Best Oncology Doctors in Israel

One of Israel's top Whipple surgeons – Dr. Klauzner specializes in complex pancreatic and gastrointestinal procedures at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 42 years of surgical experience
• Chairman of Surgery at a leading Israeli medical center
• Expert in colorectal, pancreatic, and liver cancer surgeries

Heads the Metastatic Bone Lesions Department at Ichilov Medical Center – a rare subspecialty unit for complex bone cancers.

• Specializes exclusively in oncological orthopedics with 33 years of experience
• Professor at Tel Aviv University – trains future surgeons
• Completed advanced clinical internships in the US and Israel
• Educated at the prestigious Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Prof. Dr. Reuven Or is a leading hematologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Hadassah Medical Center, awarded the Menachem Begin Prize for his contributions.

• of experience in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Head of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Hadassah
• Medical Director of Israel's National Blood Bank
• Published multiple articles in medical journals

Director of Surgical Residency at Hadassah Medical Center, Dr. Pikarsky trains future surgeons in complex colorectal procedures.

• 39 years of experience in surgery and colorectal specialties
• Senior lecturer in surgery at Hebrew University since 2005
• Board-certified in general surgery with subspecialty in colorectal surgery
• Active member of multiple respected surgical associations

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center – specializing in complex digestive cancers with 36 years of experience.

• Board-certified in both oncology and radiotherapy
• Specializes in proton-beam therapy and immunotherapy for GI cancers
• Member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Association
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients

Prof. Arie Lindner heads the Urology Department at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, specializing in complex prostate surgeries.

• Trained at UCLA's urology program in Los Angeles
• Expert in laser treatments for prostate conditions
• Member of American, European & Israeli urology associations
• Chairman of Israel's Trade Union of Doctors

Specialist in oncourology – Dr. Dotan focuses exclusively on prostate and bladder cancer care at Assuta Medical Center.

• Expert in modern prostate and bladder cancer treatments
• Performs advanced robotic-assisted surgeries including da Vinci prostatectomy
• Works at Israel's premier private medical facility
• Dedicated years of experience in oncourology

Dr. Kariv specializes in laparoscopic and colorectal surgery, bringing precision and expertise to stomach cancer treatment.

• Focused on minimally invasive techniques for better patient outcomes
• Specialist in colorectal surgery, ensuring comprehensive care
• Practices at Assuta Medical Center, known for advanced oncology treatments

Professor Mordechai Vias specializes in endocrinology at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center.

• Expert in hormonal aspects of colon cancer
• Professor with extensive academic background
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel

Dr. Tepper leads the entire Oncology Center at Israel's prominent Assuta Medical Center, bringing strategic oversight to complex cancer cases.

• Chief Physician overseeing all oncological services
• Specializes in personalized treatment plans for various cancers
• Extensive experience in advanced therapies like immunotherapy and targeted treatments
• Works within a major, high-tech private hospital network

Dr. Avi Hefetz leads the head and neck surgery department at Assuta Medical Center – Israel's largest private hospital, specializing in complex tumor cases.

• Heads both surgery and oncology departments for head and neck
• of experience in ENT and head-neck oncology
• Member of American Head and Neck Society and other prestigious organizations
• Co-founder of ARAM Center for specialized head-neck surgery

Professor Gilad Ben Baruch specializes in oncogynecology at Assuta Medical Center, focusing on women's cancers with advanced surgical techniques.

• Specialized in oncogynecology – dedicated to gynecologic cancer treatment
• Expert in complex cases including cervical and ovarian cancers
• Professorship reflects high-level expertise and academic leadership
• Performs advanced oncogynecological surgeries like trachelectomy

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.

Dr. Zohar Dotan heads the Urology Department at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He is a primary pioneer of robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery. He specializes in treating complex cancers of the kidney, prostate, and bladder. Dr. Dotan leads the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society and holds a PhD in Genetics.

• Completed a specialized uro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
• Performs robotic radical nephrectomy and da Vinci robotic prostatectomy.
• Authored over 50 scientific publications on advanced urologic cancer treatments.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th best hospital globally by Newsweek.

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Nir Kleinmann directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a pioneer in kidney-sparing laser surgery for complex tumors. Forbes and ResultMed named him among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Kleinmann uses a unique dual-laser system to preserve organ function during cancer treatment.

• Completed urological fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University and McMaster University.
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for UTUC, kidney stones, and prostate cancer.
• Served as a researcher in the OLYMPUS trial for non-surgical chemoablation.
• Fellow of the American Endourology Society with over 60 scientific publications.

Dr. Eytan Aharon Ben-Ami leads the Oncology Division at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He specialized in sarcoma and bone oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Ben-Ami founded the Sheba Clinical Research Organization to advance cancer studies. He treats rare bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas with personalized protocols.

• Heads the Early-Phase Clinical Trials Unit for innovative cancer therapies.
• Authored over 40 scientific publications on molecular mechanisms and early detection.
• Leads Phase I trials in targeted therapy and immunotherapy for rare cancers.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Zvi Rappoport specializes in pediatric anesthesia at Schneider Center for Children Medicine, ensuring safe procedures for young patients.

• Board-certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology
• Completed fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
• Extensive experience in regional anesthesia techniques for children
• Active member of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia

Specializes in precision radiotherapy at Assuta Medical Center – a leading oncology facility in Israel.

• Focuses on targeted radiation therapy for multiple cancer types
• Uses advanced imaging for accurate tumor targeting
• Part of a multidisciplinary oncology team at Assuta
• Works with cutting-edge radiotherapy technologies