Iris Kventsel
- Specialization: Pediatric hematologist/oncologist
- 36 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Hebrew
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Israel, Ramat Gan, Sheba Medical Center
- Attending physician in pediatric hemato-oncology and bone marrow transplantation; faculty member at Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Iris Kventsel is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She treats childhood sarcomas like Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kventsel integrates targeted therapies with cellular treatments for complex childhood cancers. She serves on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.
- Specializes in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
- Researches genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome and susceptibility genes.
- Published in major journals on stem cell biology and surgical oncology (HIPEC).
- Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.
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Doctor's services
- Bone marrow transplantation
- CAR T-cell therapy
- Leukemia chemotherapy
- Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation
- Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from a related donor
- Chemotherapy
- Lymphoma chemotherapy
- Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from an unrelated donor
- Radiotherapy
- Autologous bone marrow transplantation
- Sarcoma surgery
- Sarcoma Immunotherapy
- Complex treatment of Ewing's sarcoma
- Bone resection
- Chemotherapy for Sarcomas
- Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas
- Complex treatment of neuroblastoma
- Complex treatment of rhabdomyosarcoma
- Complex treatment of nephroblastoma
- Removal of rhabdomyosarcoma
- Removal of nephroblastoma
- CT (computer tomography)
- Tumor Marker Blood Test
- Online Consultation with Oncologist
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Immunohistochemistry
- Biopsy
- HLA-typing
How are we doing?
Qualifications
Dr. Iris Kventsel is a pediatric hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center specializing in childhood sarcomas. She is an attending physician in the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT Division at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Additionally, she is a faculty member at the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.
Specialization in Pediatric Oncology
Dr. Kventsel treats children and adolescents with hematologic conditions and rare tumors. Her clinical work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of childhood sarcomas. She integrates chemotherapy protocols with targeted therapies to improve patient outcomes. This approach includes creating individualized treatment plans for each child.
Primary Conditions Treated
- Ewing sarcoma
- Osteosarcoma
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Neuroblastoma and Nephroblastoma
- Leukemia and Lymphoma
- Aplastic anemia
Advanced Procedures & Techniques
Dr. Kventsel provides care by coordinating with surgeons and radiologists. She uses cellular therapies to treat aggressive pediatric cancers. Bone marrow transplantation is used to restore blood cell production. She also balances cancer treatment with long-term quality of life for her patients.
- CAR T-cell therapy
- Allogenic transplantation from related and unrelated donors
- Autologous bone marrow transplantation
- Haploidentical stem cell transplantation
- Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for children
- Sarcoma immunotherapy and bone resection
Academic Research & Publications
Dr. Kventsel researches genetic cancer predisposition and susceptibility genes in pediatric populations. Her studies specifically investigate Li-Fraumeni syndrome. She contributes to international scientific collaborations through clinical trials. Her work appears in journals covering stem cell biology and surgical oncology.
- Research on genetic cancer predisposition
- Studies on cancer susceptibility genes
- "HIPEC in children" research in surgical oncology
- Publications in pediatric oncology and stem cell biology
Work Experience
- Attending Physician – Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT Division, Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital
- Academic Staff Member – Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine
Education & Training
- Medical Degree – Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
- Pediatrics Residency – Assaf HaRofeh Medical Center
- Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Fellowship – Sheba Medical Center
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