Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Israel, Tel Aviv
Ofer Merimsky
41 years of experience
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Clinic is certified :
Melanoma surgery in Israel typically costs from $9,200 to $21,000 depending on the cancer stage, tumor depth, and surgical technique. Patients save approximately 54% compared to the United States, where the average price for similar treatment is $20,000. Standard surgical packages in Israel often include initial oncology consultations, language assistance services, hospital stays, and coordinate transfers between the airport and medical center.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a multidisciplinary center offers superior value through access to experimental protocols. Clinics like Hadassah Medical Center offer specialized melanoma diagnosis and treatment packages for approximately $31,000. These programs are led by world-class experts like Dr. Michael Lotem and provide access to new immunotherapies. In Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) maintains specialized oncology units with a 90% success rate. These top-tier facilities are often JCI-accredited and ranked among the best in the world by Newsweek.
Why do patients choose Israel for melanoma surgery?
Access advanced Melanoma surgery solutions in trusted clinics .
| Israel | Turkey | Austria | |
| Melanoma surgery | from $9,200 | from $3,500 | from $9,500 |
| Mohs microsurgery | from $3,200 | from $2,200 | from $4,000 |
| Wide excision of melanoma | from $13,500 | from $4,000 | - |
| Topical therapy of melanoma | - | from $1,450 | - |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4-7 - Post-Operation
Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3-6 - Rehabilitation
Please note that these timelines may vary depending on individual recovery rates and the complexity of the surgery.
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Prof. Merimsky heads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in complex melanoma cases.
Prof. Eli Sprecher heads the Department of Dermatology at Sourasky Medical Center – Israel's largest hospital. Specializes in genetic dermatological conditions.
Dr. Lotem leads the Center for Melanoma and Cancer Immunotherapy at Hadassah Medical Center – pioneering new immunotherapies for melanoma.