Best diagnosticians in Israel: TOP 30 doctors

Dr. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Prof. Amit Tirosh is a senior endocrinologist and Head of the Neuroendocrine Tumors Service at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

His work centers on hereditary NET syndromes. He is affiliated with the NIH in MEN1 research. He serves on an international VHL expert panel and helped write VHL management guidelines. He is the primary contact at Sheba’s multidisciplinary VHL clinic.

He leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab. He collaborates with international teams, including the Weizmann Institute. He provides advanced NET care, including PRRT.

He earned his MD from the Hebrew University–Hadassah. He completed a residency at Assaf HaRofeh, an endocrinology fellowship at Rabin, and training at the NIH. He is board-certified in Endocrinology. He is a member of the Israeli Society of Endocrinology, the Endocrine Society, and the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers, including in JAMA, Gastroenterology, and Radiology.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

Dr. Almog Ben-Yaacov is an Attending Surgeon in the Department of General and Oncological Surgery (Surgery C) at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). His clinical focus includes gastric cancer, sarcoma, and complex colorectal malignancies. Since 2018, he has performed more than 200 HIPEC procedures.

MD, Semmelweis University, 2006, with honors. Training in cardiothoracic surgery at Sheba Medical Center. Residency in general surgery at Montefiore (Albert Einstein) and at Rabin (Beilinson). Board-certified in General Surgery and in Surgical Oncology.

Advanced training includes ESSO-certified HIPEC in Hamburg. Microwave liver ablation in Reims. NanoKnife at King’s College London. Advanced surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering (2019). His publications cover CRS+HIPEC outcomes and Hartmann’s reversal.

Dr. Alon Friedlander, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and a spine and scoliosis specialist for adults and children. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Tel Aviv University. He is listed by Forbes among Israel’s Top Doctors.

He treats complex spine disorders with minimally invasive and open surgery. His procedures include anterior and posterior fixation. His focus areas are scoliosis and other deformities, tumors, stenosis and instability, and disc herniation. Education: MD, Tel Aviv University; residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris and University Hospitals of Strasbourg (France); Queen Mary Hospital and the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Hong Kong).

Advisory roles: IDF referral physician. Consultant to soccer teams. Specialist for the Spartak Basketball Club (knee injuries).

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. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

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

Prof. Elad Jacoby, MD, heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. He is the Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center. He is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T‑cell therapy in Israel. He led one of the first national leukemia programs. He has almost 20 years of clinical and research experience.

He specializes in CAR T‑cell therapy, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, and high‑risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He leads international clinical trials and has authored over 240 publications. His collaborations include Johns Hopkins Hospital and the U.S. National Cancer Institute. He is an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University. He received his MD from Tel Aviv University, completed residency at Sheba Medical Center, and fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the National Cancer Institute. He is board‑certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. He serves on the IBFM CAR T‑Cell Taskforce and the Sheba Institutional Review Board. He leads the integration of CAR T‑cell therapy with transplantation.

Dr. David (Dudi) Mishali, MD, is Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He treats infants and children with congenital heart defects. His work includes rare, high-risk anomalies and complex newborn reconstructions.

He trained internationally. He completed his residency at Rabin Medical Center and clinical fellowships in cardiac surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and in congenital pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery. He developed and implemented minimally invasive methods that reduce surgical trauma and improve cosmetic results.

He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine. He has written many peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, including on point-of-care testing in children during cardiopulmonary bypass and on accessory mitral valve tissue. He holds a leadership role at a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.