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Ram Ron

24 years of experience
Location: Israel, Tel Aviv
Clinic:
4.5
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Dr. Ram Ron works within one of Israel's leading and largest public teaching hospitals, the Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), known for its high-level patient care and medical innovation.
- Access to advanced treatments and technologies at a premier university hospital
- Part of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary hematology-oncology team
- Benefits from a center dedicated to both patient care and research
- Works in a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission International
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Ron Ram

24 years of experience
Location: Israel, Tel Aviv
Clinic:
4.5
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Dr. Ron Ram has performed several hundred stem cell transplants, a key procedure for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, as a board-certified hematologist-oncologist.
- Board-certified in both hematology and medical oncology
- Trained during a Hematology and Oncology fellowship at New York Medical College
- Published over 30 scientific articles on hematologic conditions
- Author of a chapter in a medical textbook
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Ronit El Hasid

38 years of experience
Location: Israel, Tel Aviv
Clinic:
4.5
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Dr. Ronit El Hasid has performed over 300 bone marrow and umbilical blood transplantations for children at Dana Dwek Children’s Hospital.
- Head of Pediatric Oncohematology and Oncology Department
- 50+ publications and 40+ conference reports
- Member of American Association for Hematology
- Trained at City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles
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Amos Toren

43 years of experience
Location: Israel, Ramat Gan
Clinic:
5.0
Sheba Medical Center
Dr. Amos Toren is a pediatric hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He served as Director of the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Division. Dr. Toren holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He specializes in CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation for children. Forbes Israel has recognized his expertise in hematology.
- Served as the Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University.
- Treats complex cases of leukemia, lymphoma, and rare pediatric cancers.
- Member of the American Society of Hematology and European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
- Collaborates on research with the NIH and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Hana Golan

24 years of experience
Location: Israel, Ramat Gan
Clinic:
5.0
Sheba Medical Center
Dr. Hana Golan heads the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in high-risk pediatric tumors and complex childhood cancers. Dr. Golan serves as the principal investigator for the High-Risk Neuroblastoma ESIOP protocol. She practices at a hospital ranked among the global top 10 by Newsweek.
- National coordinator of multicenter oncology protocols and international Phase I/II clinical trials.
- Performs bone marrow transplants and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
- Expert in neuroblastoma, leukemia, and treatment-resistant malignancies.
- Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University.
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Michael Shapira

5.0 Excellent • 1 review
36 years of experience
Location: Israel, Tel Aviv
Clinic:
4.5
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Dr. Michael Shapira specializes exclusively in bone marrow transplantation at Sourasky Medical Center – a leader in hematologic treatments.
- Graduated from Hebrew University medical school in 1999
- Specialized in internal medicine at Hadassah Medical Center
- Senior physician in Bone Marrow Transplantation at Hadassah
- Fluent in both English and Hebrew
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Erel Joffe

36 years of experience
Location: Israel, Tel Aviv
Clinic:
4.5
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

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Dror Levin

5.0 Excellent • 2 reviews
41 years of experience
Location: Israel, Tel Aviv
Clinic:
4.5
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Dr. Dror Levin directs the pediatric hematology oncology department at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv, one of Israel's top hospitals.
- Senior expert in treating blood disorders and bone cancer in children
- Trained in pediatric oncology at Schneider Children's Medical Center
- Specializes in pediatric hematology, including coagulation disorders in preemies
- Studied sarcoma treatment at the world-renowned Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute
- Active member of the Israel Society of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology
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Fredi Aviv

34 years of experience
Location: Israel, Tel Aviv
Clinic:
4.5
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Dr. Fredi Aviv brings over 34 years of experience of focused practice as an oncohematologist at Tel Aviv's leading Sourasky Medical Center.
- Specializes exclusively in blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma
- Long-term tenure at a major academic and research hospital
- Offers deep experience with both initial diagnoses and complex treatment plans
- Provides access to the latest hospital-based therapies and clinical trials
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Herishanu Yair

24 years of experience
Location: Israel, Tel Aviv
Clinic:
4.5
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Dr. Herishanu has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards for his research into chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
- Over 24 years of experience of medical experience as a hematologist
- Author of numerous published research papers
- Trained in hematology at Tel Aviv Medical Center
- Member of the American and Israeli Hematology Associations
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Abraham Avigdor

