Best Clinics for Retinoblastoma Treatment in the World: 56 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 €134. A special retinoblastoma package is around €1,600 and covers 2 nights for patient and companion, transfers, meals, and interpreter services. Complex surgical treatment may cost up to €14,950 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. Alp Özkan is a Johns Hopkins-trained pediatric oncologist. The JCI-accredited center offers intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) for about $35,000, which delivers treatment directly to the ophthalmic artery. Diagnostics may cost around $100 for a blood test to $650 for an MRI scan. A standard chemotherapy course typically runs $4,500–$7,500, covering a full medication cycle. The clinic provides free interpreter services.

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 €400 for an ophthalmologist consultation. Retinoblastoma surgery typically runs €9,000–€12,000, covering surgical fees, anesthesia, hospitalization, materials, and post-operative care.

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.

Dr. Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin specializes in pediatric ophthalmology with 15 years of experience and 900+ treatments performed at this JCI-accredited hospital. Diagnostics start from $100 for blood analysis. Treatment typically includes chemotherapy at around $3,930 per course, which covers a two-day hospitalization, meals, and a companion stay. Surgery costs range from around $2,070 for eye enucleation.

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 25 years of expertise in pediatric eye health. The hospital holds JCI accreditation, ensuring international treatment standards.

Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is recognized for its high success rate in oncology treatment, including Retinoblastoma, with a 90% average success rate. The clinic is internationally acclaimed and serves over 400,000 patients annually. Dr. Ronit El Hasid, a leading pediatric oncohematologist with extensive experience in bone marrow and umbilical blood transplantation, has conducted over 300 transplantations and authored 50 scientific publications.

Asklepios Hospital Barmbek specializes in oncology and treats 80,000+ patients annually. Dr. Ulrich Schaudig, Head of Ophthalmology with 21+ years of experience, focuses on pediatric eye conditions including retinoblastoma. The hospital is part of Germany's largest healthcare network, Asklepios Kliniken.

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.