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Best Hospitals for Brain tumor treatment in Italy 2024

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Brain tumor Treatment Overview in Italy

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Arrival

  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel or clinic.
  • Completion of necessary paperwork.
  • Settling into your hotel or clinic room.

Diagnostics

  • Initial consultation with a neurosurgeon.
  • Brain imaging via MRI or CT scan.
  • Biopsy for histological examination, if necessary.

Treatment Plan Development

  • Review of diagnostic test results.
  • Discussion of treatment options by the medical team.
  • Finalizing the treatment plan with patient consent.

Treatment

  • Surgery under general anesthesia to remove the tumor.
  • Radiation therapy or chemotherapy as adjunct treatment.
  • Medication management for symptom relief.

Follow-up

  • Regular post-treatment checks with neurosurgeon.
  • Periodic imaging to monitor for tumor recurrence.
  • Medication adjustment based on patient"s response.

Rehabilitation

  • Physical therapy for movement and strength restoration.
  • Speech therapy if communication ability was affected.
  • Psychological support to cope with changes.

Please note that only a trained medical professional can determine an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan for a brain tumor. This guide is a general outline and may vary based on individual patient needs. Additional diagnostic methods like PET scans or additional treatments like targeted therapies may also be beneficial.

What's the Cost of Brain tumor Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures in Italy?

The cost of brain tumor treatment can range from $12,710 to $30,380:

  • Turkey: Gamma Knife from $6,950 to $8,700, Brain tumor removal from $7,000 to $22,000, Proton-beam therapy from $10,000 to $50,000, CyberKnife for brain tumor from $4,710 to $8,080.
  • Spain: Gamma Knife from $10,400 to $10,830, Brain tumor removal from $20,000 to $30,000, Proton-beam therapy from $27,300 to $91,000, CyberKnife for brain tumor from $6,770 to $12,970.
  • Germany: Gamma Knife from $8,820 to $12,400, Brain tumor removal from $15,000 to $45,000, Proton-beam therapy from $30,000 to $60,000, CyberKnife for brain tumor from $5,600 to $13,570.

The doctor will determine the total treatment cost based on your needs and past treatments. You may not need to redo previous tests, which could save money.

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Turkey Austria Spain
Brain tumor removal from $18000 -from $26293
Consultation with a neurosurgeon from $100 from $200 from $208
Extended analysis of blood from $250 -from $1041
Consultation of a radiologist from $120 -from $580
Craniotomy from $14000 -from $18743
Radiation therapy for brain tumor from $2000 -from $3645
Brain tumor surgery from $19000 -from $10413
Gamma Knife for brain tumor from $4750 -from $15619
Brain MRI with contrast from $320 --
CyberKnife for brain tumor from $6800 -from $3124
Gamma Knife from $4500 --
Brain FDG PET from $1000 -from $1952
CT of the paranasal sinuses from $150 --
Proton-beam therapy --from $23138
Tomotherapy from $10000 from $1000 from $7289
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Best Brain tumor Treatment Centers in Italy: 6 Verified Options and Prices
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San Raffaele
Highest-Rated Clinic for Brain tumor Treatment

San Raffaele

Italy, Milan
4.5
Excellent
• 59 reviews

Ospedale San Raffaele (San Raffaele Research Hospital) in Milan is one of the largest research hospitals in Europe. It applies ad hoc methods for rare immune system and genetic diseases treatment.

Among its achievements — the world's first stem cell therapy for patients with severe combined immune deficiency disorder (ADA-SCID).

Oncology, oncohematology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiovascular surgery, urology, and gynecology are the strongest specialities here.

Surgeons of the hospital perform over 52,000 operations annually.

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Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare Accrediatation certificate for San Raffaele
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for San Raffaele
Suma • Jan 29, 2020
Bookimed booked everything for me was so fast and efficient the doctor was very good and reassuring, I would recommend everyone use bookimed to book they helped me out so much when I was literally stuck and didn’t know how to get the appointment.
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San Donato Hospital
Most Popular Clinic for Brain tumor Treatment

San Donato Hospital

Italy, Milan
4.8
Excellent
• 39 reviews

Policlinico San Donato is a leading Italian clinic for cardiology and cardiac surgery.

Doctors perform over 9,400 open and minimally invasive operations on the heart and blood vessels annually. It is the largest number in the country.

