Best Esophageal cancer doctors in Israel: TOP 20 doctors

Dr. Pelles Sharon is a highly respected oncologist with notable contributions to clinical research, including studies on patient attitudes towards clinical trials.

• Specializes in various cancer treatments including stomach cancer surgery
• Expertise in innovative therapies like immunotherapy and HIPEC
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), known for high success rates

Professor Ofer Merimsky heads the Unit for Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology at Sourasky Medical Center, with decades of expertise in complex cancer cases.

• Over 41 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal and thoracic cancers
• ESMO Faculty member for sarcoma and thoracic oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris
• Active participant in international cancer research collaborations

Prof. Arber wrote over 300 scientific papers on gastrointestinal cancer – he leads the Cancer Prevention Center at Ichilov.

• Over 44 years of experience of experience treating GI tract tumors
• Specializes in prevention and early diagnostics of GI cancers
• Heads the Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center
• Completed research work at NewYork-Presbyterian Center in the USA
• Member of the European Society of Digestive Oncology

Dr. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

As Head of the Medical Oncology Division at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center, Dr. Wolf leads a major cancer treatment program.

• Highly qualified oncologist who directs the entire oncology system
• Extensive experience in both medical oncology and internal medicine
• Graduated from Ben Gurion University of the Negev medical school
• Speaks English fluently for international patients

Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center and is a top specialist in complex abdominal cancer surgery.

• Over 35 years of experience of surgical experience
• Specializes in open and minimally invasive techniques
• Performs Whipple surgery for specific cases
• Leads the colorectal surgery department at a leading medical center

Director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center – Dr. Stepfansky leads a dedicated team for esophageal cancer care.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Specialized in internal medicine and oncology at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Active researcher in clinical trials for new cancer treatments
• Member of the oncology department at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Dr. Klauzner is one of Israel's best surgeons for the complex Whipple procedure – a major operation for pancreatic and related cancers, performed at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 42 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Specializes in surgeries for the colon, pancreas, and esophagus
• Holds the leadership role of Chairman of Surgery at his hospital

Director of Surgical Residency at Hadassah Medical Center, training the next generation of surgeons in complex procedures. He has been a senior lecturer in surgery for nearly two decades.

• 39 years of experience of experience in surgery and colorectal specialties
• Instructor in surgery at a major university hospital since 1995
• Board-certified in general surgery since 1998
• Active member of multiple surgical associations
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center, bringing 36 years of experience of focused oncology expertise.

• Specializes in both medical oncology and radiotherapy for esophageal cancer
• Head of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah University Hospital
• Board-certified in oncology and radiotherapy with USMLE qualifications
• Active member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Association

Deputy Head of the Department of Oncology at Rambam Medical Center – specializes in complex esophageal cancer cases.

• Extensive experience in oncology with a focus on esophageal cancer
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel
• Handles both diagnosis and treatment planning

Dr. Alexander Beny leads the Gastrointestinal Malignant Service at Rambam Medical Center, specializing in esophageal cancer.

• Board-certified in both Medical and Radiation Oncology
• Headed multiple oncology departments, including the Italian General Hospital
• Trained in modern Brachytherapy Techniques through ESTRO
• European Community Board certified in Medicine

Professor Jablonski-Perec trained at the renowned Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center – bringing world-class esophageal cancer expertise to Hadassah Medical Center.

• Head of Institute of Oncology at Hadassah
• Professor at Hebrew University's Department of Oncology
• Member of international cancer research communities
• Recipient of Hadassah Medical School scholarship

Radiotherapist specializing in esophageal cancer treatment at Assuta Medical Center.

• Focuses on precise radiation therapy techniques
• Works with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care
• Utilizes advanced imaging for targeted treatment

Prof. Ben Boursi is a physician in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in internal medicine, medical oncology, and cancer epidemiology. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a B.Med.Sc (summa cum laude) and an MD (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.

He completed clinical and research fellowships in GI oncology and cancer epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed electives at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. His microbiome-oncology research has been published in leading journals, including Science, and highlighted by ASCO.

He developed predictive models for early diagnosis of colorectal and pancreatic cancers. These models are now in clinical evaluation. He holds an academic appointment at Tel Aviv University. He is also an Associate Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania.

Professor Raanan Berger, MD PhD, is a medical oncologist and radiotherapist. He is Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center and heads its clinical research unit. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” (2025). He leads the genitourinary oncology program with a focus on prostate cancer. His care includes systemic therapy and radiotherapy in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered model.

He is board-certified in oncology. He earned his MD and PhD at Tel Aviv University and completed his clinical training at Sheba. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dana-Farber/Harvard, focusing on prostate cancer with Dr. Philip Kantoff and molecular oncology in Dr. William C. Hahn’s lab. He is a member of ESMO and ASCO. He has co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, including studies on outcomes in high- versus very high-risk prostate cancer and on BRCA1/2 in large cohorts.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.