11 Best Cholelithiasis Treatment Clinics in Israel

Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is a top-ranked multidisciplinary facility with expertise in treating cholelithiasis, led by Dr. Zamir Halperin, a renowned gastroenterologist and author of 152 scientific publications on gastrointestinal and liver diseases, including cholelithiasis. He received a grant from the Schreiber Foundation for cholelithiasis research and is a laureate of the Bat-Sheva de Rothschild Prize for scientific achievements.

Assuta Medical Center specializes in cholelithiasis treatment, with Dr. Riad Hadad leading the department for liver, pancreas, and gallbladder care. He completed specialized training in gastrointestinal and liver oncology at the University of Toronto and has authored 60+ scientific publications. The clinic offers patient-centered surgical options tailored to individual needs.

Dr. Auala Hubert, a board-certified oncologist with 36 years of experience, leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in gastrointestinal oncology. The hospital, ranked among the world's top medical centers by Newsweek, performs over 35,000 surgeries annually.

Rambam Medical Center is a JCI-accredited academic hospital in Haifa, Israel. Recognized among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals. Its top specialties include pediatrics, bone marrow transplantation, and IVF – with Nobel Prize-winning doctors on staff.

• Over 2,000 bone marrow transplants performed to date.
• First in Israel for robotic surgery on a child and transnasal tumor removal.
• Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital has 21 specialty units with family-friendly amenities.
• Advanced technology includes DaVinci robotic surgery, Carto 3 cardiac mapping, SPECT/CT, Pill Cam, and gene mapping.

Rabin Medical Center performs over 30,000 surgical procedures annually and holds JCI accreditation. For biliary tract care, the center offers endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), gastroenterology consultations, and ERCP, which can remove bile duct stones without open surgery. A dedicated liver, biliary tract, and pancreas surgery clinic also provides surgical care. The center was named among Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals in 2023. Pricing isn’t listed.

Herzliya Medical Center has operated as a private hospital since 1983, performing 20,000+ surgeries annually. The facility earned a perfect 100 score for patient safety from the Ministry of Health. Specialists offer minimally invasive cholecystectomy and high-precision hepatobiliary surgery using the Da Vinci robotic system. For mild symptoms, initial conservative care includes antibiotic therapy and IV nutrition. The international department provides a personal case manager and a translator to support patients. Surgery typically lasts about 1.5 hours through tiny incisions for faster recovery.

State Hospital Edith Wolfson is a general hospital in Holon, Israel. It has 60 departments and serves 120,000 patients each year. Its core specialties include pediatric neurology, orthopedics, and oncology.

• Focuses on pediatric neurology, monitoring at-risk infants and treating epilepsy and ADHD in children.
• Comprehensive body check-ups start at $1,300, coordinated by the medical tourism department.
• Over 2,000 staff and 650 doctors serve patients across 60 departments.
• The admissions office handles around 450 visits each day.

Meir Medical Center was recognized as the best hospital in Israel five times in a row. It is one of the largest hospitals in the country. Core specialties include spine surgery, pulmonology, nephrology, oncology, and orthopedics.

• 20,000 surgical procedures and 6,000 deliveries each year.
• Records 3.2 million physician visits annually.
• Performs over 320,000 hemodialysis procedures annually.
• Affiliated with the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University for training and research.
• Elected supervisor of the Olympic Committee of Israel; top athletes receive treatment there.

Ramat Aviv Medical Center is one of the largest private medical centers in Israel, operating since 1999. It specializes in medical diagnostics, multidisciplinary surgery, cosmetology, and radioisotope research. The center uses advanced technology for early cancer detection and minimally invasive procedures.

• 65 doctors across 12 departments including oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and urology.
• On-site beam diagnostics with virtual colonoscopy, CT angiography, and cardiac CT.
• Specialized isotope institute for radioisotope research and diagnostics.
• Minimally invasive surgery performed by experienced surgeons.
• Cosmetology department with modern aesthetic treatments.

Shaare Zedek Medical Center treats over 250,000 patients annually with highly-qualified specialists. Dr. Daniel Bitran, a leading cardiac surgeon with of experience, has performed 10,000+ successful operations. He trained at Harvard University and heads the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.