Zohar Dotan

Specialization: Urological surgeon
27 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Hebrew
Online consultations: available
Workplace: Israel, Ramat Gan, Sheba Medical Center
Leads a urology department and heads the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society. Among the pioneers of robotic urologic surgery in Israel, with 50+ scientific publications.
Dr. Zohar Dotan heads the Urology Department at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He is a primary pioneer of robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery. He specializes in treating complex cancers of the kidney, prostate, and bladder. Dr. Dotan leads the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society and holds a PhD in Genetics.
- Completed a specialized uro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
- Performs robotic radical nephrectomy and da Vinci robotic prostatectomy.
- Authored over 50 scientific publications on advanced urologic cancer treatments.
- Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th best hospital globally by Newsweek.

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Qualifications

Prof. Zohar Dotan is the Head of the Urology Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is among the pioneers of robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery in Israel. Dotan also leads the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society and holds a PhD in Genetics.

Specialization in Uro-Oncology

Prof. Dotan treats cancers of the prostate, kidney, and urinary system. He uses robotic Da Vinci prostatectomy to ensure precision during tumor removal. This minimally invasive approach helps patients recover faster with less postoperative pain. He also performs robotic radical nephrectomy and bladder removal with reconstruction.

The clinical focus includes:

Prostate cancer including advanced and recurrent cases
Kidney and bladder cancer
Testicular and adrenal tumors
Genitourinary sarcomas
Urethral strictures and prostatic hyperplasia

Personalized Diagnostic Strategy

Prof. Dotan uses high-resolution MRI diagnostics and PET-CT with Gallium 68 (PSMA). He applies molecular and genetic tumor profiling to tailor treatment to each patient. This precision-based strategy allows him to select effective treatment plans while minimizing risks. He prioritizes organ-preserving techniques to maintain quality of life after surgery.

Academic and Research Achievements

Prof. Dotan has authored 50+ scientific publications in international medical journals. This research work includes frequent presentations as a speaker at major international medical congresses. He received awards from the American Association of Clinical Surgery for his work. These honors recognized his research into prostate cancer treatment.

Professional Experience and Leadership

Head of the Urology Department, Sheba Medical Center
Head of the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society
Assistant Professor, Tel Aviv University School of Medicine

Education and International Training

Medical Degree – Tel Aviv University School of Medicine
PhD in Genetics – Tel Aviv University
Urology Residency – Sheba Medical Center, Israel
Fellowship in Uro-Oncology and Laparoscopic Surgery – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York

Professional Memberships

Israeli Urological Association
American Urological Association
European Association of Urology