Oncology Doctors in Israel — Page 3

Heads the Metastatic Bone Lesions Department at Ichilov Medical Center – a rare subspecialty unit for complex bone cancers.

• Specializes exclusively in oncological orthopedics with 33 years of experience of experience
• Professor at Tel Aviv University – trains future surgeons
• Completed advanced clinical internships in the US and Israel
• Educated at the prestigious Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Prof. Jack Baniel pioneered nerve-sparing techniques in uro-oncology, performing robotic prostatectomies that preserve urinary function.

• Founder of oncourological Department at Beilinson Hospital
• Published 100+ scientific articles on uro-oncology
• Chief of Urology at Rabin Medical Center
• Member of European and American urology associations
• Active in global clinical research collaborations

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center – specializing in complex digestive cancers with 36 years of experience of experience.

• Board-certified in both oncology and radiotherapy
• Specializes in proton-beam therapy and immunotherapy for GI cancers
• Member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Association
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients

Prof. Dr. Reuven Or is a leading hematologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Hadassah Medical Center, awarded the Menachem Begin Prize for his contributions.

• of experience in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Head of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Hadassah
• Medical Director of Israel's National Blood Bank
• Published multiple articles in medical journals

Director of Surgical Residency at Hadassah Medical Center, Dr. Pikarsky trains future surgeons in complex colorectal procedures.

• 39 years of experience of experience in surgery and colorectal specialties
• Senior lecturer in surgery at Hebrew University since 2005
• Board-certified in general surgery with subspecialty in colorectal surgery
• Active member of multiple respected surgical associations

Dr. Jacob Peer specializes in thoracic oncology with 51 years of experience of experience, performing advanced lung surgeries at Ichilov Medical Center.

• Trained in thoracoscopic techniques at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles
• Authored 20+ articles on lung cancer and mediastinal pathology
• Former Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
• Frequent speaker at international surgical conferences

Dr. Vladimir Yutkin specializes in sarcoma treatment with over 30 years of experience of clinical experience at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Expert in complex bone and soft tissue tumors
• Graduated from the prestigious Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian for clear patient communication

Dr. Beni Boursi is a leading oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers using innovative microbial modulation. Dr. Boursi is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree with highest honors from Tel Aviv University.

• Completed oncology fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic.
• Developed predictive models for early colorectal and pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
• Published research on microbiome-oncology in the prestigious journal Science.

Professor Rifaat Safadi leads Hadassah's liver disease unit – a pioneer in immune modulation for liver fibrosis with multiple research awards.

• 38 years of experience specializing in liver disease treatment
• Fellowship-trained with Professor Scott Friedman in New York
• Author of numerous articles on liver diseases
• Member of international liver study associations
• Editorial board member of Clinical Science journal

Dr. Michael Lotem leads the Melanoma and Cancer Immunotherapy Center at Hadassah Medical Center – pioneering new treatments for melanoma patients.

• Specializes in innovative immunotherapies for melanoma and sarcoma
• Studies SLAM receptors' role in immune response to cancer
• Leads a team of clinicians and translational researchers
• Direct access to clinical data for faster treatment insights

Dr. Zohar Dotan heads the Urology Department at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He is a primary pioneer of robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery. He specializes in treating complex cancers of the kidney, prostate, and bladder. Dr. Dotan leads the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society and holds a PhD in Genetics.

• Completed a specialized uro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
• Performs robotic radical nephrectomy and da Vinci robotic prostatectomy.
• Authored over 50 scientific publications on advanced urologic cancer treatments.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th best hospital globally by Newsweek.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Eytan Aharon Ben-Ami leads the Oncology Division at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He specialized in sarcoma and bone oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Ben-Ami founded the Sheba Clinical Research Organization to advance cancer studies. He treats rare bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas with personalized protocols.

• Heads the Early-Phase Clinical Trials Unit for innovative cancer therapies.
• Authored over 40 scientific publications on molecular mechanisms and early detection.
• Leads Phase I trials in targeted therapy and immunotherapy for rare cancers.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

Head of Oncology at Hadassah Medical Center since 2001 – Dr. Uziely specializes in breast cancer treatments with 37 years of experience of experience.

• Author of 59 publications on cancer research
• Winner of 11 grants for groundbreaking studies
• Senior lecturer in Medical Oncology at Hebrew University
• Member of ASCO and ESMO – leading global oncology societies

Dr. Riad Hadad heads the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder department at Assuta Clinic – a leader in gastrointestinal and liver cancer surgery.

• Specialized in gastrointestinal and liver oncology at University of Toronto
• Author of 60+ scientific publications on cancer treatment
• Member of European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Performs complex surgeries for digestive system cancers

Professor Gofrit leads the Urology Department at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in robotic urologic oncology with training from the University Hospital of Chicago.

• Specialized in robotic and endoscopic surgeries using the da Vinci system
• Focuses on bladder and prostate cancer treatments
• Teaches urological surgery at the Hebrew University
• Recipient of national and international awards for urology

Professor Yoram Kluger specializes in complex cancer surgeries at Rambam Medical Center – a leading Israeli hospital.

• Senior expert with decades of experience in thyroid and pancreatic cancer surgery
• Focuses on precision surgical techniques for tumor removal
• Leads and educates at a top-tier medical institution
• Specializes in complex cancer treatment plans

Dr. Nir Kleinmann directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a pioneer in kidney-sparing laser surgery for complex tumors. Forbes and ResultMed named him among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Kleinmann uses a unique dual-laser system to preserve organ function during cancer treatment.

• Completed urological fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University and McMaster University.
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for UTUC, kidney stones, and prostate cancer.
• Served as a researcher in the OLYMPUS trial for non-surgical chemoablation.
• Fellow of the American Endourology Society with over 60 scientific publications.

Dr. Meirovitz specializes in lung cancer with of experience at Hadassah Medical Center – one of Israel's top hospitals.

• Graduated from Technion University's Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on advanced-stage lung cancer treatments
• Works within a renowned oncology department
• Uses evidence-based treatment protocols

Head of Surgery at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing exclusively in colorectal cancer and skin malignancies.

• Focuses clinical practice on complex cancer cases
• Leads a top-tier surgical department
• Specializes in surgical oncology with extensive experience