Best Doctors in Tel Aviv, Israel — TOP 218

Dr. Strauss Ido is a neurosurgeon at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He serves as a Board Director for the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. Dr. Ido specializes in treating Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's disease.

• Expert in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and intracranial neurostimulator implantation.
• Completed a fellowship in functional neurosurgery at Toronto Western Hospital.
• Awarded for outstanding research in the field of neurosurgery.
• Works at a clinic ranked among the world's best smart hospitals by Newsweek.

The doctor is a highly respected oncologist with extensive experience in a wide range of cancer treatments. She has significantly contributed to clinical research, particularly in understanding and improving patient attitudes towards clinical trials. Her clinical focus includes advanced procedures such as Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), SIRT therapy, and immunotherapy with Keytruda. The doctor also performs complex surgeries including Whipple surgery, liver resection, and pancreatic cancer surgery, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to oncologic care.

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.

Dr. David Sarid is the Head of the Outpatient Cancer Clinic at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in treating complex cancers of the prostate, kidneys, and digestive tract. Dr. Sarid completed a specialty in cancer urology at Oxford University in the UK. He is a senior oncologist at Sourasky, a clinic ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

• Uses chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, and immunotherapy to treat tumors and metastasis.
• Authored over 30 scientific articles and serves as a principal investigator for clinical trials.
• Holds memberships in the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society for Medical Oncology.
• Serves as a lecturer at Tel Aviv University, contributing to oncology education in Israel.

Dr. Ron Arbel is the Head of the Orthopedic Department at Ichilov Medical Center. He serves as the primary physician for the Israeli national volleyball team. Dr. Arbel specializes in sports medicine and biological cartilage reconstruction. He completed training in arthroscopic surgery at major US medical centers in Chicago and Tennessee.

• Uses stem cell therapy and biological reconstruction for joint restoration.
• Treats sports injuries and tendon damage in the knee, hip, and shoulder.
• Authored over 40 scientific publications on cartilage treatment and osteoarthritis.
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and EFSMA.

Dr. Nadir Arber heads the Integrated Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in the early diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal tumors. Dr. Arber has authored over 300 scientific papers on GI cancer research. He conducted research at the NewYork-Presbyterian Center in the United States.

• Expert in gene therapy for gastrointestinal cancers and inflammatory disorders.
• Treats complex GI conditions including esophageal, pancreatic, and colon cancers.
• Member of the American Association for Cancer Research.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Sourasky Medical Center in Israel.

The doctor specializes in oncological gynecology and radiotherapy, focusing on the treatment and management of gynecological cancers. With extensive experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques, the doctor has contributed to improving patient outcomes through innovative approaches in cancer care. The doctor is recognized for their commitment to integrating cutting-edge research into clinical practice, ensuring patients receive the most effective and up-to-date treatments available.

The doctor is a highly experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 25 years in the field. Specializing in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Reproduction Medicine, the doctor is proficient in treatments such as Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), Ovulation Induction Procedure, Ovarian Drilling, and Urethral Valves management.

The doctor has completed a fellowship at the Ronald O Perelman and Claudia Cohen Centre, holds a diploma from Ireland, and earned an MBBS from the University of Mysore, India.

The doctor is a highly experienced practitioner at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor is board certified in both fields. The clinical focus includes Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Critical Care Medicine, providing comprehensive care for a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

Dr. Veronika Chernuha is a pediatric neurosurgeon and epileptologist at Sourasky Medical Center. She holds a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree. Dr. Chernuha specializes in child development and drug-resistant epilepsy treatment. She completed her specialized epilepsy training in Brussels, Belgium.

• Specializes in pediatric neurology and complex child development cases.
• Treats drug-resistant epilepsy and West syndrome in children.
• Member of the International League Against Epilepsy.
• Sits on the European Pediatric Neurology Society board.

