Best Crohn's disease doctors in Israel: TOP 12 doctors

Dr. Auala Hubert specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, bringing 33 years of oncology and radiotherapy expertise to Hadassah Medical Center.

• Head of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah University Hospital
• Certified in oncology and radiotherapy with extensive board exams
• Member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Israel Cancer Association
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for seamless patient communication

Prof. Arber has published over 300 scientific papers, focusing on the link between chronic inflammation and cancer – a key concern for Crohn's patients.

• Over 30 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Head of the Integrated Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
• Trained in gastroenterology at Tel Aviv University and performed research at NewYork-Presbyterian Center
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and European Society of Digestive Oncology

A top gastroenterologist and hematologist with over 50 years of experience, leading the Liver Unit at Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center.

• Subspecializes in treating all liver pathologies, including autoimmune and genetic diseases
• Author of over 60 publications and 100 conference reports on liver disease
• Member of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
• Also holds membership in the American Gastroenterological Association
• Trained in gastroenterology at Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School

Professor Rafael Bruck is the Chief Gastroenterologist at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center – a top hospital – and has over 40 years of experience.

• Specializes in treating acute and chronic intestinal diseases like Crohn's
• Expert in hepatology and complex liver and biliary tract issues
• Uses the latest medical protocols to manage challenging cases
• Member of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and the American Medical Association
• Treats patients at the Wolfson Medical Center as well

Over 20 years as an abdominal surgeon, Dr. Greenberg leads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in both open and minimally invasive procedures
• Expert in complex Whipple surgery
• Heads a dedicated department for colorectal conditions

Professor Zamir Halperin brings extensive expertise in inflammatory bowel diseases, with leadership roles at Israel's top gastroenterology institutions.

• Over 30 years specializing in Crohn's disease and other gastrointestinal conditions
• Former Director of the Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic and Royal Free Hospital
• Professor at Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicine

Dr. Nitzan is a senior physician and director of the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center, a leading center for Crohn's disease care.

• Over 80 professional publications on gastroenterology topics
• Completed a specialized 3-year fellowship in IBD and immunology at the University of North Carolina, USA
• Director of the unique Bacteriotherapies Clinic, focusing on advanced microbiome treatments
• Senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University's medical school
• Active member of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization (ECCO)

Dr. Erwin Santo is a top-rated gastroenterologist and co-founder of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He heads the Gastroenterological Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in diagnostics and treatment of gastric and liver diseases
• Pioneer in using interventional ultrasound in Israel
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and other prestigious organizations
• Over 30 years of experience in gastroenterology

Specializes in pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases with expertise in endoscopic procedures for children at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Board-certified in pediatric gastroenterology
• Member of European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation
• Trained at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine
• Lecturer at Tel Aviv University since 2012

Dr. Ron Yulia is a senior specialist in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases with over 20 years of experience at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• She has performed 1,100+ gastroenterological treatments
• Her area of interest specifically includes Crohn's disease
• She combines medical practice with research on modern biopharmaceuticals
• Author of 85 scientific papers on gastrointestinal conditions
• Member of the Israeli Gastroenterology Community

Prof. Bujanover specializes in pediatric Crohn's disease, with over 45 years of experience as a leading gastroenterologist in Israel.

• Senior Specialist at Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital
• Subspecialized in Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association
• Trained at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine

Professor Rifaat Safadi leads the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center, with extensive expertise in immune modulation of liver fibrosis.

• Completed advanced training at Sinai School of Medicine in New York
• Member of international liver study associations
• Author of numerous articles in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Recipient of multiple scientific awards for liver research