35 years of experience
Location: Israel, Ramat Gan
Clinic:
5.0
Sheba Medical Center
Dr. Abraham Avigdor is the Director of the Institute of Hematology at Sheba Medical Center. He is a global authority on lymphoma, CAR-T therapy, and complex blood cancers. Dr. Avigdor founded the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group. He helps lead a clinic ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.
- Authored over 130 scientific publications on hemato-oncology and cellular therapy.
- Pioneered the integration of CAR-T cell therapy for lymphoma and myeloma.
- Leads allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplantation programs.
- Served as the Chairman of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group.
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Avichai Shimoni

31 years of experience
Location: Israel, Ramat Gan
Clinic:
5.0
Sheba Medical Center
Dr. Avichai Shimoni is the Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He treats complex blood cancers. He completed a specialized fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Shimoni uses allogeneic and autologous transplants for high-risk patients. He is a professor and Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University.
- Named among Israel’s Best Doctors by Forbes for 2025 and 2026.
- Authored over 250 scientific papers on cellular therapies and transplantation.
- Provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
- Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.
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Ivetta Danylesko

23 years of experience
3000+ treatments performed
Location: Israel, Ramat Gan
Clinic:
5.0
Sheba Medical Center

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Hila Magen

35 years of experience
Location: Israel, Ramat Gan
Clinic:
5.0
Sheba Medical Center
Dr. Hila Magen is a leading Israeli hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She heads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit. Dr. Magen specializes in treating complex plasma cell disorders and high-risk myeloma. She is a principal investigator for innovative point-of-care CAR-T therapy programs. Her work brings advanced immunotherapies into routine clinical care.
- Authored over 100 scientific publications and landmark myeloma studies.
- Completed fellowships at MD Anderson and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
- Performs CAR-T cell therapy and bone marrow transplantations.
- Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide in 2026 by Newsweek.
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Iris Kventsel

36 years of experience
Location: Israel, Ramat Gan
Clinic:
5.0
Sheba Medical Center
Dr. Iris Kventsel is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She treats childhood sarcomas like Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kventsel integrates targeted therapies with cellular treatments for complex childhood cancers. She serves on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.
- Specializes in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
- Researches genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome and susceptibility genes.
- Published in major journals on stem cell biology and surgical oncology (HIPEC).
- Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.
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Elad Jacoby

20 years of experience
Location: Israel, Ramat Gan
Clinic:
5.0
Sheba Medical Center
Dr. Elad Jacoby is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T–cell therapy in Israel. He heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Jacoby specializes in treating relapsed and high-risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He completed fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
- Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center at Sheba Medical Center.
- Authored over 240 scientific publications in pediatric hemato-oncology.
- Board-certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
- Leads the integration of CAR T–cell therapy with bone marrow transplantation.
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Zila Zuckerman

Location: Israel, Haifa
Clinic:
5.0
Rambam Medical Center
Professor Zila Zuckerman specializes in hematology and transplantology at Rambam Medical Center.
- Expert in treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- Specializes in transplantology for blood disorders
- Professor with extensive academic and clinical experience
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Dina Ben-yehuda

34 years of experience
Location: Israel, Jerusalem
Clinic:
4.2
Hadassah Medical Center
Head of Hematology at Hadassah Medical Center – Professor Ben-yehuda pioneered gene therapy and bone marrow transplants for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
- Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
- First female Dean of Hadassah School of Medicine
- Specializes in molecular diagnostics and immunology
- Recipient of the Healing with the Heart Award for exceptional patient care
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Polina Stepensky

28 years of experience
Location: Israel, Jerusalem
Clinic:
4.2
Hadassah Medical Center
Recognized by Forbes as one of the best doctors in 2018 – Dr. Stepensky has performed over 3,500 bone marrow transplants at Hadassah Medical Center.
- 28 years of experience specializing in pediatric bone marrow transplants
- Focused on rare blood cancer diseases in children
- Known among patients as 'the one who transplants life'
- Leads a dedicated pediatric hematology unit
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Ofer Spielberg

Location: Israel, Tel Aviv
Clinic:
4.4
Assuta Medical Center
Dr. Ofer Spielberg is a specialized oncohematologist, focusing on blood cancers like leukemia.
- Practices at Assuta Medical Center
- Expertise in oncohematology, the field dedicated to blood cancers
- Provides targeted treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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Bookimed Insights: Top Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Specialists in Israel (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 2 requests for Acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment in Israel, collaborating with 20 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.