Dr. Ronit El Hasid leads the Department of Pediatric Oncohematology at Dana Dwek Children's Hospital. She is a specialist in bone marrow and umbilical blood transplantation for children. She has performed over 300 successful transplantations throughout her career. Dr. El Hasid previously practiced at the City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles.

• Treats childhood leukemia, lymphoma, and neuroblastoma at a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Authored over 50 scientific papers and 40 conference reports in pediatric oncology.
• Member of the American Association for Hematology and Israeli Society for Pediatric Hematooncology.
• Performs autologous, allogenic, and haploidentical stem cell transplantations.

Dr. Ofer Yossefovitz is a urological surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in oncological urology and robotic surgical procedures. Dr. Yossefovitz performed a clinical fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He treats prostate cancer, kidney cysts, and testicular tumors. His practice at Sourasky supports a 90% oncology treatment success rate.

• Former head of oncological urology at Ichilov and Beilinson hospitals.
• Performs robotic nephrectomy and da Vinci prostatectomy.
• Acts as a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.
• Member of the American and European Urology Associations.

Dr. Ron Ram is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He has performed several hundred stem cell transplants for blood cancer patients. Dr. Ram holds certifications in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology. He completed his medical training and fellowship at prestigious New York institutions.

• Specializes in treating leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and aplastic anemia.
• Performs allogenic and haploidentical stem cell transplantations.
• Authored over 30 scientific articles and a medical textbook chapter.
• Practices at a Newsweek-ranked clinic among the top 10 globally.

Dr. Guy Lahat is a surgical oncologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in soft tissue sarcoma and gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Lahat completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. He focuses on the molecular basis of cancer progression and metastasis.

• Recipient of the Connie & Jim Walter Fellowship in Sarcoma Research.
• Member of the Trans-Atlantic Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Working Group.
• Sits on the Society of Surgical Oncology and Connective Tissue Oncology Society.
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world's most popular clinics.

Dr. Ami Amit is the Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta – The Medicity. He pioneered the use of Rotarex and Kensey Nash DPD devices in India. He performs over 2,000 percutaneous interventions and 2,500 diagnostic procedures annually. Dr. Amit works at Sourasky Medical Center, which Newsweek ranks among the world's best hospitals.

• Recipient of the Padma Shri Award for exemplary work in medicine.
• Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology.
• Authored over 100 articles in leading peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Specializes in balloon mitral valvuloplasty and coronary angioplasty.

Known Expertise 

Medical Oncologist 

Academic Position 

Senior Lecturer 

Education

Bar-Ilan University, Israel / Computational Biology 

Israeli Society for Health-Tech / Fellowship by IMA/ Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Medicine and Health-Tech 

Sheba Medical Center and Bar-Ilan University, Israel/ Genomics and Biomedical Informatics 

Semmelweis University/Doctor of Medicine 

Training and Specialization 

Clinical observership in acute oncology, early phase clinical trials and lung cancer/ Guy's and St. Thomas hospital, London, England 

Leader Shift, Executive Development Program, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center 

Fellowship Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Medicine and Health-Tech 

Resident, Medical Oncology, TASMC, Israel 

6th year medical school rotations, Kaplan Medical Center, Israel 

Rotation, intensive care unit and pulmonology, Stony Brook hospital, NY, US 

Clinical Experience 

Leader of the TASMC oncology project of PSIFAS, the Israeli National Genomic Medicine Initiative 

PI for study initiator trial: T-Cell Repertoire sequencing as clinical efficacy tool for pembrolizumab (with platinum based chemotherapy) in advanced NSCLC. 

PI for study initiator trial: T-cell repertoire sequencing as a clinically efficacy tool for neoadjuvant immunotherapy plus platinum-doublet chemotherapy for resectable NSCLC. 

Representative of the National Medical Association for the National Council for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Malignant Diseases, as well as head of the oncology field, Leumit HMO 

Consultant on drugs and operations in the field of oncology, Leumit HMO 

Member of the Helsinki Committee for Clinical Studies, TASMC 

Primary investigator (PI) in pharmaceutical phases I&III clinical trials Head of oncology day-care service, TASMC, Israel 

Molecular Tumor Board (MTB) moderator of the Israeli Lung Cancer Society 

NGS interpretation clinic alongside head of pathology, TASMC, Israel 

PI for study initiator trial: Genomic Variant of BCL-2 as a Novel Predictor of Response to Paclitaxel, TASMC, Israel 

Medical oncology clinic in the field of lung and breast cancer, TASMC, Israel

Leading sub-investigator (SI) in many phase I-III clinical trials in oncology, including intra-tumoral injections (mRNA, viruses and NO), TASMC, Israel 

Courses 

Good Clinical Practice ICH GCP R2 & Israeli MOH Guidelines Updated Course 

Point-of-Care Ultrasound course, Israeli Medical Association 

GCP training Bioforum 

GCP training Bioforum

Investigator Site Personnel ICH GCP Training Certificate - TransCelerate BioPharma 

Academic Experience 

Lecturer in the Department of Medical Education at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University 

JIMS Journal Club - Instructor for students. 

Guidance of Dr. Aviv Berkovich M.D in basic science: cfDNA NGS for identification ofprimary and acquired resistance in patients with Lung Cancer and EGFR mutations. 

TASMC, Israel in collaboration with The Tisch Cancer Institute Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY USA 

Training team for oncology residents, TASMC, Israel 

Mentor for new intern, TASMC, Israel 

Tutor for medical students in oncology clerkships, Tel-Aviv University, Israel 

Honors 

Outstanding teacher in the faculty of medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel

 Outstanding teacher in the faculty of medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel 

Sign of honor for reserve medical personnel for the battle in Lebanon, IDF

Completion of residency final examination (shlav Beit) with honors 

Israeli society for clinical oncology and radiation therapy (ISCORT) 17 research grant competition winner 

Affiliations 

Israeli Medical Association (IMA) 

Israeli Society for Clinical Oncology and Radiation Therapy (ISCORT) 

The Israeli Lung Cancer Group (ILCG) 

European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) 

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 

The International Society of Liquid Biopsy (ISLB) 

The Israeli Society for Health-Tech 

Boards 

Co-founder, board member and treasurer of the Israeli Acute Oncology Society 

Clinical Research Association Board of Directors on behalf of the Israeli Lung Cancer Group 

Member of the Trustees of Oncology Innovation, TASMC, Israel 

Doctor of Medical Service IDF 

Areas of interest 

Thoracic malignancies, 

early to late phase clinical trials, 

intra-tumoral injections, 

comprehensive genomic profiling of tumors, 

liquid biopsies: cfDNA, TCR rep-seq and epi-Genetics; 

cell therapy

Dr. Ido Wolf is a specialist in Oncology, Internal Medicine, and the Army Medical Units with a degree from Ben Gurion University of the Negev. He is currently the Head of the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center and speaks English.

Dr. Aharon Amir is the Chief Surgeon of Plastic Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in complex reconstructions of the head, face, neck, and chest. Dr. Amir focuses on restoring form after tumor removal, trauma, or birth defects. He practices at Assuta Medical Center, a JCI-accredited facility in Tel Aviv.

• Heads the microsurgery service at Mount Carmel Medical Group.
• Maintains membership in the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.
• Authored over 30 scientific papers on reconstructive microsurgery.
• Trained in microsurgical reconstruction at The Toronto General Hospital in Canada.

Dr. Viviean Drory is a neurologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. She is a certified specialist in clinical neurophysiology and electromyography. Her work focuses on diagnosing and treating neuromuscular disorders and ALS. She uses both drug therapies and palliative care to help her patients.

• Trained at the University of Heidelberg and the University of Louisiana.
• Member of the International Research Alliance for Motor Neuron Disease Research.
• Sits on the Association of Neurologists of Israel and European Research Group.
• Practices at a hospital ranked among the world's top 10 by Newsweek.