5 Best Retinoblastoma Treatment Clinics in Spain

This clinic offers Spain's only proton therapy for retinoblastoma, which precisely targets tumors to spare healthy eye tissue. The procedure’s lead ophthalmologist, Dr. Carlos Vergés, has 45 years of experience and trained at Harvard. Diagnostics start from around $470 for an ophthalmologist consultation. Retinoblastoma surgery typically runs $10,580–$14,110, covering surgical fees, anesthesia, hospitalization, materials, and post-operative care.

Hospital Ruber Internacional is a JCI-accredited private hospital in Madrid, Spain. Ranked among Spain's top 6 hospitals by Forbes. Specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology.

• Performed 6,000+ surgeries and 93,000+ consultations in 2022 alone.
• Equipped with Gamma Knife ICON, CyberKnife, Da Vinci Xi, and 3-Tesla MRI.
• Treats both adults and children, with 108 private rooms and 15 luxury suites.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certified for quality and environmental management.

Dr. Luis Madero brings 37 years of pediatric oncology experience focused on retinoblastoma at Quirónsalud Madrid. The clinic's Children's Health Department offers multi-modal care, including chemoreduction, laser photocoagulation, and cryotherapy. Diagnostics start from around $388 for an ophthalmologist consultation. A consultation with Dr. Madero costs around $625, and MRI scans start from around $793 per area.

SJD Barcelona pioneered intra-arterial chemotherapy in Europe back in 2008. This technique targets tumors directly to preserve the eye and achieves a 95% cure rate. Dr. Guillermo Luís Chantada leads the program with over 25 years of experience in pediatric oncology. The center also offers a world-first clinical trial for refractory cases using oncolytic virus therapy. Specialist consultations cost around $200–$700. Treatments include systemic and intravitreal chemotherapy, along with cryotherapy for smaller tumors in this dedicated pediatric cancer facility.

HM Hospitales is a network of 7 medical centers in Madrid and 40 facilities across Spain. Its strengths are oncology, neurosciences, cardiovascular diseases, fertility, pediatrics, and memory disorders. The group is EFQM-certified and was named one of the World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek.

• Only medical facility in Spain with the StealthStation ENT Navigation System for complex sinus and skull base surgeries.
• HM Cancer Center houses a Da Vinci Xi robot, Siemens PET/MRI, Elekta Versa HD, and Novalis linear accelerators.
• HM CIEC cardiovascular center runs the only robot-assisted lab in Madrid for electrophysiological heart exams.
• HM Fertility Center reports a 90% pregnancy rate within the first 3 IVF cycles.
• Free airport transfers and English-speaking translators for international patients.