Rank	Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
#1	Ram Ron	24 years of experience	Comprehensive leukemia care at a major center	Practices within the Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), a top-tier, JCI-accredited university hospital in Tel Aviv offering a full spectrum of advanced therapies and clinical research.	Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Israel	Price on request
#2	Ron Ram	24 years of experience	Patients requiring stem cell transplant	High-volume experience with stem cell transplants – a key leukemia therapy. Also an academic leader with over 30 published scientific articles.	Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Israel	Price on request
#3	Ronit El Hasid	38 years of experience	Pediatric bone marrow transplantation	Leads one of Israel's top pediatric transplant programs with 300+ procedures. Published extensively and trained at City of Hope Hospital.	Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Israel	Price on request
#4	Michael Shapira	36 years of experience	Bone marrow transplantation	Specializes exclusively in bone marrow transplantation. Senior physician at Hadassah's transplantation department with training from Israel's leading medical institutions.	Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Israel	Price on request
#5	Dror Levin	41 years of experience	Pediatric leukemia and sarcoma	Directs Tel Aviv's leading pediatric hemato-oncology department and coordinates sarcoma care with orthopedic oncology. Trained at Schneider Children's Medical Center.	Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Israel	Price on request
#6	Fredi Aviv	34 years of experience	Acute lymphoblastic leukemia & blood cancers	Exclusively focuses on blood cancers (oncohematology). Practices at Israel's major Sourasky Medical Center, enabling access to advanced therapies and clinical trials.	Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Israel	Price on request
#7	Herishanu Yair	24 years of experience	Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)	Award-winning focus on CLL research and treatment. Multiple research grants and honors for clinical excellence. Member of key international hematology societies.	Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Israel	Price on request
#8	Zila Zuckerman		Hematology and transplantology	Specializes in hematology and transplantology, offering expert care for blood disorders like acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Professor with extensive academic background.	Rambam Medical Center Israel	Price on request
#9	Dina Ben-yehuda	34 years of experience	Gene therapy candidates	Pioneer in gene therapy and bone marrow transplants – leads Hadassah's Hematology Department. First female Dean of Hadassah School of Medicine with Sloan-Kettering training.	Hadassah Medical Center Israel	Price on request
#10	Polina Stepensky	28 years of experience	Pediatric bone marrow transplants	Forbes-recognized expert with 3,500+ transplants. Specializes in rare childhood blood cancers. Heads the pediatric hematology team at Hadassah.	Hadassah Medical Center Israel	Price on request

FAQ: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Doctors in Israel

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

Who are the leading specialists for treating Acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Israel?

Leading specialists for acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Israel include Dr. Dror Levin, Dr. Abraham Avigdor, and Professor Dina Ben-yehuda. These experts focus on advanced hemato-oncology – a field combining blood disorders and cancer – and lead departments at JCI-accredited university hospitals like Sourasky and Sheba.

Dr. Dror Levin. Directs pediatric hematology at Sourasky – he specializes in complex childhood blood disorders and sarcomas.
Dr. Abraham Avigdor. Leads hematology at Sheba – he is a pioneer in CAR-T therapy for aggressive leukemias.
Professor Dina Ben-yehuda. Heads hematology at Hadassah – she trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and specializes in molecular diagnostics.
Dr. Polina Stepensky. Leads pediatric transplants at Hadassah – she has performed 3,500+ bone marrow transplant procedures.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Israeli specialists often provide vertical integration of care where the same team manages chemotherapy and transplantation. For example, Dr. Abraham Avigdor at Sheba and Dr. Ron Ram at Sourasky specialize in stem cell biology and clinical transplants, which allows for faster transitions if a patient needs to pivot treatments quickly.

Patient Consensus: Patients often emphasize the speed of action in Israel – they notice that doctors begin intensive protocols immediately while simultaneously starting the search for bone marrow donors to prevent any treatment gaps.

Do Israeli doctors offer advanced or innovative therapies for patients with refractory or relapsed ALL?

Israeli specialists offer advanced therapies for refractory ALL, including CAR T-cell therapy and specialized stem cell transplants. Experts like Dr. Ron Ram at Sourasky Medical Center utilize 30+ years of research to treat blood cancers that resist standard chemotherapy. These doctors work within JCI-accredited university hospitals that host international clinical trials.

