Earning this certification places Radioterapia Siglo XXI among an elite group of global centers specializing in radiosurgery. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering world-class treatments with the highest standards of quality, precision, and patient safety.
In the fight against cancer, technology is an essential ally, but the way that technology is used makes the difference between conventional treatment and world-class care. Recently, at Radioterapia Siglo XXI, Radioterapia Siglo XXIwe achieved a historic milestone for healthcare in Costa Rica: Novalis Certification.
But what does this mean for you as a patient or for your loved one? In this article, we explain why this international certification is the highest guarantee of safety and precision in radiosurgery.
What Is Novalis Certification?
Novalis Certification is a highly rigorous external accreditation program developed by world-leading experts in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). The program evaluates cancer centers according to the highest standards of patient safety and clinical effectiveness.
When a medical center earns this certification, it means it has been audited by an independent panel of international medical physicists and radiation oncologists, who verify that its clinical processes, technology, and multidisciplinary team meet the highest global standards and best practices.
The Benefits of Receiving Treatment at a Novalis Certified Center
Receiving treatment at a center with this level of accreditation offers critical advantages that directly impact patient outcomes:
1. Submillimeter Precision
Radiosurgery requires exceptional precision. Novalis Certification ensures that the center has the capability to deliver high doses of radiation to the tumor with an accuracy of less than one millimeter. This is essential when treating tumors in the brain, lungs, or spine, where the surrounding healthy tissue is extremely delicate.
2. Enhanced Patient Safety
To earn this certification, a center must successfully undergo comprehensive audits that evaluate every stage of the treatment process. This includes everything from the initial imaging studies to the final delivery of radiation. Every protocol is carefully verified to minimize the risk of human or technological error, providing unparalleled peace of mind for Costa Rican patients and their families.
3. State-of-the-Art Technology and Expertise
Novalis Certification goes beyond evaluating technology—it certifies clinical processes. It ensures that specialists, including physicians, medical physicists, and imaging professionals, receive continuous training and use the world's most advanced treatment planning tools to design the optimal treatment plan for each individual patient.
4. International Standards in Costa Rica
Being Novalis Certified means that a patient in San José receives the same quality of treatment they would receive at some of the most prestigious cancer centers in the United States or Europe. It eliminates the need to travel abroad to access the highest standard of care available.
A Commitment to Life and Excellence
En Radioterapia Siglo XXI, entendemos que la excelencia no es opcional cuando se trata de la salud oncológica. Al convertirnos en un centro Novalis Certified, reafirmamos nuestra misión de ofrecer a los costarricenses la tecnología más sofisticada bajo los protocolos de seguridad más estrictos del planeta.
We are currently proud to be the only medical center in Costa Rica and the entire region to hold both ACHC International Accreditation and Novalis Certification simultaneously. This dual distinction represents the gold standard in modern healthcare: the uncompromising rigor of ACHC International Accreditation in safety and quality management, combined with the submillimeter clinical precision that only Novalis Certification can validate. For our patients and their families, this distinction is more than a source of institutional pride—it is the assurance that their fight against cancer is supported by the highest level of excellence available anywhere in the world, without the need to travel abroad.
Precision saves lives. Today, more than ever, our team is prepared to provide you with that level of precision, backed by the international scientific community.
