Doctors in Israel — Page 10

Dr. Reuven Or heads the Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Hadassah Medical Center. He is a prominent specialist in immunotherapy and cell therapy. He previously served as Medical Director of the Israeli National Blood Bank. Dr. Or earned his medical degree from the University of Milan.

• Directs the Hadassah Public Bone Marrow Registry.
• Awarded the Menachem Begin Prize for his contributions to medicine.
• Completed post-doctoral immunology research at Colorado Medical University.
• Holds an associate professorship at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Dr. Alon Pikarsky is a surgical oncologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Hadassah Medical Center. He directs the Residency Program in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Pikarsky specializes in colorectal surgery and complex bowel resections. He works at a university hospital ranked by Newsweek among the world’s best medical centers.

• Performs gastrointestinal procedures using the Da Vinci robotic system.
• Director of the Medical Students Program at Hadassah.
• Board certified in general surgery by the Israel Ministry of Health.
• Treats colorectal conditions, esophageal cancer, and inguinal hernias.

Dr. Gal Goldstein is the Head of Pediatric Oncology at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem. He specializes in treating complex childhood cancers and blood disorders. Forbes Israel named him among the country's best doctors. He has managed pediatric cases and haploidentical bone marrow transplants for over two decades.

• Focuses on retinoblastoma treatment and precision medicine for pediatric patients.
• Performs allogenic bone marrow transplants and specialized pediatric biopsies.
• Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).
• Works at Hadassah Medical Center, ranked as a top smart hospital by Newsweek.

Dr. Vladimir Goldman is an orthopedic surgeon at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. He specializes in limb lengthening and reconstructive operations for children and adults. Dr. Goldman trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This facility is a top-ranked orthopedic hospital in the United States. He earned an honorary badge for his achievements in correcting limb deformities.

• Uses the Ilizarov method to treat complex bone defects and limb length differences.
• Treats congenital foot deformities and clubfoot using the non-surgical Ponseti method.
• Performs joint-preserving surgery for ankle arthritis and hip osteotomies.
• Expert in orthopedic care for cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disorders.

Dr. Josh Shreder is an Associate Professor and spine surgeon at Hadassah Medical Center. He excels in robotic spine surgery for adults and children. Dr. Shreder previously served as an attending spine surgeon at Bronx Hospital in New York. He specializes in treating complex spinal deformities, tumors, and traumatic injuries.

• Uses robotic systems to perform precise operations for spinal column restoration.
• Treats intervertebral hernias and pediatric spinal conditions.
• Teaches at the University of Jerusalem and Cornell Weill University.
• Practices at Hadassah, a Newsweek-ranked world’s best smart hospital.

Dr. Auala Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center. He is a senior oncologist and radiotherapist specializing in digestive system malignancies. He graduated from Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem. Dr. Hubert has over 30 years of clinical experience in radiotherapy and oncology.

• Head of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah.
• Treats complex conditions including pancreatic, colon, and liver cancers.
• Qualified in both medical oncology and radiotherapy.
• Member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Israel Cancer Association.

Dr. Ilya Pekarsky is the top-ranked spinal surgeon in Israel according to the Israeli Medical Association. He performs over 700 surgeries per year at Assuta Medical Center in Tel Aviv. Dr. Pekarsky treats elite professional athletes, including Olympic medalists and professional basketball players. He completed specialized training in the USA, Switzerland, France, and Italy.

• Specializes in minimally invasive surgeries for herniated discs and scoliosis.
• Treats spinal disorders in both adults and children.
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Israeli Orthopedic Association.
• Works at JCI-accredited Assuta Medical Center, Israel's largest private hospital.

Dr. Anton Wohl is the Director of the Brain Tumors Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor surgery. He completed fellowships at the Mayo Clinic in the USA. Dr. Wohl works at a hospital ranked 7th globally by Newsweek in 2026. He focuses on removing tumors while preserving neurological function.

• Performs awake craniotomy and fluorescence-guided surgery to protect brain function.
• Uses intraoperative MRI and functional brain mapping during complex procedures.
• Author of multiple peer-reviewed studies on glioblastoma and innovative therapies.
• Holds Israeli board certification and an active medical license.

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.

Dr. Beni Boursi is a leading oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers using innovative microbial modulation. Dr. Boursi is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree with highest honors from Tel Aviv University.

• Completed oncology fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic.
• Developed predictive models for early colorectal and pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
• Published research on microbiome-oncology in the prestigious journal Science.

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Eytan Aharon Ben-Ami leads the Oncology Division at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He specialized in sarcoma and bone oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Ben-Ami founded the Sheba Clinical Research Organization to advance cancer studies. He treats rare bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas with personalized protocols.

• Heads the Early-Phase Clinical Trials Unit for innovative cancer therapies.
• Authored over 40 scientific publications on molecular mechanisms and early detection.
• Leads Phase I trials in targeted therapy and immunotherapy for rare cancers.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

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.