Page 2 - Best surgeons in Israel: TOP 47 doctors

Senior Pediatric Surgeon at Dana Dweck Children's Hospital – Dr. Suhotnik has 36 years of experience of experience exclusively in pediatric surgery.

• Visiting professor at Tel Aviv University – trains future surgeons
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for children
• Member of European Association of Pediatric Surgeons and American College of Surgeons
• Educated at Chernivtsi Medical University in Ukraine

Prof. Jack Baniel specializes in nerve-sparing cancer surgeries and robotic prostatectomies, with over 100 published scientific articles in uro-oncology.

• Chief of Urology at Rabin Medical Center
• Founder of oncourological Department at Beilinson Hospital
• Board member of international uro-oncology research organizations
• Member of European and American urology associations

Specialized in microvascular oncological reconstruction at MD Anderson Cancer Center – Dr. Barnea Yoav brings advanced techniques to Sourasky Medical Center.

• Director of Plastic Surgery and Breast Reconstruction Services
• Published 47 research papers in reputable journals
• Member of World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Fellowship-trained in microvascular techniques

Deputy Head of Surgery at Ichilov Hospital – Dr. Goldman leads the Proctology Department with 42 years of experience of surgical experience.

• Specializes in complex colorectal and abdominal procedures
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology
• Active in the International Society of Coloproctology
• Head of Department of Proctology at a top-tier hospital

Dr. Alon Pikarsky specializes in colorectal surgery with over 39 years of experience of experience at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Board-certified in General Surgery since 1998
• Director of Surgical Residency Program since 2000 – trains future specialists
• Senior Lecturer at Hebrew University since 2005
• Member of multiple professional surgical associations

Dr. Shreder specializes in robotic spine surgery at Hadassah Medical Center, performing complex spinal reconstructions with precision.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in spinal deformities and tumors
• Trained in pediatric vertebrology and orthopedic traumatology
• Member of the Association of Orthopedists and Congress of Vertebrologists
• Associate professor teaching at University of Jerusalem and Cornell Weill

Dr. Boaz Liberman, MD, is an orthopedic oncologist and sarcoma surgeon for adults and children. He directs the Orthopedic Oncology Unit and serves as Vice Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. His focus is limb-sparing cancer surgery with functional reconstruction. He performs complex joint reconstruction, revision arthroplasty, MRgFUS, and reconstruction after bone metastases.

Education and training: MD, Tel Aviv University. Orthopedic surgery residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships in Adult Reconstruction at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, and in Orthopedic Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and in Orthopedic Oncology Surgery. He is a Clinical Instructor at Tel Aviv University. Memberships include the Israel Medical Association, Israel Orthopedic Association, AATB, and EATB. He also serves on national advisory committees. His research covers bone and soft tissue sarcomas, serum markers, imaging-guided therapies, MRI arthrography, and the biomechanics of bone treated with MRgFUS.

Dr. Nir Kleinmann, MD, directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is an expert in minimally invasive urology and urologic oncology. His focus is the kidney and upper urinary tract. He was named among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025–2026 by Forbes and ResultMed.

He is a pioneer of kidney‑sparing laser surgery. He uses a dual‑laser system with neodymium and holmium for complex tumors. His expertise includes UTUC, kidney and prostate cancer, kidney stones, and BPH.

His research includes the OLYMPUS trial on chemoablation for UTUC. He has more than 60 publications.

He is an Israeli board‑certified urologist. He is a Fellow of the American Endourology Society and a member of the Israeli Urological Association and the EAU. He completed fellowships in Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. He also completed a fellowship in Kidney Cancer Research at McMaster University.

Dr. Zohar Dotan is Head of the Urology Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is a leading uro-oncologist and a pioneer of robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery in Israel.

He has authored more than 50 scientific publications. He is a regular speaker at international conferences. He has received awards from the American Association of Clinical Surgery, including recognition for research in prostate cancer treatment.

Leadership and credentials: Head of the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society. Assistant Professor at Tel Aviv University. Member of the Israeli, American, and European Urological Associations. Training: MD from Tel Aviv University and a PhD in Genetics. Urology residency at Sheba Medical Center. Fellowship in uro-oncology and laparoscopic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York.

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

• Specializes in surgical oncology with over of experience
• Fellowship-trained at University of Toronto's renowned medical center
• Author of 60+ scientific publications on gastrointestinal cancers
• Member of European Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association

Dr. Dorit Zilberman, MD, is a Senior Urologist at Sheba Medical Center. She is a pioneer of robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery in Israel with over 20 years of experience. Her work focuses on urologic oncology, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, and endourology. She helped launch the da Vinci robotic surgery program at Sheba. Her expertise includes kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers, as well as laser lithotripsy for stones.

She completed advanced training in robotic laparoscopic surgery and endourology at Duke University Medical Center. She is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. She has authored more than 160 scientific publications. She has received awards from the Israeli and American Urological Associations. She was listed in Forbes Israel Best Doctors in 2024. She is a member of the Israeli, American, and European Urological Associations and the Endourological Society.

Senior pediatric surgeon at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in minimally invasive techniques for small patients.

• Over 38 years of experience of experience in pediatric and neonatal surgery
• Trained in advanced minimally invasive techniques in Berlin
• Author of 17 scientific articles and textbook chapters
• Member of European and Israeli pediatric surgical societies

Lael Anson Best specializes in thoracic surgery at Rambam Medical Center, focusing on advanced chest procedures.

• Over of experience in thoracic surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for chest conditions
• Member of leading thoracic surgery associations

Dr. David (Dudi) Mishali, MD, is Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He treats infants and children with congenital heart defects. His work includes rare, high-risk anomalies and complex newborn reconstructions.

He trained internationally. He completed his residency at Rabin Medical Center and clinical fellowships in cardiac surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and in congenital pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery. He developed and implemented minimally invasive methods that reduce surgical trauma and improve cosmetic results.

He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine. He has written many peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, including on point-of-care testing in children during cardiopulmonary bypass and on accessory mitral valve tissue. He holds a leadership role at a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

Specialist in bariatric surgery at Assuta Medical Center, focusing on weight loss procedures.

• Over of experience in bariatric surgery
• Performs various weight loss surgeries
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers

Head of the Breast Surgery Department at Assuta Medical Center – Dr. Papa specializes in breast surgery and mammology.

• Expert in breast cancer surgeries and reconstructions
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for better recovery
• Member of leading breast surgery associations

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Specialist in oncourology – Dr. Dotan focuses on urological cancers at Assuta Medical Center.

• Over of experience in urological surgery
• Expertise in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures
• Member of leading urological and oncological societies

Specialist in laparoscopic and colorectal surgery – Dr. Kariv focuses on minimally invasive techniques at Assuta Medical Center.

• Expert in advanced laparoscopic procedures for colorectal conditions
• Skilled in both diagnostic and therapeutic surgical interventions
• Works at one of Israel's leading private hospitals