Why Choose UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Croatia for Cancer Care?
At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, we are working toward a future where cancer no longer exists. Our global network includes more than 2,000 physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals who provide comprehensive medical and radiation oncology services.
With 80 locations across the United States, Ireland, Italy, and Croatia, we bring world‑class cancer care directly into communities around the globe.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Zabok General Hospital
At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Zabok, medical teams in Croatia and the United States work together to create personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Using the latest therapies and technologies, we offer:
- Systemic therapies: chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological treatments
- Advanced radiation therapies: volumetric arc modulated radiation therapy (VMAT), image‑guided radiation therapy (IGRT), and stereotactic radiation services
- Diagnostic imaging: PET/CT for accurate diagnosis and ongoing treatment monitoring
We collaborate closely with Zabok General Hospital to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.
We are contracted with the Croatian National Health Insurance Fund (HZZO) for stereotactic services and PET/CT imaging.
Commitment to Quality and Safety
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center uses a rigorous peer‑review process to evaluate every treatment plan before therapy begins. A panel of five to seven UPMC Hillman experts reviews each case, ensuring every plan aligns with internationally recognized clinical guidelines from organizations such as the:
- American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
- European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO).
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).
UPMC Hillman physicians and scientists have contributed to many of these global guidelines.
Our teams also developed ClinicalPath, formerly Via Oncology, an online platform offering evidence‑based treatment pathways for all cancer types. Tools like ClinicalPath, combined with close communication with referring physicians, help us ensure each patient receives the right level of care from diagnosis through treatment.
UPMC Hillman is proud to be one of just 57 National Cancer Institute (NCI)‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States. This prestigious designation – earned through outstanding research and community outreach – connects our Croatia‑based teams to a broad network of experts and the latest advancements in cancer care. Through this connection, patients in Croatia benefit from the most up‑to‑date knowledge, treatments, and clinical insights available.
UPMC is also nationally ranked in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report, which ranks hospitals in the U.S. on patient safety, outcomes, and reputation, among other measures.
A Global Network of Cancer Care
One of the world’s largest integrated cancer networks, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center aims to translate its world-renowned reputation for innovation, research, and excellence into providing cancer care around the world and closer to home in the United States, Ireland, Italy, and Croatia.
