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What's the Cost of Thyroid cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in United Arab Emirates?

Thyroid cancer treatment cost in United Arab Emirates typically starts with diagnostic workups like a fine-needle aspiration biopsy, which runs from $300 to $900. Surgical options such as a thyroidectomy range from $6,500 to $11,500, while radioactive iodine therapy costs between $3,800 and $5,500. Final expenses depend on cancer stage, surgical technique, and clinic tier, with savings of approximately 20-40% compared to the US. Top treatment hubs include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Zayed.

Typical Thyroid Cancer Treatment Costs in United Arab Emirates

  • Fine-needle aspiration biopsy: $300 – $900
  • Consultation with an oncologist: $190 – $300
  • PET-CT: $1,300 – $1,900
  • Thyroidectomy: $6,500 – $11,500
  • Therapy with radioactive iodine in thyroid cancer: $3,800 – $5,500
  • Thyroid resection: $7,500 – $12,000
  • Subtotal thyroidectomy: $7,500 – $12,000
  • Proton-beam therapy: $38,000 – $62,000
  • Histopathology revision: $150 – $400
  • Blood test for hormonal profile: $190 – $370

Bookimed Expert Insight: For complex cases, choosing centers with European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) certification is vital. Burjeel Medical City offers integrated oncology care under experts like Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi. Patients seeking international standards should prioritize Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited facilities. Medeor Hospital provides high-value care with 5-star ratings and complimentary airport transfers for international patients.

United Arab EmiratesTurkeyAustria
Thyroidectomy≈ $6,500from $3,900≈ $9,000
Thyroid resection ≈ $7,500from $3,700≈ $7,500
Subtotal thyroidectomy≈ $7,500from $3,000≈ $9,000
Radioiodine therapy≈ $2,200from $2,500≈ $2,400
Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer≈ $14,000from $5,000from $6,700
Data verified by Bookimed as of October 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 177 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Dr. Humaid Obaid Bin Harmal Al Shamsi is an oncologist at Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi. He treats solid tumors, including breast, lung, and colon cancers. He works at a facility accredited by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), which is one of the few in the region with ESMO certification for integrated oncology and palliative care.

  • Treats malignancies such as sarcoma, liver cancer, and thyroid cancer.
  • Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with 350 beds and 200 doctors.
  • Treats gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach and rectal cancer.
  • Works with other specialists at a TEMOS-accredited medical center.

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