Сardiology, heart surgery, arrhythmology, and rehabilitation are the top specialities in San Donato Hospital.

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Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare Accrediatation certificate for San Donato Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for San Donato Hospital
Раушан • Jan 20, 2023
I want to express my gratitude to Bookimed for their help in finding the doctor we needed. Their work is very well coordinated and organized. The doctor and staff of the San Raffaelle clinic are friendly and attentive. Especially, I would like to thank Julia, who met and accompanied us. Very responsible and nice girl. Thank you to everyone who helped us get checked out by the doctor.
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Maria Cecilia Hospital

Maria Cecilia Hospital

Italy, Bologna
New
doctor Ignazio Borghesi
Neurosurgeon
29 years of experience
Ignazio Borghesi
  • Recognized for innovative brain tumor treatments, this center uses the Gamma Knife Perfexion technology for precise, non-surgical intervention.
  • Patients have access to surgeries like brain tumor removal and Gamma Knife radiosurgery, utilizing the latest ORBEYETM video-micro-surgical technique.
  • Under the guidance of Enrico Motti, with over 40 years of experience, 500+ Gamma Knife procedures are performed annually.
  • The clinic's Neurosurgery Department is one of Italy's specialized centers in Gamma Knife treatments, offering extensive expertise.
  • Dr. Motti, a leading specialist for Gamma Knife procedures, provides minimally invasive treatments with a focus on preserving healthy tissues.
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Joint Commission International certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital
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Patient choice in Neurosurgery certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital
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La Madonnina Clinic

La Madonnina Clinic

Italy, Milan
4.6
Excellent
• 9 reviews

La Madonnina Clinic is a multidisciplinary medical facility in Milan, Italy, known for its expertise in brain tumor treatment. As part of the San Donato Network, the country's largest medical group, La Madonnina Clinic offers advanced brain tumor care using the latest technologies and treatment protocols.

The clinic specializes in medical checkups (comprehensive examination of the body), obesity treatment, plastic surgery, brain tumor surgeries, and brain tumor therapies. The clinic's neurosurgeons and oncologists are skilled in diagnosing and treating brain tumors, ensuring patients receive high-quality care. The hospital is equipped with facilities for cerebral tumor removal and brain tumor irradiation. As a premium-class hospital, La Madonnina emphasizes patient comfort, making it suitable for brain tumor patients seeking reliable medical care.

The clinic treats some of Italy's most well-known individuals, including multi-billionaire Silvio Berlusconi and players of the Milan football club. La Madonnina Clinic is dedicated to brain tumor treatment, offering services from early diagnosis to post-surgical care and rehabilitation. 

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Sri Bimo Adhi Yudhono • Jan 21, 2023
Excellent Medical Team. They speak English very good and examine our health thoroughly.
4.6
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Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Italy, Rome
5
Excellent
• 1 review

The Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy, a first-aid facility accredited by the Italian National Health Service, was acquired by GVM Care & Research in May 2015 and underwent a restructuring and reorganization process.

Founded in 1932, the San Carlo of Nancy Hospital is located on the Via Aurelia, not far from the Vatican City. The facility, classified as a general local hospital since September 1976, can treat about 15,000 patients a year under ordinary hospitalization. To date, the facility has about 450 professionals, including the medical and paramedical staff.

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Олександр • Jun 1, 2023
Everything went great, the staff is very responsive and kind, my rehab therapist was a pro
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Ospedale Santa Maria

Ospedale Santa Maria

Italy, Bari
New
doctor Antonello Ceddia
Neurosurgeon
35 years of experience
Antonello Ceddia

Founded in 1969, Ospedale Santa Maria in Bari is an institution accredited by the Italian Health Service with numerous first-class medical services, from cardiology to cardiac surgery, from hemodynamics to in treatment and gynecology. Born as a maternity clinic in the 1960s, the hospital still stands out today for its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of women's health. The hospital is home to the Breast Unit, a multidisciplinary unit dedicated to the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, which treats around 500 patients every year.

