Best Clinics for Retinoblastoma Treatment in Istanbul: 20 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. Samuray Tuncer is a specialist in pediatric eye cancers with 23 years and 1,100+ procedures. The ISO 9001-certified hospital treats over 40,000 international patients annually. An ophthalmologist consultation may cost around $160. A special retinoblastoma package is around $1,880 and covers 2 nights for patient and companion, transfers, meals, and interpreter services. Complex surgical treatment may cost up to $17,580 for combined procedures.

Prof. Betül Tavil leads the pediatric oncology team at JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, with its Johns Hopkins affiliation. Diagnostics start from around $220 for specialist consultations. Treatment options include targeted SIAC therapy, cryotherapy from around $250, and HIFU around $11,000. The complex retinoblastoma package is around $13,000–$15,000 and includes imaging, consultations, transfers, and an interpreter.

Prof. Dr. Ömer Kamil Doğan, a retina specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI), has published 175 scientific papers on corneal diseases and transplants. The hospital's ophthalmology department offers comprehensive diagnostics and advanced surgical interventions for retinoblastoma.

This Johns Hopkins-affiliated JCI-accredited center provides organ-preserving intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma, reducing systemic toxicity. Diagnostics start from around $100 for a blood test; an ophthalmic oncologist consultation costs $500. The IAC package may cost around $33,000 USD and typically includes a 1–2 day hospitalization and pre-procedure evaluation. Systemic chemotherapy courses run $4,500–$5,000, and cryotherapy sessions cost $1,000–$3,000.

The clinic specializes in pediatric oncology using HIFU ablation for non-invasive tumor targeting. Diagnostics start from $140 for ophthalmologist consultation and $220 for pediatric oncologist consultation. CT scans typically cost $550–$1,000. Enucleation surgery may cost $2,070–$6,250, covering the operation, hospital stay, and meals for patient and companion.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital offers specialized care for retinoblastoma with a team of experienced ophthalmologists. Dr. Ayse Yesim Oral, a member of the World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, brings over 76 years of experience of expertise in pediatric eye health. The hospital holds JCI accreditation, ensuring international treatment standards.

Memorial Göztepe Hospital offers specialized care for Retinoblastoma with a team of experienced ophthalmologists, including Dr. Nurullah Bulut, who has published 26 international peer-reviewed articles and holds a patent for an intraocular lens design. The hospital features advanced diagnostic tools like AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI and 512-slice CT for precise imaging.

DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI is a JCI-accredited eye clinic in Istanbul led by Associate Professor Dr. M. Derda Ozer. It treats nearly 20,000 patients each year, including many from Europe and the Commonwealth. The main focus is cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and retina care.

• Holds TEMOS and EFQM accreditations plus a LEED Platinum eco-building certificate.
• Offers bladeless cataract surgery and SMILE, LASIK, and PRK laser vision correction.
• Employs OCT, corneal tomography, wavefront technology, and digital slit lamps for diagnosis.
• Uses femtosecond lasers and phacoemulsification for minimally invasive cataract removal.
• Provides intravitreal injections and laser therapy for retinal conditions.

Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir is a university hospital affiliated with the Liv Hospital Group. Its main specialties are organ transplant, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, and urology. The hospital reports a 91.7% donor organ acceptance rate.

• The organ transplant team has completed over 1,000 liver and 5,000 kidney transplants.
• PET-CT imaging can detect tumors as small as 1 millimeter.
• Neurosurgery uses neuronavigation with 1 mm accuracy to protect brain function.
• Treats around 2,700 international patients each year.
• Located 40 minutes from Istanbul New Airport on the Bosphorus coast.

Assoc. Prof. Derda Ozer, an ocular oncology specialist with 16 years of experience' experience and over 900 procedures, trained with an ICO-STAAR Surgical Fellowship. Diagnostics start from $150 for a consultation, with a comprehensive package including CT, MRI, and angiography typically costing $2,000–$4,500. Laser, cryotherapy, and intra-arterial chemotherapy sessions each run around $3,500. More complex surgery like vitrectomy with silicone injection may cost up to $9,000, covering all surgical fees and equipment.