Best Gastroenterology Doctors in Israel — TOP 21

Prof. Nadir Arber heads Israel's only Integrated Cancer Prevention Center, focusing on stopping GI cancers before they start. He has authored over 300 scientific papers on gastrointestinal health.

• 44 years of experience specializing in prevention and early detection of GI cancers
• Leads the Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center
• Research fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Center
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and European Society of Digestive Oncology

Prof. Ido Nachmany heads the Second Surgical Department at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He was recognized by Forbes as one of the country's top physicians. Prof. Nachmany specializes in robotic surgery for the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts. He focuses on treating gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors using minimally invasive techniques.

• Board certified in General Surgery, HPB Surgery, and Abdominal Organ Transplantation.
• Completed surgical fellowships at the prestigious Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute.
• Performs complex Whipple procedures and robotic low anterior resections.
• Author of numerous surgical oncology studies in journals like Cancer Research.

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. 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.

Head of the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center – Dr. Shebolet is one of Israel's top liver experts with 61 years of experience of experience.

• Specializes in complex liver conditions like autoimmune and genetic diseases
• Author of over 60 publications on liver disease research
• Member of leading American and European liver associations
• Trained in gastroenterology at Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School

1,100+ gastroenterological treatments performed – Dr. Yulia specializes in complex inflammatory bowel diseases at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 26 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Focuses on Crohn's disease and modern biopharmaceuticals
• Published 85 scientific papers on GI conditions
• Member of the Israeli Gastroenterology Community

Pioneer of interventional endoscopy in Israel – Dr. Santo co-founded the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and heads the Gastroenterology Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• First in Israel to use interventional ultrasound for precise diagnostics
• Specializes in complex pancreas and liver disease diagnostics
• Leads a top gastroenterology department with 37 years of experience of leadership
• Member of prestigious American and European gastroenterology associations

Heads Colorectal Surgery at Sourasky and performs complex Whipple procedures. Dr. Greenberg brings 35 years of experience of expertise to abdominal surgery.

• Expert in both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Treats complex liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal conditions
• Board-certified general surgeon focusing on the abdomen
• Leads a surgical team at a major Israeli hospital

Prof. Nitzan leads the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center, specializing in advanced treatments for Crohn's and colitis.

• Director of the unique Bacteriotherapies Clinic, pioneering microbiome-based treatments
• Completed a specialized fellowship in IBD and immunology at University of North Carolina
• Senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University's medical school
• Active member of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization
• Author of over 80 professional publications on gastroenterology topics

Prof. Halperin leads the Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases at Tel Aviv Medical Center – a pioneer in advanced gastroenterology treatments.

• Over 42 years of experience specializing in pancreatic and liver diseases
• Former Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Royal Free Hospital
• Professor at Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Published extensive research on digestive system disorders

Dr. Bentov specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, treating conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and performing endoscopic procedures for children at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in pediatric gastroenterology at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital
• Member of European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Lecturer in pediatric medicine at Tel Aviv University since 2012
• Focuses on managing celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis in children

Professor Rafael Bruck is the Chief Gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center, with over 47 years of experience of expertise in digestive and liver diseases.

• Specializes in treating complex conditions of the pancreas and liver
• Expert in advanced protocols for viral hepatitis B and C
• Member of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases
• Treats a wide range of gastrointestinal cancers

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center – one of Israel's top hospitals for oncology.

• 36 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal cancers
• Board-certified in both Oncology and Radiotherapy
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients
• Key member of Israel's national cancer policy committees

Dr. Beni Boursi is a leading oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers using innovative microbial modulation. Dr. Boursi is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree with highest honors from Tel Aviv University.

• Completed oncology fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic.
• Developed predictive models for early colorectal and pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
• Published research on microbiome-oncology in the prestigious journal Science.

Prof. Eitan Scapa heads the Gastroenterology and Liver Department at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, a leading center for digestive health in Israel.

• Over of experience in gastroenterology.
• Developed the 'video tablet' – a pioneering swallowable camera for digestive tract imaging.
• Member of the American and Israel Gastroenterology Associations.
• Author of numerous scientific publications in the field.

Dr. Gutman is an oncosurgeon specializing in gastrointestinal procedures at Assuta Medical Center.

• Focuses on surgical oncology with a specialization in gastrointestinal cancers
• Works at Assuta – a leading center for minimally invasive surgeries
• Experienced in complex oncologic resections

Dr. Maor Lachav is one of Israel's few specialists performing radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's esophagus, a cutting-edge treatment that replaces diseased cells with healthy tissue.

• Head of the Invasive Endoscopy Department at Assuta Medical Center
• Trained at Chicago's University Hospital and Sheba Medical Center
• Active member of both American and Israeli gastroenterology societies
• Specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques for precancerous conditions

WHO expert in pediatric digestive health – Dr. Reif leads Hadassah's Pediatric Department and develops global treatment protocols.

• 34 years of experience specializing in pediatric liver and GI conditions
• Developed a patented US treatment for non-malignant liver diseases
• Published 50+ research articles on childhood digestive disorders
• Fellowship-trained at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo

Professor Rifaat Safadi leads the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center – a pioneer in liver fibrosis research.

• Specializes in advanced liver disease treatments
• Recipient of multiple awards for liver fibrosis research
• Member of international liver study associations
• Author of numerous medical journal articles
• Head of liver disease unit at Hadassah