Best Countries for PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTA) Abroad: TOP-33 Clinics

Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.

• Features an MR-LINAC, a 640-slice CT scanner, and a 3 Tesla MRI for precise imaging and treatment.
• Bone marrow transplant unit provides allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical transplants in HEPA-filtered rooms.
• 61 departments and 120 specialists cover a wide range of medical needs.
• Free interpreters in 15+ languages and airport transfers are included for international patients.
• Winner of Bookimed patient choice awards for oncology and international patient services.

Anadolu Medical Center is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, ensuring high standards for diagnostic imaging. This scan uses the Gallium-68 DOTA tracer to detect neuroendocrine tumors and metastases. A PET-CT exam typically costs around $1,700–$1,800. The procedure is outpatient and performed on an on-site scanner. Medical Oncology Professor Bülent Karagöz leads the diagnostic team with over 30 years of experience. He is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology. The clinic holds JCI and OECI accreditations.

Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, operating on a 53,000 m² area with 252 beds, 13 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units. Opened in 2000, it became the first hospital in Turkey and the 21st worldwide to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming world-class standards.

The hospital is recognized for its expertise in oncology, organ and bone marrow transplantation (90% organ transplant success rate), IVF, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and genetics. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and specialized centers, Memorial Şişli attracts patients from 167 countries each year, combining top-level medical care with Istanbul’s unique cultural and travel opportunities.

Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Israel and a JCI-accredited facility. It has been named a top medical tourism destination by Newsweek. Its core strengths are oncology, onco-hematology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.

• Treats 40,000 cancer patients yearly with a 90% average success rate.
• 98% average success rate for neurosurgeries, with 2,500 operations performed each year.
• Dana Dwek Children's Hospital is certified by the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT).
• Uses a Novalis TrueBeam STx linear accelerator and Foundation One CDx genetic testing.
• Free airport transfer and interpreters for international patients.

Centro Médico Teknon is a private multi-specialty medical center in Barcelona, Spain, and part of Quirónsalud, Spain’s largest private hospital group. The center specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and heart surgery, with expertise also covering cardiology, fertility, ophthalmology, and advanced diagnostics. JCI accredited and recognized as one of Barcelona’s leading private hospitals, Centro Médico Teknon treats complex cases and welcomes international patients, including public figures, athletes, and celebrities. The center serves adults only and welcomes around 10,000 patients each year, with patients most often coming from Russian-speaking countries, Europe and the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, and Australia.