Page 5 - Best oncologists in Israel: TOP 112 doctors

Professor Rifaat Safadi leads Hadassah's liver disease unit – a pioneer in immune modulation for liver fibrosis with multiple research awards.

• 38 years of experience specializing in liver disease treatment
• Fellowship-trained with Professor Scott Friedman in New York
• Author of numerous articles on liver diseases
• Member of international liver study associations
• Editorial board member of Clinical Science journal

Dr. Vladimir Yutkin specializes in sarcoma treatment with over 30 years of experience of clinical experience at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Expert in complex bone and soft tissue tumors
• Graduated from the prestigious Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian for clear patient communication

Dr. Jacob Peer specializes in thoracic oncology with 51 years of experience of experience, performing advanced lung surgeries at Ichilov Medical Center.

• Trained in thoracoscopic techniques at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles
• Authored 20+ articles on lung cancer and mediastinal pathology
• Former Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
• Frequent speaker at international surgical conferences

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. Hirsch specializes in gastroenterology at Assuta Medical Center, a leading private hospital in Israel.

• Expert in colon cancer screening and management
• Focuses on precise endoscopic procedures
• Specializes in gastrointestinal conditions

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

Dr. Raphael Pfeffer is a dual-specialist in oncology and radiology, uniquely qualified for integrated lung cancer treatment.

• Specializes in planning and delivering precise radiotherapy
• Offers personalized treatment plans for throat and colorectal cancers
• Practices at Assuta Medical Center – a top Israeli hospital

Dual-trained in oncology and radiology – Dr. Zhevelyuk combines expertise for precise breast cancer care at Assuta Medical Center.

• Specializes in personalized chemotherapy treatments
• Focuses on comprehensive breast cancer diagnosis and therapy
• Practices at one of Israel's top medical centers

Head of Breast Surgery at Assuta Medical Center – Moshe Papa leads a specialized team for breast cancer care.

• experience as a mammologist
• Specialized in mastectomy and lumpectomy procedures
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers
• Focused on surgical precision and patient-centered care

Specialist in minimally invasive gynecologic oncology – Dr. Cohen performs advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures at Assuta Medical Center.

• Focuses on ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer treatments
• Uses techniques that reduce recovery time and complications
• Performs trachelectomy and hysterectomy with minimally invasive approaches
• Works at Israel's leading private cancer treatment facility

Leading researcher in BRCA-related breast cancer – Dr. Kaduri specializes in genetic mutations at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Conducted groundbreaking research at The Royal Marsden Hospital
• Published on Oncotype Dx in BRCA1/2 carriers
• Awarded the Cancer Genetics Research Foundation Award
• Member of the Israeli Society of Clinical Oncology

Specializes in advanced thyroid cancer and head & neck tumors with personalized biological therapy at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Director of Oncology at Hadassah – one of Israel's top cancer centers
• Fellowship-trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering in radiosurgery techniques
• 23 years of experience focused on head & neck oncology and radiotherapy
• Former Head of Head & Neck Oncology at Davidoff Cancer Center

Dr. Gutman specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on gastrointestinal and breast cancers at Assuta Medical Center.

• Experienced in complex cases including pancreatic and stomach cancer
• Works at Israel's premier private hospital for oncology
• Provides personalized treatment plans for each patient
• Focuses on surgical solutions for gastrointestinal cancers

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

Dr. Eytan Aharon Ben‑Ami, MD, is a Senior Physician in the Sarcoma and Bone Oncology Service at Sheba Medical Center. He heads the Oncology Division and the Early-Phase Clinical Trials Unit. He founded the Sheba Clinical Research Organization. He is an academic affiliate at Tel Aviv University.

He specializes in sarcomas and primary bone tumors, including soft tissue sarcoma, liposarcoma, leiomyosarcoma, and osteosarcoma. He leads Phase I trials in targeted therapy and immunotherapy. He designs personalized treatment plans for rare cancers. He also develops patient-centered programs, including pilots in advanced immunotherapy delivery.

He completed a fellowship in Sarcoma and Bone Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard Cancer Center. He has authored more than 40 publications on early detection, molecular and viral mechanisms, and new cancer therapies.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Professor Ami Fishman specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries for gynecologic cancers at Herzliya Medical Center.

• Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Meir Medical Center
• Expert in treating ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers
• Leads the oncogynecology team at Herzliya Medical Center
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques

Israel's leading specialist in lung cancer immunotherapy – Prof. Peled heads the Thoracic Cancer Unit at Davidoff Cancer Center.

• Recipient of the prestigious ASCO MERIT Award for clinical research
• Chairs IASLC's Early Detection & Prevention Committee
• Fellowship-trained in lung cancer at University of Colorado Denver
• Focuses on personalized medicine and novel diagnostic technologies

Urologist, Surgeon

Dr. Rinat Erushalmi specializes in treating challenging breast cancer subtypes at Rabin Medical Center, Israel's leading oncology hospital.

• Expert in HER-2 Positive and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
• Highly rated by patients in 6 conditions
• Specializes in hormone-related treatments and risk-reducing surgeries
• Practices at Rabin Medical Center – Israel's largest cancer center