Aaron Popovcer
- Specialization: Clinical oncologist
- 23 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Hebrew
- Workplace: Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
- Additional Roles 2008–2012 — Scientific Secretary of the Israeli Head and Neck Cancer Association.2013–2016 — Chairman of the Israeli Head and Neck Cancer Association. Awards & Honors 2020 — Listed in Forbes magazine’s annual ranking of "Israel’s Top Doctors." Professional Affiliations Israeli Head and Neck Cancer Association Israeli Society of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery International Head and Neck Surgery Association International Head and Neck Oncology Association
Dr. Aaron Popovcer is the Director of the Oncology Department at Hadassah Medical Center. He specializes in head and neck tumors and thyroid cancer treatment. Dr. Popovcer completed a specialized radiosurgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Forbes magazine recognized him as one of Israel's Top Doctors.
- Served as Chairman of the Israeli Head and Neck Cancer Association.
- Treats recurrent cancer and spinal metastases using biological and immunotherapy.
- Completed a multidisciplinary cancer treatment fellowship at the University of Michigan.
- Member of the International Head and Neck Oncology Association.
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Dr. Aaron Popovcer is the Director of the Oncology Department at Hadassah Medical Center. He specializes in treating head and neck tumors and thyroid cancer. He also served as the Chairman of the Israeli Head and Neck Cancer Association.
Specialization and Approach
Dr. Popovcer treats malignant head and neck tumors and complex thyroid cancer. He uses biological and immunotherapy to target specific cancer cells. The doctor also treats recurrent cancer cases and spinal metastases. He applies focused radiotherapy for spinal and malignant thyroid tumors. This precision helps protect healthy tissue near the tumor site.
Work Experience
- Since 2019 – Director of the Oncology Department and Sharett Cancer Institute, Hadassah Medical Center
- 2013–2019 – Chief of Head and Neck Oncology and Deputy Head of Radiotherapy, Davidoff Cancer Center
- 2009–2012 – Head of the Head and Neck Oncology Clinic, Davidoff Cancer Center
- 1999–2005 – Specialist in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Rabin Medical Center
- 1998–1999 – Intern at Hadassah University Hospital
Education and Training
- 1998 – Medical Degree, Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem
- 2016 – Advanced training in radiosurgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York
- 2008 – Fellowship in head and neck tumor brachytherapy – a type of internal radiation therapy – at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York
- 2006–2008 – Fellowship in multidisciplinary cancer treatment, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- 2005–2009 – Specialization in oncology and radiotherapy, Davidoff Cancer Center
Professional Leadership and Recognition
Forbes magazine listed Dr. Popovcer in its 2020 annual ranking of Israel’s Top Doctors. He also served in leadership roles for national medical organizations.
- 2013–2016 – Chairman of the Israeli Head and Neck Cancer Association
- 2008–2012 – Scientific Secretary of the Israeli Head and Neck Cancer Association
Memberships
- Israeli Head and Neck Cancer Association
- Israeli Society of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
- International Head and Neck Surgery Association
- International Head and Neck Oncology Association
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