Best Clinics for Chordoma Treatment in the World: 59 Top-Rated Centers

Spain's first Proton Therapy Centre uses the advanced Proteus One® system with a 220-degree rotating beam for precise targeting. Dr. Raúl Matute, the department head with 23 years and 1,100+ proton therapy treatments, leads the program. A short 5-session course may cost around €12,000–14,000, including planning MRI and all CT scans. The full 70-80 day treatment package typically runs €65,000–75,000 and includes the same imaging and a multidisciplinary tumor board review.

This Johns Hopkins-affiliated center uses CyberKnife and TrueBeam technologies for precise treatment. Prof. Serdar Kahraman leads a multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists. Diagnostic consultation with an oncologist may cost around $170, while an MRI is around $650. CyberKnife radiosurgery runs approximately $16,000, which covers planning, imaging, and therapy sessions.

Prof. Serkan Keskin, a clinical oncologist with 24 years of experience, founded the Memorial Cancer Center. This JCI and ISO-accredited hospital uses comprehensive diagnostics, including NGS molecular analysis. An oncologist consultation may cost around $220, while diagnostic planning with IMRT radiotherapy runs approximately $8,120 for 25 sessions. Surgical removal of skull base chordoma with occipitocervical fusion costs around $35,000 – a package covering surgery, an 18-day stay, and complication insurance.

Dr. Ertugrul Pinar has performed 900+ neurosurgical procedures over 19 years at this JCI-accredited center, which offers MR-LINAC radiotherapy. Consultations start from $140, and a comprehensive diagnostics workup includes CT scans and biopsies. The transnasal resection package is around $31,505, covering surgery with cranial navigation, hospitalization, airport transfers, and interpreter support. MR-LINAC radiotherapy costs around $16,500 for the complete course.

Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) houses the National Center for Sarcomas of Bone and Soft Tissues, with Dr. Ofer Merimsky leading as Israel's top sarcoma specialist. He completed fellowships in Paris and New York, chairs the Israeli Society of Oncologists, and serves on the European Society of Oncology. The center treats 400,000+ patients annually with a 90% oncology success rate, specializing in advanced chordoma care.

Prof. Gerardo Conesa Bertran has performed 1,100+ chordoma treatments. He collaborates with Prof. Oliver, offering 40+ years of microsurgery experience at the JCI-accredited Teknon center, which uses the Da Vinci robot for precise resection. Diagnostics start from €350 for an endoscopy consultation. Surgery typically costs €35,000–45,000, covering the procedure and hospital stay, while proton therapy runs €65,000–75,000.

Wiener Privatklinik's International Oncology Center specializes in chordoma treatment, leveraging Vienna's medical expertise with advanced surgical and radiation therapy approaches. The clinic offers multidisciplinary care involving neurosurgery, orthopedic oncology, and radiation oncology teams. Prof. Christoph Zielinski, a leading oncologist with extensive experience in rare tumors, oversees complex cases with systemic therapy protocols.

Memorial Hospital Bahçelievler (Memorial Bahçelievler Hastanesi) is a multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul with an eco-friendly design. There are a lot of green areas on the hospital territory, which contribute to patients’ psychological comfort and their speedy recovery.

The medical facility specializes in oncology treatments, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, brain surgery, urology, gynecology, general and robotic surgery.

Memorial Antalya Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Turkey. It specializes in medical and radiation oncology, general, plastic, and reconstruction surgery. Memorial Antalya Hospital meets international standards of quality and safety according to the JCI (Joint Commission International), an authoritative organization evaluating world-class medical centers.

Prof. Dr. Ilhan Elmaci specializes in Chordoma treatment with 20+ years of neurosurgical experience, including skull base surgery training at Johns Hopkins and fellowships in Germany. He chairs Turkey's Skull Base Society and serves on the European Skull Base Society executive committee, performing advanced endoscopic and microsurgical techniques.