Best Immunology Doctors in Israel — TOP 16

Dr. Amos Toren is a pediatric hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He served as Director of the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Division. Dr. Toren holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He specializes in CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation for children. Forbes Israel has recognized his expertise in hematology.

• Served as the Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University.
• Treats complex cases of leukemia, lymphoma, and rare pediatric cancers.
• Member of the American Society of Hematology and European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Collaborates on research with the NIH and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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. Katsman specializes in HIV care at Sourasky Medical Center, with over 26 years of experience of experience in infectious diseases.

• Senior staff physician at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
• Advanced training at McGill AIDS Centre in Montreal
• Member of International AIDS Society and European AIDS Clinical Society
• Affiliated with The Crusaid Kobler AIDS Center

Dr. Grisaro Galia leads the Pediatric Infectious Diseases service at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital – specializing exclusively in pediatric cases.

• Director-level role at a top children's hospital
• Trained at University of Toronto – a global leader in infectious disease research
• Holds a Marze Bachir degree in pediatric infectious diseases
• Focuses on complex pediatric infectious cases

Professor Eli Sprecher leads the Dermatology Department at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center, with a focus on genetic skin diseases.

• Specialized in dermatological genetics at Thomas Jefferson University
• Authored over 220 scientific publications in dermatology
• Member of key societies including the American Academy of Dermatology
• Professorship at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Head of rheumatology at Sourasky Medical Center – Dr. Kaspy specializes in complex cases and leads Israel's rheumatology specialization programs.

• Completed prestigious internship at Hammersmith Hospital in London
• Former Head of the day hospital in rheumatology at Ichilov
• 140+ scientific publications on rheumatology
• Member of both Israeli and American Rheumatology Associations

Featured in Forbes' 2021 list of Israel's top physicians, Prof. Kivity specializes in allergy and immunology at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in diagnosing and treating allergies, asthma, and allergic rhinitis
• Member of multiple international allergy and immunology societies
• Trained at prestigious institutions including National Jewish Hospital
• Recipient of multiple research awards in immunology

Dr. Michael Lotem leads the Center for Melanoma and Cancer Immunotherapy at Hadassah Medical Center, pioneering new treatments for melanoma.

• Specializes in immunotherapy for cancer treatment
• Studies SLAM receptors in anti-cancer immune responses
• Combines clinical practice with translational research
• Team includes top clinicians and researchers

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.

Dr. Dimitrios Karussis leads the multi-disciplinary Multiple Sclerosis Clinic at Hadassah Medical Center with 40 years of experience in neuroimmunology.

• Specializes in neuroimmunology and bone marrow transplantation
• Head of the EAE Laboratory at Hadassah
• Member of the European 'Steering Committee' for Bone Marrow Transplantation
• PhD in Neuroimmunology/Neurobiology

Dr. Hila Magen is a leading Israeli hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She heads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit. Dr. Magen specializes in treating complex plasma cell disorders and high-risk myeloma. She is a principal investigator for innovative point-of-care CAR-T therapy programs. Her work brings advanced immunotherapies into routine clinical care.

• Authored over 100 scientific publications and landmark myeloma studies.
• Completed fellowships at MD Anderson and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
• Performs CAR-T cell therapy and bone marrow transplantations.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide in 2026 by Newsweek.

Dr. Avichai Shimoni is the Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He treats complex blood cancers. He completed a specialized fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Shimoni uses allogeneic and autologous transplants for high-risk patients. He is a professor and Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University.

• Named among Israel’s Best Doctors by Forbes for 2025 and 2026.
• Authored over 250 scientific papers on cellular therapies and transplantation.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

Dr. Abraham Avigdor is the Director of the Institute of Hematology at Sheba Medical Center. He is a global authority on lymphoma, CAR-T therapy, and complex blood cancers. Dr. Avigdor founded the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group. He helps lead a clinic ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

• Authored over 130 scientific publications on hemato-oncology and cellular therapy.
• Pioneered the integration of CAR-T cell therapy for lymphoma and myeloma.
• Leads allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplantation programs.
• Served as the Chairman of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group.

Leading the Hematology Department at Hadassah Medical Center, Prof. Dina Ben-Yehuda integrates immunology and cutting-edge gene therapy for blood diseases.

• Professor with 34 years of experience in hematology and immunology
• Pioneer in bone marrow transplants and gene therapy
• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• First female Dean of Hadassah School of Medicine
• Recipient of multiple prestigious awards for patient care