Board-certified experts. Dr. Ron Ram holds certifications in hematology and medical oncology for complex cases.
Pediatric specialization. Dr. Ronit El Hasid leads pediatric transplant programs with over 300 successful procedures.
Advanced training. Dr. Ram Ron completed a fellowship at the renowned Ronald O Perelman Centre.
Subspecialty focus. Dr. Fredi Aviv focuses exclusively on oncohematology for patients with rare blood cancers.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Patients seeking treatment for relapsed leukemia often find better options at university hospitals like Sourasky Medical Center. These centers combine clinical care with active research, allowing doctors to provide access to experimental agents. For example, Dr. Ron Ram has published 30+ scientific articles, ensuring his transplant protocols follow latest findings. This link between research and practice is vital when standard treatments fail to work.

Patient Consensus: Patients were impressed by how quickly specialists coordinated bone marrow transplants and handled the complex logistics. They often mention feeling reassured by the deep expertise of doctors who explain every transplant step clearly.

What does a new-patient consultation look like with an Israeli hematologist-oncologist?

A new-patient consultation with an Israeli hematologist-oncologist starts with a detailed review of medical history and existing lab work. Specialists like Dr. Ron Ram or Dr. Dina Ben-yehuda focus on confirming the diagnosis and explaining treatment pathways like stem cell transplantation or immunotherapy.

History review. Specialists evaluate symptom development and previous oncology reports to identify specific leukemia subtypes.
Credential-based planning. Doctors like Dr. Avichai Shimoni use fellowship training from centers like MD Anderson.
Pediatric expertise. For children, directors like Dr. Ronit El Hasid coordinate bone marrow transplantation plans.
Treatment discussion. The consultation covers prognosis and advanced options – such as CAR-T therapy or gene therapy.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Many top Israeli hematologists, including Dr. Abraham Avigdor and Dr. Hila Magen, are not just clinicians but also lead principal research trials. Because they work in academic university hospitals like Sheba or Sourasky, a standard consultation often includes an evaluation for clinical trial eligibility, which may offer access to newer cellular therapies not yet available elsewhere.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention how doctors take the time to answer every question about bone marrow transplants. They describe the atmosphere as supportive – saying the medical team makes them feel like part of a family during stressful first meetings.

How are standard protocols for ALL administered by doctors in Israel?

Hematologists in Israel administer standard acute lymphoblastic leukemia protocols through specialized phases including induction and maintenance. Experts like Dr. Abraham Avigdor and Dr. Avichai Shimoni at Sheba Medical Center integrate international evidence-based guidelines with advanced CAR-T cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation.

Molecular stratification. Doctors use genetic testing to tailor chemotherapy intensity and specific drug selections.
CAR-T integration. Specialists like Dr. Elad Jacoby use genetically modified immune cells for relapsed cases.
BMT protocols. Surgeons like Dr. Polina Stepensky at Hadassah perform 3,500+ transplants for high-risk patients.
Academic oversight. Protocols are managed by professors with training from MD Anderson and Sloan-Kettering.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Israeli specialists often bridge the gap between standard protocols and clinical trials. For example, Dr. Hila Magen is a principal investigator for point-of-care CAR-T programs. This means patients may access emerging therapies earlier than in many other countries. Choosing a center like Sheba or Hadassah provides access to these research-backed protocols.

Patient Consensus: Patients find that English-speaking medical teams make complex treatment steps much easier to understand. Many are surprised at how quickly hospitals can coordinate diagnostics to start intensive protocols for international visitors.

Are Israeli specialists experienced in treating international (non-Israeli) patients with ALL?

Israeli specialists are highly experienced in treating international patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Many doctors, such as Dr. Abraham Avigdor at Sheba Medical Center, hold international fellowships and lead research collaborations with global networks like LYSA. These hospitals routinely manage complex hematological cases from across the world.

International training. Many specialists completed fellowships at top institutions like MD Anderson and Memorial Sloan-Kettering.
Bilingual communication. Doctors like Prof. Michael Shapira are fluent in English and experienced with foreign medical styles.
Pediatric expertise. Dr. Elad Jacoby leads pediatric cell therapy programs with training from Johns Hopkins.
Scientific leadership. Top hematologists consistently publish in global journals and speak at international medical conferences.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Israeli hematology-oncologists often hold joint appointments at international research centers. For example, specialists at Sheba Medical Center collaborate directly with the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA. This provides patients with access to global treatment protocols and innovative CAR-T therapies without leaving Israel.

Patient Consensus: Patients find that most doctors speak fluent English and are very comfortable communicating with foreigners. While some official hospital forms are in Hebrew, medical staff provide regular translation help for international families.