6 Best Medulloblastoma Treatment Clinics in Israel

Newsweek ranks Sheba Medical Center among the top 10 hospitals globally. Dr. Michal Yalon leads the pediatric brain tumor service with over 20 years of experience and specialized training from Sick Kids Hospital. Diagnostics start with scintigraphy at around $300 or a brain MRI for $1,000. Surgical tumor removal costs around $22,000, covering the craniotomy and biopsy. Radiotherapy packages run $19,000–$20,500 for two weeks of precision sessions. The hospital operates a dedicated pediatric facility in partnership with MD Anderson.

Prof. Dvora Blumental, a neurooncologist with 49 years of experience trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, directs the service. This JCI-accredited center uses genetic testing like Foundation One CDx for personalized regimens. A consultation with a neurooncologist may cost around $1,050 and includes a comprehensive evaluation. Surgical resection is guided by neuronavigation and 3D brain modeling for precise tumor removal.

Assuta Medical Center specializes in pediatric oncology with advanced treatment options for medulloblastoma. The clinic offers personalized care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Dr. Uriel Wald, a board-certified neurosurgeon, brings extensive experience in neurosurgical procedures for brain tumors, including medulloblastoma.

Rambam Medical Center is a JCI-accredited academic hospital in Haifa, Israel. Recognized among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals. Its top specialties include pediatrics, bone marrow transplantation, and IVF – with Nobel Prize-winning doctors on staff.

• Over 2,000 bone marrow transplants performed to date.
• First in Israel for robotic surgery on a child and transnasal tumor removal.
• Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital has 21 specialty units with family-friendly amenities.
• Advanced technology includes DaVinci robotic surgery, Carto 3 cardiac mapping, SPECT/CT, Pill Cam, and gene mapping.

Herzliya Medical Center has performed 20,000+ surgeries per year since 1983 and holds Israeli Ministry of Health certification. Specialists use advanced imaging-guided techniques for brain tumor removal. The on-site pathology institute provides intraoperative frozen-section diagnosis for immediate surgical guidance. Oncology remains one of the hospital's strongest specialties. Patients have access to MRI and CT scans for surgical planning. The facility offers VIP rooms and an international department with case managers. This private center is recognized for its work in robotic surgery and complex oncology care.

Kaplan Medical Center is a branch of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It specializes in cardiology, ophthalmology, surgery, and HIV/AIDS treatment. The hospital holds JCI accreditation with near-perfect scores.

• Houses the largest HIV center in Israel – Neve Or. It helps HIV-positive parents have healthy babies.
• Ophthalmology department is the country's leader in retina operations and blindness prevention.
• Delivers over 6,000 babies per year at the gynecology and obstetrics department.
• Offers collection and storage of bone marrow cells for onco-hematology treatment.
• Performs laparoscopic surgery through small incisions for faster recovery.