Yuri Goldes

Specialization: Surgical oncologist
28 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Hebrew, Russian
Online consultations: available
Workplace: Israel, Ramat Gan, Sheba Medical Center
Named Best Doctor of the Year (2019) by the Israeli Ministry of Health.
Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.
- Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
- Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
- Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
- Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

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Qualifications

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a surgical oncologist and general surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery for complex gastrointestinal cancers. In 2019, the Israeli Ministry of Health named him Best Doctor of the Year.

Specialization and Surgical Approach

Dr. Goldes treats cancers of the pancreas, stomach, and esophagus. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques to reduce patient recovery times. Furthermore, he is among a select group performing minimally invasive Whipple procedures. This operation, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, involves the pancreas and bile duct.

The doctor also treats non-oncological conditions using modern surgical methods. These include:

Diaphragmatic hernia repair
Achalasia and esophageal motility disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) solutions
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)

Professional Achievements

Dr. Goldes is a pioneer of robotic oncologic resections in Israel. He was among the first in the country to perform these for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel has recognized his technical skill and patient outcomes. As a result, Forbes ranked him among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons.

Clinical Leadership and Experience

Dr. Goldes holds major leadership roles at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. His positions include:

Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation
Head of the Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit

Awards and Recognition

2019 – Best Doctor of the Year – Israeli Ministry of Health
2025 – Forbes Israel’s "Best Doctors" list