Ofer Merimsky
- Specialization: Clinical oncologist
- 41 years of experience
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- Speaks:English, Hebrew, Russian
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
- Deputy Director, The Oncology Institute. Israel’s leading specialist in sarcoma and lung cancer treatment. Head of the National Center for bone and soft tissues sarcomas at Sourasky Medical Center.
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.
- Former Chairman of the Oncology Department at Tel Aviv University.
- Past President of the Israeli Society for Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy.
- Faculty member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for sarcomas.
- Completed specialized training in radiotherapy and brachytherapy at New York Hospital.
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Doctor's services
- Mastectomy
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy
- Chemotherapy
- Removal of liver cancer
- Removal of colon cancer
- Brachytherapy
- High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)
- Proton-beam therapy
- Melanoma surgery
- Nephrectomy
- Stomach cancer surgery
- Da Vinci Robotic System
- Radiotherapy
- Omentectomy
- Small intestine resection
- Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
- Hormone therapy
- SIRT therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
- Breast cancer surgery
- Trachelectomy (cervicectomy)
- Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
- Gland therapy for breast cancer
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Subtotal thyroidectomy
- Intrabeam
- TrueBeam
- Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- Whipple surgery
- Orchiectomy
- Lymphadenectomy
- Topical therapy of melanoma
- Wide excision of melanoma
- Laser surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Bladder removal
- Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy
- Wedge Resection
- Pneumonectomy
- Cryotherapy
- Bone resection
- Stereotaxic radiosurgery
- Colectomy (large bowel resection)
- Synchronous resection of the liver/lung with metastases
- Liver resection
- Rectal resection
- Resection of bone with implant replacement
- Removal of testicle tumor
- Enucleation of tumor on pancreas
- Complex treatment of Ewing's sarcoma
- Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
- Thymectomy
- HIFU for prostate cancer treatment
- Brachytherapy for prostate cancer
- Radiation therapy for colorectal cancer
- CyberKnife for brain tumor
- Radiofrequency ablation of the liver
- Chemotherapy for liver cancer
- Chemoembolization of the liver
- Laparoscopic prostatectomy
- Lung segmentectomy
- Chemotherapy for lung cancer
- Chemotherapy for prostate cancer
- Radiotherapy for prostate cancer
- Immunotherapy for prostate cancer
- Radiotherapy for lung cancer
- Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
- Radiotherapy for breast cancer
- Radiotherapy for uterine cancer
- Radiotherapy for cervical cancer
- CyberKnife for prostate cancer
- CyberKnife for lung cancer
- Chemotherapy for stomach cancer
- Chemotherapy for uterine cancer
- Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer
- Chemotherapy for gallbladder cancer
- Chemotherapy for breast cancer
- Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer
- Chemotherapy for colon cancer
- Chemotherapy for uterine cancer
- Immunotherapy for lung cancer
- Immunotherapy for breast cancer
- Immunotherapy for kidney cancer
- Brachytherapy for uterine cancer
- Gastroectomy
- Da Vinci gastroectomy
- Radiation therapy for stomach cancer
- Pancreatic cancer surgery
- Resection of large intestine
- Leiomyosarcoma Removal
- Ovarian cancer surgery
- Chemotherapy for testicular cancer
- Radiation therapy for testicular cancer
- Cryotherapy for kidney cancer
- Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot
- Chemotherapy for kidney cancer
- Radiation therapy for kidney cancer
- Resection of the esophagus
- Radiation therapy for esophageal carcinoma
- Chemotherapy for esophageal carcinoma
- Bladder removal with reconstruction
- Radiation therapy for bowel cancer
- Radiation therapy for ovarian cancer
- Radiation Therapy for Sarcomas
- Chemotherapy for Sarcomas
- Radiation therapy for Brain Tumor
- Radioembolization for liver cancer
- Target therapy for lung cancer
- Lutetium-177 therapy
- Sarcoma Immunotherapy
