Best surgeons in Israel: TOP 42 doctors

Dr. Alon Pikarsky is a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon at Hadassah Medical Center. He received his Israel Board Certification in General Surgery in 1998. He has led the Medical Students Program in Surgery since 1997. Since 2000, he has also served as Residency Program Director.

Dr. Pikarsky is known for his academic leadership. He has worked as an instructor in surgery since 1995, a lecturer since 1999, and a senior lecturer since 2005. He is an active member of several surgical associations. Dr. Pikarsky speaks both English and Hebrew fluently.

Specialization

• spinal deformities in adults and children;
• robotic spine surgery;
• intervertebral hernias;
• spinal tumors;
• spinal column injuries.

Education and advanced training courses

• 1999 - 2002 – received medical education at the Hebrew University.
• 2002 - 2005 – completed Master's degree.
• 2005 – completed courses in cardiology and trauma resuscitation.
• 2006 - 2012 – completed internship and residency in orthopedics at Hadassah University Hospital.
• 2010 – completed a basic course in orthopedic traumatology.
• 2014 – completed a course in pediatric vertebrology at the Orthopedic Association.
• 2014 – completed a course for department heads at the Association of Orthopedists.

Professional biography

After completing his internship, he worked as a physician in a refugee camp (Kampala, Uganda) under the auspices of the Global Youth Movement for Africa (2007). He returned to Hadassah, where he worked in the orthopedic department during his residency.

From 2013 to 2014, he was an attending spine surgeon at the Bronx Hospital (New York). After returning to Israel, he currently works as a spine surgeon in the orthopedic department.

He actively uses robotic equipment and, together with the clinic’s team of doctors, has performed many complex operations to restore the structure of the spinal column.

Scientific activity

Participated in various clinical studies in California, Switzerland, and the USA. Teaches at the University of Jerusalem and Cornell Weill University, is a member of the Association of Orthopedists and the Congress of Vertebrologists (Milan). Has repeatedly received grants for research in the field of vertebrology. In 2017, he received an associate professor degree. Has a number of articles published in scientific journals.

Senior physician of the pediatric surgery department

Specialization

• Neonatal surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery

Education, training and advanced training courses

In 1988 he graduated from the State Medical Institute, Dnepropetrovsk.

After moving to Israel, he studied at the postgraduate level at the Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon (1990-1991), then completed a one-year internship at the Hadassah Medical Center.

As part of his postgraduate education, he completed courses in Advanced Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery (Aesculapius Academy, Berlin), Medical Circumcision (Center for Progressive Judaism, Tel Aviv), courses for medical workers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (New Delhi, India), etc.

Specialization in pediatric surgery:

• 1994 - 2002 Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel
• 2002 - 2011 Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel
• Since 2011 Senior Pediatric Surgeon, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
• Scientific activity:

Dr. Kapuller is the author (including co-author) of 17 scientific articles, the chapter "One port laparoscopically assisted appendectomy" in the textbook "Pediaric Surgery diagnosis and management", 2009.

Works presented at 8 national and 16 international congresses.

Membership in organizations:

Member of the Israel Medical Organization,

Member of the Israeli Society of Pediatric Surgeons,

Member of the Israeli Association of Endoscopic Surgery,

Member of the Israeli Association of Endoscopic Surgery,

Member of the European Association of Pediatric Surgeons,

Member of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery.

Doctor Ron Arbel is an experienced and highly-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and innovative cartilage treatment and regeneration techniques. He is an expert in arthroscopic techniques, stem cells therapy, tendon damage and joint replacements. He has held positions as the head of the orthopedic department at Ichilov Medical Center and senior physician at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center and is a member of various medical organizations.

Dr. Oscar Aballay is a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Critical Care Medicine. He has over 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Aballay practices at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides advanced, evidence-based care for complex heart and lung conditions.

Dr. Aballay is known for his high patient success rates and dedication to medical excellence. He speaks both Spanish and English. He is accredited by leading medical boards. Dr. Aballay has improved patient outcomes through innovative treatments and teamwork with other specialists.

Dr. Ofer Yossefovitz is a leading Israeli urological surgeon. He specializes in oncological, laparoscopic, and robotic urology. He has over 25 years of clinical experience. Dr. Yossefovitz earned his MD at Jerusalem University. He also completed advanced fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA.

Dr. Yossefovitz has led oncological urology departments at Ichilov and Beilinson hospitals. He has published many scientific papers. He is also a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Dr. Yossefovitz is a member of the Israeli, European, and American Urology Associations. His memberships reflect his international accreditation and recognition.

Dr. Guy Lahat, MD, is a surgical oncologist with over 21 years of experience. He specializes in soft tissue sarcoma (STS) and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Lahat is known for his research on the molecular mechanisms and tumor microenvironment that influence cancer progression and spread.

He has received the Connie & Jim Walter Fellowship in Sarcoma Research. Dr. Lahat is an active member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the Connective Tissue Oncology Society. His work has improved the understanding and treatment of complex cancers.

Dr. Zvi Lidar is a renowned neurosurgeon and shoulder replacement orthopedic surgeon certified in Israel and the USA. He specializes in neurosurgery in adults and children and has authored 30+ scientific papers on spinal surgery. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Israel Neurosurgical Society, Israel Medicine Association, Israel Spine Society, and North American Spine Society.

Professor Shlomi Constantini is a highly-trained neurosurgeon in Israel with expertise in general and pediatric neurosurgery, microsurgical operations, reconstructive interventions, and brain and spine tumor treatments. He has received several awards and is a member of multiple professional organizations.

Professor Shimon Rohkind MD is an experienced neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon with over 35 years of practice. He is an expert in neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve microsurgery, and he uses modern laser and bioengineering technologies to perform the most complex operations with minimal risk of complications. He is also involved in scientific research and is a member of the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

Prof. Zvi Ram is a top neurosurgeon and head of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He specializes in disorders of the brain and spinal cord, such as aneurysms, brain tumors, and Parkinson's Disease. He has received numerous awards for his innovative approach to neurology treatments and research, and is an expert in neurosurgical operations with brain mapping and deep brain stimulation.

Dr. Lubezky Nir is a leading surgeon who specializes in liver transplant, liver resection, and esophageal resection. He is known for his leadership in surgical units and his strong skills in liver surgery.

Dr. Lubezky has a high success rate in complex liver procedures. He has helped improve liver transplantation and resection techniques. His work leads to better patient outcomes, and he plays an active role in setting surgical standards in his field.

Dr. Barnea Yoav is a plastic surgeon with 19 years of experience. He specializes in breast reconstruction surgery. He has published 47 research papers. He has also presented at about 60 international conferences. This shows his dedication to improving his field.

Dr. Barnea earned his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine. He completed advanced training in plastic surgery at Sourasky Medical Center. He also trained in microvascular oncological reconstruction at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has served as Director of Plastic Surgery and Breast Reconstruction Services. He was also Acting Head of the Breast Reconstruction Unit.

Dr. Barnea is a member of the Israeli Society of Plastic Surgery. He also belongs to the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.

Head of the Breast Surgery Department, Mammologist

Gynecologist, Specialist in Endoscopic Surgery

Oncosurgeon

Specialist in endoscopic surgery

Orthopedist, Specialist in hand surgery

Alexander Kantarovsky - surgeon of the highest category in the field of vascular surgery in the department of vascular surgery at the hospital Hillel. Dr. Kantarovsky holds the position of Consultant in Vascular Surgery in the Vascular Surgery Unit at the Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera, Israel.