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Get a Medical Assessment for Brain tumor Treatment in Italy: Select Your Expert from 4 Experienced Doctors

Ignazio Borghesi
Italy, Bologna
Ignazio Borghesi
Neurosurgeon
29 years of experience
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital, where his team performs around 1,000 advanced neurosurgical procedures annually. His approach combines years of experience with the latest technological innovations to ensure patients receive the most effective treatments available. Specializing in spinal surgeries (including cervical, dorsal, and lumbar procedures), Dr. Borghesi utilizes both posterior and anterior techniques to help patients regain mobility and relieve pain. Throughout his career, he has successfully performed over 4,500 complex surgeries, offering life-changing solutions for patients with challenging cranial and spinal conditions.For brain tumor removal, he and his team employ advanced video-micro-surgical techniques, including the use of a digital microscope with 4K 3D imaging, which allows for enhanced precision and minimal invasiveness. Patients suffering from conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, facial spasms, and tumors of the posterior cranial fossa can benefit from Dr. Borghesi’s expertise in minimally invasive surgery, having treated over 400 cases with innovative techniques.Spinal Surgery: Expert in performing complex spinal surgeries (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar) using the latest methods to treat conditions such as herniated discs, spinal degeneration, and more.Brain Tumor Removal: Specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery for the removal of extensive tumors using cutting-edge 3D orbital camera technology.Trigeminal Neuralgia: Successfully treated over 400 cases of trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve disorders with minimally invasive techniques, providing relief for patients with less recovery time.Colloid Cyst Removal: The doctor specializes in complex surgeries to remove this benign but very rare tumor.Dr. Borghesi has trained in various top-tier international hospitals, learning from the best to provide high-quality care to his patients:Spinal Unit at Schulthess Klinik in ZurichÉcole de Chirurgie in Paris, specializing in skull base and spinal surgeriesBrain Institute at the University of Florida, specializing in microsurgical brain proceduresMicrosurgical Laboratory at the University of Arkansas, with a focus on lumbar degenerative disordersHe is the author of numerous scientific publications in national and international journals and volumes. In 1997 he was consultant of the "Medical Review" Journal.
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Enrico Motti
Italy, Bologna
Enrico Motti
Neurosurgeon
46 years of experience
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Dr. Motti works at the Neurosurgery Department at Maria Cecilia Hospital, as the coordinator of the Gamma Knife Operating Unit, and neurosurgeon in charge of the Stereotaxic Neurosurgery Unit, one of the few centers in Italy, which specializes in the Gamma Knife treatments.  He is an active member of several research companies focused on Gamma Knife: Italian Society of Neurosurgery, Rome; Gamma Knife Society, Stockholm; European Gamma Knife Society, Madrid. In 1982 he obtained the patent for interfacing the Talairach stereotaxic helmet with computerized axial tomography methods. In 1987 he made the first brain implantation of rgic cells in Parkinson's disease in Italy. He is responsible for training courses at national and international levels, such as courses in Stereotaxic Techniques, Functional Neurosurgery, Radiosurgery at the School of Specialization in Neurosurgery, by the University of Milan; He was an Invited speaker at the "Compliance in radiosurgery" course at the GKSociety meeting in Seoul, South Korea; Organizer of the First European Meeting of Gamma Knife Users, in 1996 in Milan and its subsequent editions.He is often invited as an instructor in the first weeks of the opening of the new Gamma Knife centers, such as from the Hospital of the University of California Davis, Sacramento, California; or the Arsenji Hospital in Bucharest, Romania etc.Author and co-author of about 100 publications and contributors to national and international journals. In the seventies he contributed as Assistant Editor to the editorial board of the Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences. For twenty years he was a Consultant in medical libraries as an expert in research techniques and bibliographic archives.
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Antonello Ceddia
Italy, Bari
Antonello Ceddia
Neurosurgeon
35 years of experience
Ospedale Santa Maria
Dr. Antonello Ceddia specializes in Neurosurgery.He graduated in Medicine and Surgery at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Rome where, in 1989, he also obtained a specialization in Neurosurgery. After specialization he is a researcher at the Institute of Neurosurgery of the La Sapienza University of Rome and the Institute of Neurosurgery of the Catholic University.He deals in particular with the treatment of brain tumors and trigeminal neuralgia.His training, mainly oriented towards Pediatric Neurosurgery and Neuro-Orthopaedics, was completed with attendance at important centers and clinics in the United States and Germany, and with participation in experimental programs and international courses.After having worked as a Neurosurgeon Assistant in the Neurosurgery Division of the Casa Sollievo Sofferenza Hospital in San Giovanni Rotondo, since 2005 he has held the position of Head of the Neurosurgery Unit in Bari.
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