Best Rectal cancer doctors in Israel: TOP 19 doctors

Dr. Sharon Peles leads the digestive tract tumors institute at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in systemic treatments for rectal cancer.

• Director of the Institute of Tumors of the Digestive System
• Trained in gastrointestinal oncology at Royal Marsden Hospital in London
• Focuses on integrative approaches and innovative therapies
• Member of Israeli Association of Oncology and Radiology
• Lecturer at Tel Aviv University and author of scientific publications

Professor Merimsky leads the bone and soft tissue tumor department at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in tailored oncology treatments.

• Over 41 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Fellowship-trained in Paris for bone and soft tissue tumors
• Active member of ASCO and ESMO
• Published numerous scientific papers on oncology
• Chairs the Israeli Society for Clinical 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.

Leads the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center, a major Israeli hospital. He brings specialized experience from treating complex cancer cases.

• Board-certified in both oncology and internal medicine
• Treats a wide range of gastrointestinal cancers
• Utilizes the latest evidence-based systemic therapies
• Skilled in managing complex treatment regimens and side effects
• Trained at Ben Gurion University of the Negev

Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Israel's Sourasky Medical Center – a senior authority focused exclusively on abdominal cancers.

• Over 35 years of experience of experience in abdominal surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive and open surgery techniques
• Highly skilled in performing the complex Whipple procedure
• Specializes in surgeries for cancers of the colon and rectum

Dr. Tulchinsky is a specialist in colorectal cancer surgery at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov). She is the Director of The Colon and Rectum Surgery Unit.

• Extensive experience with minimally invasive laparoscopic bowel resections
• Specializes in restorative surgery for rectal cancer and familial polyposis
• Leads one of Israel's top colorectal surgery and proctology units

Director of Oncology Hospitalization at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center – a senior oncologist leading patient care.

• Specialist in internal medicine and oncology with over 26 years of experience of experience
• Primary researcher in key phase 1-3 oncology clinical trials
• Uses insights from advanced research for patient treatment plans
• Completes all training and clinical work at leading Israeli hospitals

Considered one of Israel's top Whipple surgeons – a complex cancer surgery – and Chairman of Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 42 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Specialist in colorectal and pancreatic cancer procedures
• Leads the surgical department at a major university hospital

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center with 36 years of experience focused on oncology and radiotherapy.

• Specializes in Medical Oncology & Radiotherapy
• Head of Gastrointestinal Cancer Center
• Board-certified in Oncology & Radiotherapy
• Member of Israel Society of Clinical Oncology
• Educated at Hebrew University and Hadassah University Hospital

Dr. Alon Pikarsky brings over 39 years of experience of surgical expertise to rectal cancer treatment at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Specializes in colorectal surgery with extensive academic and clinical roles
• Board-certified in general surgery since 1998
• Director of surgical residency programs since 2000
• Senior lecturer in surgery since 2005

Deputy Head of the Department of Oncology at Rambam Medical Center, specializing in rectal cancer.

• Extensive experience in oncology
• Leadership role in a major medical center
• Focuses on personalized treatment approaches

Dr. Beny leads the Gastrointestinal Malignant Service at Rambam Medical Center, focusing specifically on cancers of the digestive tract.

• Senior physician with over of experience in medical and radiation oncology
• Runs a dedicated gastro-intestinal oncology clinic for targeted care
• Board-certified in Israel with European Community medical qualifications
• Completed advanced training courses, including an ESTRO course in modern brachytherapy

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.

He leads the Department of Surgery at Hadassah Medical Center, focusing exclusively on colorectal cancer and skin malignancies.

• Specializes in treating colorectal cancer
• Heads the Department of Surgery at Hadassah Medical Center
• Focuses his clinical practice on colorectal and skin cancers

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. Zalmanova specializes in radiotherapy for rectal cancer at Assuta Medical Center.

• Radiotherapist with a focus on rectal cancer treatment
• Works at Assuta Medical Center, a leading oncology facility
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans for each patient

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.