Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Israel, Tel Aviv
Ari Raphael
29 years of experience
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Lung cancer treatment cost in Israel is primarily determined by the surgical method and therapy type, with complex diagnostics of lung cancer ranging from $1,500 to $3,800. Key surgical interventions such as a lobectomy run from $23,200 to $23,200, while chemotherapy for lung cancer costs between $3,200 and $7,800. Total expenses depend on the hospital tier and technology used, offering 30–80% savings compared to the US. Top treatment centers are located in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa.
Typical Lung Cancer Treatment Costs in Israel
Bookimed Expert Insight: Patients seeking world-class surgical expertise should prioritize JCI-accredited centers like Sourasky Medical Center. Dr. Ofer Merimsky there leads a service treating 400,000 patients annually with a 90% oncology success rate. For those requiring advanced technology, Assuta Medical Center offers robotic-assisted surgery for complex cases. Sourasky provides specialized lung cancer packages starting around $4,200 including clinic transfers for international patients.
| Israel | Turkey | Austria | |
| Stereotaxic radiosurgery | from $19,000 | from $4,500 | from $17,000 |
| Proton-beam therapy | from $48,000 | from $70,000 | from $80,000 |
| Lung cancer surgery | from $27,500 | from $17,000 | from $42,000 |
| Lobectomy | from $23,171 | from $7,300 | from $30,000 |
| Da Vinci Robotic System | from $22,500 | from $9,500 | from $22,000 |
Professor Ofer Merimsky specializes in lung cancer and has developed innovative treatment protocols for both early-stage and advanced disease.
Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.
He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.
Dr. Ari Raphael leads groundbreaking clinical trials in lung cancer at Sourasky Medical Center, focusing on genomic profiling and immunotherapy.
Specialist in medical oncology and radiotherapy – Dr. Semenisity focuses on lung cancer treatment at Rambam Medical Center.
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina
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Last updated: April, 2026.
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