- Leukemia chemotherapy
- Gamma-knife for spinal tumor
- Proton therapy for breast cancer
- Xofigo Radium-223
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Scintigraphy
- Consultation with an oncologist
- Сomplex oncology diagnostic
- EGFR, ALK, ROS1, PG-L1
- Complex diagnostics of Ewing`s sarcoma
- Comprehensive prostate cancer diagnosis
- Complex diagnostics of chondrosarcoma
- Focus Onco test
- Cancer screening
- Сomplex diagnosis of breast cancer
- Consultation with creation of treatment plan
- Complex diagnostics of lung cancer
- Complex diagnostics of cervical cancer
- Complex diagnostics of gastric cancer
- Immunohistochemistry
- Complex diagnostics of esophageal cancer
- Complex diagnostics of kidney cancer
- Complex diagnosis of oral cancer
- Complex diagnosis of Pancreatic cancer
- Complex diagnosis of colorectal cancer
- Complex diagnosis of sarcoma
- Bladder cancer complex diagnosis
- Comprehensive diagnosis for ovarian cancer
- Comprehensive diagnosis for Liver Cancer
- Oncological Check-up for Women
- Oncological Check-up for Man
- Comprehensive diagnosis for Skin Cancer
- Online Consultation with Oncologist
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Certifications & accreditations
Qualifications
Oncology Specialization and Expertise
Dr. Merimsky treats malignant conditions across various organs. He focuses on bone and soft tissue sarcomas and thoracic cancers. His clinical practice includes:- Malignant tumors of the lungs and other thoracic organs
- Primary bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)
- Pancreatic cancer, including Whipple surgery protocols
- Lymphoma and complex skeletal tumors
The doctor uses specialized oncology techniques such as brachytherapy and radiotherapy. Brachytherapy is a form of internal radiation therapy where seeds, ribbons, or capsules that contain a radiation source are placed in your body, in or near the tumor. He also provides treatments like targeted therapy and immunotherapy with Keytruda.
Work Experience
Dr. Merimsky has held leadership and clinical roles in Israel. His experience includes:- 2008–present – Deputy Head of the Division of Oncology, Sourasky Medical Center
- 2008–present – Head of the Oncology Outpatient Clinic, Sourasky Medical Center
- 1999–present – Head of the Unit for Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology
- 2000–present – Responsible for Lung Cancer Service, Sourasky Medical Center
- 2007–2010 – Chairman of the Department of Oncology, Tel Aviv University
- 1984–1988 – Brigade Medical Officer, Zahal Regimen
- 1995–present – Senior Oncologist at the Unit for Orthopedic Oncology, Sourasky Medical Center
- 1995–1999 – Senior Oncologist in the Sarcoma field, Sourasky Medical Center
- 1983 – Rotations Stager, Soroka Medical Center
Education and Academic Background
The specialist trained at institutions in Israel, the USA, and France.- 1976–1983 – Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Medical Degree
- 1988–2001 – Ichilov Hospital – Oncology Board Certification
- 1993 – New York Hospital (USA) – Training in radiotherapy and thoracic oncology
- 1997 – Institut Gustave Roussy (France) – Fellowship in soft tissue and bone sarcoma
- 2003 – Tel Aviv University – Associate Professor of Clinical Oncology
- 1995 – Master in Oncology, Post-Graduate School of Medicine
Scientific Research and Positions
Dr. Merimsky researches tumor immunology and pharmacology. He has collaborated with the Weizmann Institute of Science on multiple studies.- Senior Investigator at the Felsenstein Medical Research Center since 1993
- Member of the ESMO Sarcoma Faculty since 2011
- Senior Investigator at the Weizmann Institute (2000–2005)
- Vice Chairman of the Helsinki Ethical Committee at Sourasky Medical Center
- Senior Investigator at the Sackler School of Medicine (2001–present)
Professional Memberships
Dr. Merimsky holds positions in several international scientific organizations.- Past President and Chairman of the Israeli Society for Oncology and Radiotherapy
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS)
- Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS)
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
- European Thoracic Oncology Platform (ETOP)
- Israeli Cancer Association Member of Committee For Social Services
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