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Prof. Dvora Blumental, a neurooncologist with 49 years of experience trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, directs the service. This JCI-accredited center uses genetic testing like Foundation One CDx for personalized regimens. A consultation with a neurooncologist may cost around $1,050 and includes a comprehensive evaluation. Surgical resection is guided by neuronavigation and 3D brain modeling for precise tumor removal.
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Assuta Medical Center specializes in pediatric oncology with advanced treatment options for medulloblastoma. The clinic offers personalized care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Dr. Uriel Wald, a board-certified neurosurgeon, brings extensive experience in neurosurgical procedures for brain tumors, including medulloblastoma.
Assuta Medical Center is the largest private medical complex in Israel, with 11 hospitals and 1,500 doctors. Its main specialties are oncology, surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery, gynecology, and IVF treatment. JCI-accredited since 2011, it was the first Israeli hospital to earn this recognition.
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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.
Herzliya Medical Center has performed 20,000+ surgeries per year since 1983 and holds Israeli Ministry of Health certification. Specialists use advanced imaging-guided techniques for brain tumor removal. The on-site pathology institute provides intraoperative frozen-section diagnosis for immediate surgical guidance. Oncology remains one of the hospital's strongest specialties. Patients have access to MRI and CT scans for surgical planning. The facility offers VIP rooms and an international department with case managers. This private center is recognized for its work in robotic surgery and complex oncology care.
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Kaplan Medical Center is a branch of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It specializes in cardiology, ophthalmology, surgery, and HIV/AIDS treatment. The hospital holds JCI accreditation with near-perfect scores.
Kaplan Medical Center is a branch of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It specializes in cardiology, ophthalmology, surgery, and HIV/AIDS treatment. The hospital holds JCI accreditation with near-perfect scores.
Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.
Sheba Medical Center is the largest hospital in the Middle East and ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026. It treats over 2 million patients annually and is a global leader in CAR-T and TIL immunotherapies. Core specialties include oncology, immunotherapy, precision medicine, and cardiology.
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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.
Sheba Medical Center is the largest hospital in the Middle East and ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026. It treats over 2 million patients annually and is a global leader in CAR-T and TIL immunotherapies. Core specialties include oncology, immunotherapy, precision medicine, and cardiology.
Head of the Unit for Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology at Sourasky Medical Center – specializes in complex cases with extensive research background.
Dr. Ofer Merimsky heads the National Center for bone and soft tissue sarcomas at Sourasky Medical Center. He is a primary specialist in Israel for lung cancer and sarcoma treatment. Dr. Merimsky serves as Deputy Director of the Oncology Institute. He also specializes in complex Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer cases. He works at JCI-accredited Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world's best hospitals by Newsweek.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Israel and a JCI-accredited facility. It has been named a top medical tourism destination by Newsweek. Its core strengths are oncology, onco-hematology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.
Dr. Dror Levin specializes in pediatric cancers, coordinating sarcoma treatment at Sourasky Medical Center – Israel's leading facility.
Dr. Dror Levin directs the Pediatric Hematology Oncology Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He is a leading expert in treating childhood blood disorders and bone sarcomas. Dr. Levin trained at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Italy. This center is a global leader in bone and soft tissue oncology.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Israel and a JCI-accredited facility. It has been named a top medical tourism destination by Newsweek. Its core strengths are oncology, onco-hematology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.
Professor Shlomi Constantini is an expert in pediatric neurosurgery, specializing in brain and spine tumors at Sourasky Medical Center.
Dr. Shlomi Constantini is a top neurosurgeon at Sourasky Medical Center in Israel. He treats brain and spine tumors in both adults and children. Dr. Constantini received the Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award from the AANS. He completed training in microsurgery and neuro-endoscopy across five European countries.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Israel and a JCI-accredited facility. It has been named a top medical tourism destination by Newsweek. Its core strengths are oncology, onco-hematology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.
Dr. Sergei Postovskiy is Deputy Head of the Pediatric Haematology Department at Rambam Medical Center.
The doctor is a highly experienced pediatric hematologist with a focus on treating blood disorders in children. With over 15 years of clinical practice, the doctor has contributed to numerous research studies aimed at improving treatment outcomes for pediatric patients. The doctor is board-certified in pediatric hematology-oncology and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. The doctor is also actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents, sharing expertise in the latest advancements in pediatric hematology.
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