An oncological diagnosis almost always means two things: urgency and a large number of decisions that need to be made in a short time. The Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center is a state multi-disciplinary hospital located in the heart of Tel Aviv, known in the Russian-speaking community as Ichilov Clinic. It is one of those places where patients from the CIS come specifically for a systematic approach: not for a single procedure, but for a comprehensive program from re-verification of the diagnosis to post-treatment monitoring. The hospital's oncology institute works with solid tumors, hematological diseases, brain tumors, and pediatric oncology, conducts clinical research, and has access to drugs that are not yet registered in the CIS countries. Below is an overview of how the cost of treatment is formed in 2026, what methods are used, who leads the patients, and what documents need to be collected to obtain a personal estimate.
Treatment Methods
The Sourasky Oncology Center combines classical protocols with modern targeted and molecular approaches. The following methods are used:
- Chemotherapy — standard and modified regimens, including high-dose chemotherapy before bone marrow transplantation.
- Immunotherapy and targeted therapy — checkpoint inhibitors (pembrolizumab, nivolumab, atezolizumab, and others), monoclonal antibodies, tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Prescribed based on the results of molecular genetic profiling of the tumor.
- Radiation therapy — conformal 3D radiation, IMRT, stereotactic radiosurgery (SBRT/SRS) on the latest generation linear accelerators.
- Surgical treatment — open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted surgeries using the da Vinci system: prostatectomies, resections for gastrointestinal tumors, thoracic, gynecological, and mammological interventions.
- Neurosurgery — removal of brain tumors with intraoperative neuro-navigation, awake craniotomy, and mapping of functionally significant areas.
- Bone marrow transplantation — autologous and allogeneic BMT for leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma.
- Radioisotope and metabolic therapy — treatment with radioiodine for thyroid cancer, PSMA therapy for metastatic prostate cancer.
- Clinical trials — access to experimental protocols for resistant and rare forms of tumors.
Send your records — an Ichilov physician will reply within 1–2 days, free of charge.
Treatment Program — Stages
Foreign patients follow the same route regardless of the diagnosis. The only difference is the duration of each block and the set of procedures within it.
- Document submission and remote assessment. The supervising physician reviews the discharge summaries, images, and slides, determines which studies need to be repeated in Tel Aviv, and sends a preliminary estimate.
- Arrival and diagnostics. Key studies are conducted in the first 2–5 working days: PET-CT, MRI/CT with contrast, laboratory panels, and if necessary — biopsy or repeat material collection.
- Histology review. Slides and blocks are re-read in the Sourasky pathology laboratory. Approximately one in five patients has their diagnosis clarified — the tumor subtype or stage changes.
- Oncology consultation (Tumor Board). Surgeons, chemotherapists, radiation therapists, pathologists, and radiologists jointly approve the treatment protocol.
- Active treatment. Surgery, chemo-, immuno-, or radiation therapy — according to the approved plan. Some courses may be conducted on an outpatient basis, while others may require hospitalization.
- Control examination. Assessment of tumor response, adjustment of the regimen, discussion of supportive therapy.
- Follow-up. Remote consultations with the treating physician after returning home, second opinion on control studies after 3–6 months.
Prices and Costs
The final cost of treatment consists of three components: diagnostics, active therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery, radiation), and hospitalization. The exact amount is provided only after reviewing the documents and approving the protocol — it cannot be accurately calculated in advance, as the dosage of medications and the extent of intervention depend on the confirmed stage and biology of the tumor. Below are the approximate prices at Sourasky for 2026 in US dollars:
| Service | Price, USD |
|---|---|
| Consultation with a specialized oncologist | from 550 |
| Consultation with a leading professor-oncologist | from 750 |
| Second opinion online based on documents | from 450 |
| Urgent consultation (within 24 hours) | from 950 |
| Review of histological slides | from 700 |
| Genetic analysis of the tumor (NGS panel) | from 3,200 |
| Whole body PET-CT | from 1,900 |
| MRI of one area with contrast | from 1,100 |
| CT of one area with contrast | from 650 |
| Oncology screening Check-up (1–2 days) | from 2,800 |
| Chemotherapy course (excluding medication costs) | from 1,400 / course |
| Immunotherapy and targeted therapy | per medication, individually |
| Radiation therapy (per session) | from 850 |
| Robot-assisted prostatectomy (da Vinci) | from 32,000 |
| Brain tumor removal with neuronavigation | from 55,000 |
| Biopsy (histological confirmation) | by localization, price upon request |
| Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) | calculated individually |
The state status of Sourasky provides a significant advantage in cost: the prices for diagnostics and surgery here are noticeably lower than in private clinics in Tel Aviv and Herzliya, with the same equipment and often the same operating surgeons. This is because the hospital operates within the Clalit system and does not include the profit of private investors in the price. A comprehensive program for foreign patients is formed as a separate package — with a fixed estimate, translator, and medical coordinator.
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Leading Doctors
The oncology center at Sourasky employs several dozen specialists divided by nosologies. Some of them have private practices while simultaneously operating and consulting at the hospital.
Oncology of solid tumors — this direction is led by leading professor-oncologists with many years of experience in chemotherapy and targeted therapy for breast cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal tumors, and melanoma. It is at this level that non-standard schemes for patients with rare mutations and inclusion in clinical trials are approved.
Hematology and bone marrow transplantation — heads of the hematology departments and the Institute of Hematology, who personally supervise the programs for allo- and autologous BMT, treatment of leukemias, lymphomas, and myeloma. The department accepts patients from the CIS, including children.
Neuro-oncology and surgery — head of the neuro-oncology department, leading neurosurgeon for tumors of the head, neck, and base of the skull, as well as breast and urological surgeons who operate using the da Vinci system. If necessary, the patient is managed by a multidisciplinary team: oncologist + surgeon + radiation therapist.
FAQ
Are there age restrictions for admission?
The Sourasky Oncology Center accepts children, adults, and elderly patients. Age alone is not a contraindication — the overall condition, comorbidities, and organ function are assessed. More gentle protocols and outpatient care are often used for elderly patients.
Is a visa required for Israel?
Citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and most CIS countries do not need a visa for medical tourism — an electronic ETA-IL permit is issued upon entry. For countries where a visa is required, the clinic provides an official invitation for treatment.
In what language is the consultation conducted?
Some doctors speak Russian, but the main consultations are conducted in Hebrew or English. A Russian-speaking medical coordinator accompanies the patient during all visits, participates in consultations, and translates discharge summaries and reports.
How long does treatment take?
The diagnostic block usually takes 5–10 working days. Then, according to the protocol: surgical treatment with subsequent rehabilitation — 2–3 weeks, a full course of chemotherapy — from 3 to 6 months, TCM program — up to 3 months just for the hospital stage. Part of the therapy can be continued at the place of residence.
Is a deposit required?
Yes, after the estimate is approved, a deposit is made for the first block of examination and treatment. The remainder is paid as procedures are conducted. If the actual cost turns out to be less than the estimate, the difference is refunded. Payment is accepted via bank transfer.
How to obtain a treatment program
In order for the Sourasky supervising physician to create a personalized program and estimate, you need to send: the latest discharge summaries (epicrisis, oncologist reports), histology results, and, if possible, slides and blocks for review, PET-CT, CT, and MRI images on a disk or via a file-sharing service, recent blood tests. All of this can be sent via messenger or a secure form on the website. Within 1–2 working days, you will receive a preliminary examination plan, estimated arrival dates, and an initial estimate. Then — agreement on the date, issuance of the invitation, and medical visit arrangements.