Best Prostate cancer doctors in Israel: TOP 27 doctors

Prof. David Sarid leads the uro-oncology department at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in prostate cancer. Trained at Oxford University in uro-oncology and prostate tumors.

• Head physician of oncology and radiotherapy for prostate cancer
• Over 38 years of experience treating urological cancers at top Israeli hospitals
• Principal investigator in clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Chairman of the GU group in Israel's National Oncology Association
• Published 30+ research articles on cancer treatment

Prof. Merimsky leads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in complex sarcoma cases.

• Over 41 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris
• Member of ESMO Sarcoma Faculty and ASCO
• Published extensively on orthopedic oncology outcomes

Dr. Shira Felder is a senior radiation oncologist. She focuses on gynecologic and urologic cancers. She has advanced expertise in VMAT, IMRT, SBRT, and gynecologic brachytherapy. She delivers precise treatment with fewer side effects.

She heads the Gynecologic Oncology Service at Sheba Medical Center. She is a senior physician in the Radiation Oncology Division. She earned her MD at Hadassah. She completed residency at Sheba and a fellowship in the Radiation Medicine Program at the University of Toronto and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. She is board-certified in Radiation Oncology. She is a member of ESTRO, the Israeli oncology societies, the CPSO, and the CMA.

Her research covers brachytherapy patient safety. It also includes stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for stage I lung cancer. She has studied treatment delays in cervical cancer. She has examined vitamin D deficiency in oncology patients.

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.

Prof. Haim Matskin heads urology at Sourasky Medical Center, pioneering brachytherapy and cryotherapy for prostate cancer.

• Medical career spans over 126 years of experience with specialized urology training
• Author of 130+ scientific publications on urological diseases
• Recognized authority in minimally invasive treatment techniques
• Member of European and American urological associations

Prof. Jack Baniel performs robotic prostatectomies with nerve-sparing techniques – a leader in uro-oncology at Rabin Medical Center.

• Professor of Urology and Chief of Urology section
• Published 100+ scientific articles on uro-oncology
• Founder of oncourological Department at Beilinson Hospital
• Board member of international uro-oncology research organizations
• Member of European and American urology associations

Mario Sofer is a leading urologist specializing in prostate cancer, with training in uro-oncology at the University of Miami and endo-urology in Canada.

• Head of the Department of Endo-Urology at Ichilov Medical Center since 2004
• Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Medicine
• Author of 50 scientific articles on urology
• Member of multiple international urology associations

Dr. Avi Beri specializes in advanced prostate treatments at Sourasky Medical Center, helping patients regain their health.

• Specializes in prostatectomy and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
• Offers comprehensive treatments for various urological conditions
• Focuses on minimally invasive procedures

Dr. Hughes Hyun specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery at Sourasky Medical Center, offering advanced care for prostate cancer.

• Board-certified surgeon with extensive experience
• Expertise in robotic-assisted prostate procedures
• Focuses on precise, less invasive techniques
• Practices at a leading medical center in Israel

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. 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.

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. 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.

Urologist, Surgeon

Heads the oncological surgery department at Rabin Medical Center and leads advanced clinical studies in oncourology.

• of experience as a specialist oncologist and oncourologist
• Specializes in urological tumors like prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer
• Head of numerous international clinical experimental research trials
• Active speaker and participant at international oncology forums

Dr. Kakiashvili is an oncourologist specializing in cancer surgery for the prostate.

• Is a surgeon at the advanced Rambam Medical Center
• Focuses on the urological aspects of cancer treatment
• Handles surgical procedures for prostate cancer patients

Prof. Arie Lindner heads the Urology Department at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, specializing in complex prostate surgeries.

• Trained at UCLA's urology program in Los Angeles
• Expert in laser treatments for prostate conditions
• Member of American, European & Israeli urology associations
• Chairman of Israel's Trade Union of Doctors

Specialist in oncourology – Dr. Dotan focuses exclusively on prostate cancer care at Assuta Medical Center.

• Years of dedicated experience in oncourology
• Expert in modern prostate cancer treatments
• Works at Israel's leading private hospital

Dr. Zalmanova specializes in radiotherapy for prostate cancer at Assuta Medical Center.

• Radiotherapist with a focus on prostate cancer treatments
• Works at Assuta Medical Center, a leading facility in Israel
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans for each patient

Dr. Jablonski-Perec is a professor of oncology at the prestigious Hebrew University in Jerusalem, bringing senior academic expertise to prostate cancer care.

• Heads the Institute of Oncology at Hadassah Medical Center
• Fellowship-trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Holds the title of Professor from Hebrew University's medical school
• Member of several international oncology associations
• Awarded a scholarship from Hadassah Medical School