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Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) in Israel: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is the first FDA approved immunotherapy drug that blocks the protein - receptor (programmed cell death - PD-1) allowing patients immune system to attack cancer.

Israel is one of the few countries allowed to use Keytruda not only for melanoma, but also as a new first-line treatment for lung cancer and for metastatic or recurrent small-cell neck or head carcinoma. Keytruda has been officially used in Israel since 2014 and has become a part of a "essential medicines package" in the following year.

The Israeli medical centers involved in the clinical trials of the drug detected improvement of treatment of melanoma without the side effects caused by traditional chemotherapy (like hair loss). The drugs also have shown promise as a “long-lasting” treatment for selected oncological diseases, but doctors continue to learn more as the drugs are used outside of clinical trials.

Tested at Sheba Medical Center, Keytruda deals with tumors using the body’s own immune system. An Israeli-tested drug was a key in helping former US president Jimmy Carter in his fight with life-threatening tumors after he was diagnosed with melanoma at the end of 2015.

The course of treatment for each patient is different. Israeli oncologists determine the number of procedures based on experience in chemotherapy and patient's general medical state.

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How Much Does Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) Cost in Israel?

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Discover the Best Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) Clinics in Israel: 5 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.

Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Israel, Tel Aviv

Ofer Merimsky

40 years of experience
Accredetations:
Clinic is certified :
  • Sourasky is the only hospital in Israel and one among a few in the world where tumor sensitivity test to different immuno-drugs is available. That is why you can be sure that Sourasky oncologists will prescribe Keytruda treatment, only if it is effective in your case.
  • The Newsweek magazine included Sourasky in the list of Top 10 most popular hospitals for medical tourism in the world.
  • 220,000 patients undergo treatment at Sourasky every year.

Submit a request on Bookimed to has a diagnosis at Sourasky or calculate Pembrolizumab cost for your case.

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Rambam Medical Center

Israel, Haifa
Clinic is certified :
  • Rambam is considered one of Top 3 hospitals in Israel according to the local Ministry of Health.
  • Rambam Cancer Center has accreditation from the European Society for Medical Oncology. It means the cancer treatment at the center (including immunotherapy with Keytruda) is performed in accordance with both European and Israeli therapeutic demands.
  • Partnership with top American institutions Johns Hopkins and Harvard University allows improving and developing new cancer therapies.
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Ofer Merimsky
40 years of experience

Dr. Ofer Merimsly is the best sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer doctor within Israel and in the world. Also specializes in Whipple surgery treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. Head of the National Center for sarcomas of bone and soft tissues of the Tel Aviv Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov).

Specialty:

  • Treatment of all types of lung cancer and thoracic organs
  • Treatment of all types of sarcomas of bone and soft tissue
  • Treatment stromal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract

Education and specialization:

  • Higher medical education, graduated the Medical Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
  • Residency in General Oncology and Radiotherapy
  • Training in the field of radiotherapy and brachytherapy at New York Hospital, USA
  • Special refresher course for the treatment of tumors of the skeleton and soft tissues, Paris. France

Membership:

  • President of the Society of oncologists and radiotherapists Israel
  • The American Scientific Cancer Society
  • European scientific medical organization
  • European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system
  • International Society for the treatment of tumors of the connective tissue
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Pelles Sharon
22 years of experience
  • Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in immunotherapy with keytruda (pembrolizumab) for cancer treatment.
  • Utilizes precise biomarker testing to tailor keytruda (pembrolizumab) therapy for individual patients.
  • Received advanced training in immunotherapy in the USA and Germany.
  • Certified by the American Board of Oncology and a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology.
  • Speaks English, German, and Hebrew fluently.
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David Sarid
37 years of experience

Dr. David Sarid is a specialist in oncology and radiotherapy based in Israel with expertise in chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and biological cancer therapy. He has been educated in the UK, Israel, and Georgia and has written over 30 articles devoted to cancer treatment. He is a lecturer at Tel Aviv University and a member of several medical organizations.

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Ron Ram
23 years of experience
Dr. Ron Ram is a distinguished physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology. His expertise includes performing numerous stem cell transplants. He is also a significant contributor to medical literature with over 30 articles published in scientific journals and a chapter in a medical textbook.

