Zvi Cohen

Prof. Zvi Cohen is the Director of Neurosurgery at Sheba Medical Center, which is ranked among the top 10 global hospitals. He was named to the 2025 Forbes Israel Best Doctors list for his work in neuro-oncology. He specializes in brain and spinal tumor surgeries using high-precision surgical navigation. This technology helps him navigate delicate structures during the procedure.

Specialization and Surgical Approach

Prof. Cohen achieves maximal safe resection of malignant and benign tumors. He removes the largest possible tumor volume while preserving neurological function. This dual focus helps maintain the patient's quality of life after the operation. He also integrates surgery with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted drug treatments. Additionally, he treats a wide variety of conditions:

• Malignant tumors including gliomas, glioblastoma (GBM), and neuroblastoma
• Primary and secondary brain metastases
• Pituitary adenomas and acoustic neuromas
• Spinal cord tumors and schwannomas
• Vascular issues like arteriovenous malformations and cerebral aneurysms
• Pediatric conditions such as Arnold Chiari syndrome and hydrocephalus

Advanced Technology and Precision

Prof. Cohen uses modern neurosurgical tools to improve patient outcomes. Intraoperative MRI provides real-time visualization of the tumor during the procedure. He also uses image-guided navigation systems to maintain surgical precision. Furthermore, he performs frame-based and frameless stereotactic biopsies. These microsurgical techniques reduce the risk of neurological damage and improve functional recovery.

Professional Experience

• Director of the Department of Neurosurgery, Sheba Medical Center
• Director of the Neuro-Oncology Unit
• Former Deputy Director of the Department of Neurosurgery
• Assistant Professor at Tel Aviv University

Education and Training

• Medical Degree – Tel Aviv University
• Residency in Neurosurgery – Sheba Medical Center
• Fellowship in Neuroradiology – Beth Israel Medical Center, USA
• Fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology – MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA

Research and Recognition

Prof. Cohen founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba Medical Center. He leads clinical research programs focused on drug therapies for malignant tumors. He has also published scientific works on radiosurgery for brain metastases and cerebral edema. Furthermore, he researches surgical outcomes for spinal tumors using intraoperative monitoring.

Memberships

• Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO)
• Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons