Best Diagnostics Doctors in Israel — TOP 31

Dr. Amit Tirosh is the Head of the Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) Service at Sheba Medical Center. He is an international authority on von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) disease and hereditary tumor syndromes. Dr. Tirosh contributed to global clinical guidelines for VHL management. He also leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab at Sheba.

• Contributor to the international expert panel on VHL management guidelines.
• Authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers in journals like JAMA and Gastroentrology.
• Maintains research affiliations with the NIH and the Weizmann Institute.
• Performs specialized NET treatments, including Lutetium-177 therapy and PRRT.

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He has performed over 200 HIPEC procedures for complex abdominal cancers. He focuses on treating gastric cancer, sarcoma, and colorectal malignancies. Dr. Ben Yaacov holds board certifications in both General Surgery and Surgical Oncology.

• Completed surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
• Uses NanoKnife and microwave liver ablation for targeted tumor treatment.
• Maintains ESSO certification for cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Alon Friedlander is a leading orthopedic spine surgeon listed among Israel’s Top Doctors by Forbes. He serves as the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Friedlander treats complex spinal disorders in both adult and pediatric patients. He uses both minimally invasive and open surgical techniques for precision care.

• Specializes in scoliosis surgery and complex spinal deformity correction.
• Treats primary and metastatic spinal tumors using advanced surgical techniques.
• Completed fellowships in spine surgery in the USA, France, and Hong Kong.
• Consultant for elite Israeli soccer teams and the Spartak Basketball Club.

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

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.

Dr. Michael Shapira specializes in bone marrow transplantation at Sourasky Medical Center, bringing extensive expertise from Hadassah Medical Center.

• Trained at Hebrew University Medical School
• Senior physician in Hadassah's Bone Marrow Transplantation department
• Specialized in internal medicine before focusing on transplants
• Fluent in English and Hebrew

Dr. Golan specializes in advanced breast imaging techniques, with training at top institutions like the Curie Institute in Paris.

• Director of the Mammography Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Expert in MRI-guided breast biopsies and 3D ultrasound
• Trained at Gustave Roussy Cancer Center in France
• Member of the North American Society of Radiology
• Uses non-invasive radiofrequency technology for breast lump removal

Dr. Jacob Ben-chaim brings deep expertise in pediatric urology, having trained at Johns Hopkins and led divisions at top Israeli hospitals.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopic pyeloplasty
• Chairs the Pediatric Urology Union in Israel
• Awarded for groundbreaking pediatric urology research
• 40 years of experience' experience treating complex childhood urological conditions
• ECFMG certified with international qualifications

Professor Anat Loewenstein specializes in ophthalmology at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), one of Israel's leading hospitals.

• Expert in advanced diagnostic techniques for eye conditions
• Professor title reflects high academic and clinical standards
• Works at a top-tier medical center with cutting-edge technology

Prof. Mashiah Jacob leads the Pediatric Dermatology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in skin conditions for children and adolescents.

• Expert in surgical interventions and phototherapy for young patients
• Uses cutting-edge technology for mole assessment
• Provides comprehensive dermatological care tailored to children

Recognized as a Top Doctor in Israel by Forbes Magazine, Dr. Ada Kesler specializes in advanced diagnostic techniques at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 44 years of experience of experience in diagnostic radiology and ultrasound
• Expert in high intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) and endoscopic ultrasound
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Jefferson University Hospital
• Member of multiple professional societies including the American Society of Ultrasound

Ranked among Israel's best physicians by Forbes, Dr. Blachar specializes in advanced diagnostic imaging for cancers at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 33 years of experience focusing on abdominal and gastrointestinal imaging
• Trained at Harvard's Beth-Israel-Deaconess and University of Chicago
• Elected fellow of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Radiology
• Multiple research awards for liver and vascular imaging
• Recognized as a top teacher at Tel Aviv University

Dr. Amir specializes in pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases and celiac disease, performing endoscopic procedures in children at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital
• Lecturer at Tel Aviv University for postgraduate medical education
• Member of European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
• Skilled in managing eosinophilic esophagitis in children

Prof. Dr. Einat Even-Sapir is a leading nuclear medicine specialist at Sourasky Medical Center, with 30 years of experience of expertise in hybrid and oncologic imaging.

• Head of Nuclear Medicine Department at Sourasky Medical Center
• Specialized in molecular breast imaging for precise diagnostics
• MD from Sackler Faculty of Medicine and PhD from Technion
• Further studies at Dalhousie University in Canada

Professor Eli Sprecher heads the Dermatology Department at Sourasky Medical Center and specializes in genetic dermatological diseases.

• Trained in dermatology and genetics at Thomas Jefferson University
• Member of the American Academy of Dermatology and other prestigious societies
• Authored 220+ scientific publications
• Lecturer at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Specializes in limb lengthening and deformity correction – Dr. Goldman brings expertise from Hadassah Medical Center and New York's Hospital for Special Surgery.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in pediatric and adult orthopedics
• Expert in the Ilizarov method for complex reconstructions
• Honored for achievements in limb lengthening techniques
• Member of North American Society for Limb Lengthening
• Treats clubfoot and neuromuscular disorders with gait analysis

Dr. Boaz Liberman is the Director of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas in adults and children. Dr. Liberman was recognized in the Forbes list of top doctors in Israel. He focuses on limb-sparing cancer surgery combined with functional reconstruction. Dr. Liberman completed fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

• Performs complex joint reconstruction and revision hip or knee replacements.
• Uses MRgFUS to treat bone conditions with imaging-guided ultrasound.
• Treats childhood tumors like Ewing's sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Member of the American and European Associations of Tissue Banks.

Dr. David Mishaali is the Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating infants and children with high-risk heart anomalies. Dr. Mishaali developed a unique minimally invasive surgical approach for congenital heart defects. He works at Sheba Medical Center, a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

• Completed fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and UCSF in the USA.
• Treats rare newborn conditions requiring complex cardiac reconstruction.
• Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce trauma and improve cosmetic results.
• Senior Lecturer and author of numerous peer-reviewed papers on cardiac surgery.

Dr. Pnina Langevich leads the National Center for Rheumatology at Sheba Medical Center. She is a former Vice President of the World Association of Rheumatologists. Forbes Israel has repeatedly named her among the country’s top doctors. Dr. Langevich treats severe cases of lupus, scleroderma, and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Served for 12 years as Vice President of the World Association of Rheumatologists.
• Functions as the Editor–in–Chief of the international medical journal Lupus.
• Specializes in managing treatment–resistant autoimmune and joint diseases.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.