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Hulija Get a • Immunotherapy
Lithuania
Aug 20, 2019
Verified review.
"The results were so much better than I expected
I am extremely pleased that I met with the doctor in the clinic. Thank you bookimed for choosing this particular clinic
Hadassah Medical CenterOfer Nathan Gofrit
Stanislav • Stomach cancer
Belarus
Jan 31, 2024
Verified review.
We are very grateful for the small chance that these doctors gave us
We received a detailed consultation with Dr. Pelles Sharon and her assistant Denis. They explained everything, gave me a treatment plan, and the doctor was very attentive to details. We are very grateful for the small chance that these doctors gave us. I would also like to note the work of the coordinator, Yulia. A very sensitive, empathetic specialist, she was able to organize everything quickly. Thanks a lot!
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Людмила • Sarcoma
Ukraine
Oct 31, 2022
Verified review.
I recommend
The staff is great. At the moment, we are waiting for the results of the tests, since the wrong diagnosis was made in Ukraine. In Ukraine, sarcoma was treated for 7 months and it is gone. We are not saying that there is no oncology, but the fact that there is no sarcoma is already pleasing. Received very nicely and politely. The coordinators are Russian-speaking. Every day they keep track of all matters. Those who passed the tests were not left alone for a single minute. Currently, we are waiting for a meeting with an oncologist and a radiologist. I recommend
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Мухаббат • Prostate cancer
Uzbekistan
May 22, 2024
Verified review.
Dr Sarid's consultation was important to us
Dr Sarid's consultation was important to us. we were not prepared to hear such a thing about our situation. Of course we would have loved to use the clinic if it wasn't for the price.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Екатерина • Stomach cancer
Belarus
Jun 1, 2022
Verified review.
We are happy with the advice
We had a remote consultation with Professor Ayala Hubert. The consultation was organized quickly, in a couple of days. The professor spoke in detail about the possible treatment and gave recommendations on which tests to take to control the disease. We are happy with the advice.
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Anna • Pancreatic cancer
Cyprus
May 3, 2023
Verified review.
Overall very satisfied with the service
The whole process was good. Our case was handled well and effectively. We had a slight issue of the confirmation date but this was resolved very quickly. We are not proceeding at the moment with treatment however we may consider getting in touch once we have more test results (biopsy). Overall very satisfied with the service
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Hanna was wonderful. Responded quickly and made an effort. Truly appreciated!
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Olena Holovska • Adenocarcinoma
Ukraine
Nov 25, 2023
Verified review.
We are very thankful for Bookimed team and the doctor for such a quick and efficient response
The online consultation was arranged very quickly and with the particular doctor we wanted to talk to. It was long, informative and insightful. We are very thankful for Bookimed team and the doctor for such a quick and efficient response.
The speed of organizing the online consulation and the clinic visit was impressive. In one day we had a call with the doctor and in 4 days my mom flew to Tel Aviv for the treatment. Everybody in the Bookimed team and the clinic were nice, responsive and helpful, they provided all needed info about the desiease and treatment, answered all quuestions. Bookimed also organized the hotel, taxi and appartment for my parents, so we all felt calm and supported during their visit.
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Thank you for helping my family in such a hard time. You gave us hope and the best possible treatment we could get.
Assuta Medical Center
Anonymous • Ultrasound
Israel
Mar 6, 2020
Verified review.
Thank you very much
Hello, I had 2 melanomas detected, they cut me out, then I found this clinic on the Internet, I applied because I had an ultrasound of the lymph nodes in my groin and under my arm. They met me at the clinic, took me to Dr. Bernstein’s office, and the ultrasound showed good results, thank you very much, good service, I am satisfied.
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Yes, I'm satisfied, thank you very much
Assuta Medical Center
Ивелина • Consultation with an oncologist
Bulgaria
Feb 28, 2020
Verified review.
"He is extremely impressed with the quality of medical care, the attention of professors Daniel Shuval, Alan Bloom, Ayal Hubert and their colleagues
Hello! My husband was treated at the University Hospital Hadassah. He has liver cancer. He is extremely impressed with the quality of medical care, the attention of professors Daniel Shuval, Alan Bloom, Ayal Hubert and their colleagues. He is grateful for the care of him. We had the opportunity to choose treatment in 5 leading hospitals in the world. And we are glad that by choosing HADASS we made the best and the right choice. Because this hospital has world-class medical care. But this would not have happened if it had not been for the wonderful organization and work of the specialists from the International Department who have been helping us all the time. With all my heart I thank everyone who helped and continues to help Pavel Kalchev in his fight against cancer. I wish all HADASS specialists health. Health for their families. Ivelina Krustinkova Bulgaria
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Hadassah Medical Center
Айнаша • Leiomyosarkoma
Kazakhstan
Dec 6, 2019
Verified review.
In general, I am very pleased with this opportunity
I was advised to do a glass review, at first they turned to Germany and they did not confirm the diagnosis there, but there were doubts about the diagnosis and Israel was the third country, which turned out to be the right decision. I believe that this feature is very useful, since the diagnosis is not comic and you need to deal with the revision of the blocks. Coordinator Anastasia helped, very quickly found the people who transported our glasses, in this regard, many thanks. In general, I am very pleased with this opportunity.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

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Fast Facts about Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)

Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)

Keytruda, a form of immune-based therapy, leverages the body's immune system to target and destroy cancer cells using monoclonal antibodies.

Pros: Offers a targeted approach with fewer side effects; clinical trials show a 70% response rate in some cancers. Suitable for varied cancer types due to its immune modulation properties.
Cons: May cause immune-related adverse effects such as colitis or pneumonitis in up to 10% of patients. Limited effectiveness in tumors with low PD-L1 expression.
Effectiveness: 70% response rate in some cancer types.
Duration: Each session lasts about 30 minutes.
Recovery: Not needed.
Best for: Cancers with high PD-L1 expression, melanoma, and non-small cell lung cancer.
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