Thyroid Cancer Treatment Clinics Abroad — Page 8

CatchLife in Antalya treats over 2,000 patients annually, including many from Australia. The clinic offers multidisciplinary care for thyroid cancer under one roof, covering various specialties for better treatment coordination. It holds accreditation from the Turkish Medical Association and caters to international patients with language support. While specific prices for diagnostics or treatments aren’t listed, CatchLife provides integrated care tailored to patient needs across its specialised departments in Turkey.

Asan Medical Center in Seoul offers minimally invasive thyroid resection using Da Vinci robotic systems, which means precise tumour removal with smaller scars. They also provide GammaKnife radiosurgery, a non-invasive option that targets tumours without surgery. Thyroid resection may cost around A$8,700 to A$11,600. The hospital is ISO and KOIHA accredited, recognised by Newsweek, and offers free airport transfers plus personal coordinators to support international patients, including those from Australia.

Gangnam Severance Hospital in Seoul is JCI-accredited and was the first in Asia to use the da Vinci Robotic System for minimally invasive thyroid cancer surgery. Diagnostics include genetic screening at around A$2,900 and PET-CT scans. Treatment options feature da Vinci robotic surgery and Tomotherapy, a precise, 3D image-guided radiation therapy. International patients benefit from free interpreter services, airport transfers for bills over A$4,400, and a one-stop healthcare centre that can start treatment on day one.

Medicana Sivas Hospital treats over 110,000 patients each year in Sivas. It operates 35 departments with a staff of 86 specialists. The hospital is part of a trusted national healthcare network.

• Patients come from across the region for general surgery and internal medicine.
• On-site diagnostic imaging and laboratory services support fast diagnosis.
• Private patient rooms offer comfort and privacy during recovery.

Manipal Hospitals in Bangalore is a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary centre ranked among India’s top 10 hospitals. It treats 2 million patients yearly, including many international cases. The hospital offers tailored thyroidectomy procedures for thyroid cancer, focusing on removing malignant tissue. International patients benefit from personalised care, support with accommodation, and airport pick-up. Dr Kiranmai Alla is a board-certified endocrinologist specialising in thyroid cancer with international training and research credentials, ensuring expert care.

Severance Hospital in Seoul is JCI-accredited and offers advanced robotic thyroid surgery and radioiodine therapy. Diagnostics include consultations from about A$60, MRI and PET/CT scans from around A$1,500. Treatments range from radioiodine therapy for approximately A$6,700–7,900, including hospital stay and follow-up, to thyroidectomy costing around A$14,000–16,200 with robotic or conventional surgery. The hospital collaborates with Johns Hopkins and Anderson Cancer Center, treating over 1.6 million outpatients annually—offering Australians high-standard, accessible thyroid cancer care.