Best surgeons in Israel: TOP 42 doctors

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Ron Arbel

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • 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.

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Yossefovitz Ofer

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • 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.

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Guy Lahat

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • 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.

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Oscar Aballay

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • 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.

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Professor Shimon Rochkind

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • 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.

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Ron Greenberg

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Ron Greenberg is an experienced abdominal surgeon with over 20 years of experience, specializing in open and minimally invasive and Whipple surgery. He is the Head of the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center.
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Hagit Tulchinsky

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Oncoprotologist and Director of the Colon and Rectum Surgery Unit specializing in the treatment of colon, rectal and anal diseases such as cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases, diverticulitis and anal diseases. Performs restorative operations, minimally invasive bowel resections and surgeries for functional anorectal disorders.
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Dan Grisaro

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor Dan Grisaro is a leading Israeli specialist in gynecological cancer diagnosis and treatment, specializing in ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, and cervical cancer. He has senior physician, head of department and lecturer experience at various medical centers and universities. He has held 39 presentations and is the author of 83 published scientific articles, and is a member of various professional societies.

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Zvi Ram

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • 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.

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Gideon Goldman

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Goldman is a 24-year experienced Deputy Head of the Department of Surgery in Ichilov Hospital and Head of Department of Proctology, with memberships in the International Society of Coloproctology, European Society of Abdominal Surgeons, Israel Surgical Association, and European Society of Coloproctology.

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Igor Suhotnik

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Igor Sukhotnik is a Senior Pediatric Surgeon at Dana Dweck Children’s Hospital, Ichilov Medical Center. He has 29 years of clinical experience. He is known for his advanced skills in pediatric surgery. Dr. Sukhotnik has also worked as a visiting professor at Tel Aviv University.

    He graduated from Chernivtsi Medical University in Ukraine. He has held academic roles, including Associate Professor at the Israel Institute of Technology. Dr. Sukhotnik is accredited by the Israeli Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons. He is also an active member of several leading pediatric and surgical associations worldwide.

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Zvi Lidar

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • 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.

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Shlomi Constantini

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • 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.

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Dan Fliss

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor, Oncologist

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Barnea Yoav

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • 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.

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Lubezky Nir

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • 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.

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Hughes Hyun

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 42 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Hughes Hyun is a board-certified surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, practicing at Sourasky Medical Center.
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Joseph Klauzner

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Joseph Klauzner is a highly experienced colorectal, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgeon, specializing in Whipple surgeries, and is currently the Chairman of Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center. He has 45+ years of practice.
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Menahem Ben-haim

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Included in the list of the best doctors in Israel 2021 by the international edition of Forbes. Awards and prizes: 2001 - R. Vishnitzer Prize for the best presentation, 22nd Conference of the Israeli Society of Surgery. 2001 - Best poster, 8th annual conference of the Israel Transplant Association. 2007 - R. Vishnitzer Prize for the best oral presentation, 25th Conference of the Association of Israeli Surgeons.
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Jack Baniel

  • 4.4 Good 147 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Jack Baniel is a Professor of Urology and Chief of Urology section at Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel. He specializes in the reconstruction of the bladder, robotic prostatectomy, cancer surgeries with preservation of the nerve endings. He has published over 100 scientific articles and is actively involved in research in the field of uro-oncology. He is a graduate of Tel Aviv University and is a member of various professional organizations, including the Israeli Medical Association, the Israeli Association of Urology, the European Association of Urology, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), and the American Association of Urology.

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