern Center for Development and Rehabilitation provides a wide range of outpatient clinical services for young patients including services for newborn babies and teenagers with retardation associated with neurological diseases. These are speech, cognitive and language disorders and learning difficulties. Each year, a group of specialists examines about 4,000 children. Well-known experts from around the world work for this center.
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Kaplan St 14, Petah Tikva, Israel
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