Raanan Berger
- Specialization: Radiation oncologist
- 27 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Hebrew, Russian
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Israel, Ramat Gan, Sheba Medical Center
- Included in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” list (2025).
Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.
- Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
- Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
- Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
- Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.
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Doctor's services
- Operation by doctor's recommendation
- Immunotherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
- Testicular prosthesis
- Brain tumor removal
- Immunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab)
- Bone marrow transplantation
- Hormone therapy
- CyberKnife
- Radiotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Online Consultation with Neurosurgeon
- EEG (Electroencephalography)
- Testicular Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Female check-up
- Basic check-up
- CT (computer tomography)
- Whole-body MRI
- Biopsy
- Online Consultation with Oncologist
- Thyroid function tests (including T3, T4, TSH)
- Cystoscopy
- MRI of one area
- Colonoscopy
- Male Check-up
- Mammography
- Brain MRI
- X-ray examination
How are we doing?
Qualifications
Oncology Specialization and Approach
Prof. Berger leads the genitourinary oncology program with a primary focus on prostate cancer. He integrates systemic therapy and radiotherapy into a multidisciplinary care model. This approach combines medical treatment with psychological and social support for families. This lets patients receive emotional guidance throughout the process.
The doctor also treats a translational research laboratory. He investigates the molecular mechanisms that drive prostate and breast cancer development. His clinical work includes personalized treatment plans using neuroendoscopic methods for various genitourinary cancers. This work helps identify new ways to treat cancer.
Research and Scientific Contributions
Prof. Berger has co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications. His research highlights include:
- Classification studies of high-risk versus very high-risk prostate cancer
- Outcomes of radiotherapy combined with androgen deprivation therapy
- Research on inherited BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in large international cohorts
- Study of molecular oncology and tumorigenesis mechanisms
Professional Experience
- Director of the Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center
- Head of the Clinical Research Unit, Institute of Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Lead of the Genitourinary Oncology Program, Sheba Medical Center
Education and Training
- MD and PhD – School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
- Clinical training in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy – Sheba Medical Center
- Postdoctoral fellowship – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School
During his Harvard fellowship, he focused on prostate cancer treatment with Dr. Philip Kantoff. He also conducted molecular oncology research in the laboratory of Dr. William C. Hahn. This research investigates the genetic causes of tumor growth.
Certifications and Memberships
- Board Certified in Oncology
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
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