Page 5 - Best oncologists in Israel: TOP 95 doctors

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
• 30+ years 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

Specialist in endoprosthetics – Dr. Dekel focuses on artificial joint replacements often needed after complex bone tumor surgery at Assuta Medical Center.

• Expert in limb reconstruction and tumor removal surgery
• Focuses on joint replacement for musculoskeletal cancers
• Based at the Assuta Medical Center

Specializes in laryngectomy procedures at Assuta Medical Center – a leader in advanced ENT treatments.

• Focuses on head and neck cancers within otolaryngology
• Treats complex throat and larynx conditions
• Part of a specialized oncology team at a top private hospital

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

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

Specialist in bariatric surgery at Assuta Medical Center.

• Focuses on weight loss procedures
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers
• Experienced in surgical interventions for obesity

Dr. Riad Hadad heads the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder department at Assuta Clinic – a leader in gastrointestinal and liver cancer surgery.

• Specialized in gastrointestinal and liver oncology at University of Toronto
• Author of 60+ scientific publications on cancer treatment
• Member of European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Performs complex surgeries for digestive system cancers

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

Head of Urology at Meir Medical Center – Prof. Leibovitch specializes in prostate, testicular, and bladder cancer surgeries.

• Author of 100+ scientific papers on urology
• Editor of Urology Update journal
• Member of American and European Societies of Urology
• Performs bladder reconstruction surgeries

Dr. Roy Tal specializes in melanoma and skin cancer at Assuta's Melanoma Unit, recognized for advanced skin imaging techniques.

• Graduated in the top 10% of his class at Ben Gurion University
• Teaching award recipient from Tel Aviv University's medical school
• Member of the International Dermatoscopy Society for advanced skin analysis
• Trained in Good Clinical Practice for medical research

Heading the breast cancer surgery department at Tel Aviv's Ichilov Medical Center, Professor Schneebaum combines surgical expertise with melanoma specialization.

• 40+ years of experience in surgical oncology
• Certified by the European Commission for Oncosurgery
• Published 73 peer-reviewed articles on oncology
• Member of the European Association of Surgical Oncology
• Specializes at Assuta Hospital's Melanoma Unit

Professor Haim Gutman leads surgical oncology departments at Assuta Hospital and Beilinson Medical Center, specializing in melanoma and breast cancer treatment.

• Trained in oncologic surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston
• Head of surgical oncology at Rabin Medical Center (Beilinson)
• Specializes in melanoma, breast and skin cancer, and bone sarcoma
• Professor at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Boaz Gabay leads the onkodermatology department at the Melanoma Unit of Assuta Hospital, specializing in skin cancer care.

• Senior dermatologist at Meir Medical Center's clinic in Kfar Saba
• Provides expert dermatology consultation at Beit Levinstein rehabilitation center
• Completed residency in Dermatology and Venereology at Beilinson Medical Center
• Trained in medicine at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Douglas Zippel is a leading surgical oncologist specializing in melanoma and breast cancer at Assuta Hospital and Sheba Medical Center.

• Teacher of surgery at Tel Aviv University
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Member of The Society of Surgical Oncology
• Member of The Society of Melanoma Research