Hadassah Medical Center, founded in 1918 by the eponymous American women’s Zionist organization, consists of two campuses in Jerusalem: on Mount Scopus and in the Ein Kerem neighborhood. The center employs over 1,100 doctors, has 130 departments, 31 operating rooms, and 9 specialized intensive care units.
Advantages of the Center
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Treatment effectiveness. Over 80% of patients with early-stage liver cancer are successfully treated. Recovery rates for rare genetic disorders exceed 95%. Modern epilepsy therapies completely eliminate seizures in approximately 70% of patients.
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Highly qualified specialists. Leading doctors include Prof. Yoav Mintz, Prof. Polina Stepenski, Prof. Alexander Margulis, and Dr. Josh Shreder, who use advanced surgical and robotic technologies.
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Innovative methods. The center applies cutting-edge immunotherapies, CAR-T cell therapy, Alpha Tau and DaRT radiotherapy, and the AI-powered Ethos system for precise tumor irradiation.
Main Departments
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Oncology: chemotherapy, surgery with the Da Vinci robot, radiotherapy, radiofrequency and cryoablation, targeted and hormonal therapy.
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Hematology: treatment of leukemia and other oncohematologic diseases, bone marrow transplantation.
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Neurology: diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, ALS, and Parkinson’s disease, stem cell therapy, and deep brain stimulation.
Services for International Patients
The center provides transfers, accommodation, medical coordinator support, assistance with documentation, and procedure organization. Facilities include an on-site hotel, cinema, conference hall, shopping center, and beauty salon.
Achievements
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In 2005, Hadassah Hospital was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peace in the region.
The center is known for global firsts: Israel’s first kidney transplant (1967), heart-lung transplant (1992), computerized hip replacement (2004), NanoKnife prostate cancer removal (2018), CAR-T therapy for myeloma (2021), and the first full artificial heart transplant in Israel (2025).
Landmark
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Stained glass by Marc Chagall at Hadassah Medical Center, Israel
The Ein Kerem campus features the “Twelve Tribes of Israel” stained glass windows created by Marc Chagall.