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Dr. Dorit Zilberman, MD, is a Senior Urologist at Sheba Medical Center. She is a pioneer of robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery in Israel with over 20 years of experience. Her work focuses on urologic oncology, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, and endourology. She helped launch the da Vinci robotic surgery program at Sheba. Her expertise includes kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers, as well as laser lithotripsy for stones.

She completed advanced training in robotic laparoscopic surgery and endourology at Duke University Medical Center. She is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. She has authored more than 160 scientific publications. She has received awards from the Israeli and American Urological Associations. She was listed in Forbes Israel Best Doctors in 2024. She is a member of the Israeli, American, and European Urological Associations and the Endourological Society.

Dr. Abraham Avigdor, MD, is Director of the Institute of Hematology and Co‑Director of the Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. He is an international leader in lymphoma, CAR‑T, and advanced hemato‑oncology with more than 35 years of experience. His clinical focus includes lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and complex blood cancers.

He is a pioneer in CAR‑T integration. He leads cellular therapy and bone marrow transplantation programs (autologous and allogeneic). He also advances stem cell therapies and precision diagnostics, including PET/CT‑based prognostics. His work includes immunotherapy and targeted regimens and the development of innovative, data‑driven protocols.

He collaborates with LYSA, EMCL, and international PET groups. He has authored more than 130 publications. Key roles include Founder and President of the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group, former Chair of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group, and Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Ben‑Gurion University; residency, Sheba Medical Center; postdoctoral fellowship, Weizmann Institute. Awards include the Knesset Prize, the Israeli Ministry of Health Award, and the Sackler Prize.

Prof. Avichai Shimoni, MD, is Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He is a hemato-oncologist with over 30 years of experience in bone marrow transplantation, cellular therapies, and advanced blood cancer care.

He leads a high-volume program for complex, high-risk blood cancers. He performs allogeneic and autologous transplants. He also provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. He completed a bone marrow transplantation fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

He is Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University and a Professor of Hematology. He has authored more than 250 scientific papers. His research focuses on CAR T-cell therapy and stem cell transplantation. He is often listed among Israel's Best Doctors (Forbes 2025 and 2026).

Dr. Hila Magen, MD, leads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit at Sheba Medical Center. She is a hemato-oncologist with over 35 years of experience. She is a leading Israeli expert in multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders.

She runs a program that provides personalized care and early access to clinical trials. This includes CAR-T therapy for high-risk and relapsed or refractory myeloma and amyloidosis. Dr. Magen is a principal investigator in point-of-care CAR-T studies. She brings new immunotherapies into routine care.

Training: Fellowships in Multiple Myeloma (UAMS) and Lymphocytic Leukemia (MD Anderson). Academic: Instructor, Tel Aviv University. Research: Author of 100+ publications, contributor to landmark myeloma studies, and reviewer for international journals.

Prof. Roy Mashiach, MD, is the Director of Gynecology at Sheba Medical Center. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery with over 30 years of experience. He focuses on laparoscopic and hysteroscopic hysterectomy. He also performs myoma removal, treats endometriosis, and offers fertility‑preserving procedures.

Recognition and roles: Named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors. Recipient of the Daniel F. Kott Award (AAGL). Chairman of the Israeli Society of Gynecological Endoscopy. Director of the Gynecologic Simulation Unit (M.S.R.). Clinical Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University. Training: MD from Tel Aviv University. Specialization at Lis Maternity & Women’s Hospital. Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy at Université d’Auvergne.

Core Specializations

Oncology:

Head and neck tumors

Thyroid cancer

Personalized biological and immunotherapy

Treatment of recurrent cancer and spinal metastases

Radiotherapy

Education

1998 — Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University (Jerusalem, Israel).
2016 — Six-month advanced training course in radiosurgery with a special focus on modern methods of focused radiotherapy for spinal and malignant thyroid tumors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York, USA).

Professional Experience

1998–1999 — Internship at Hadassah University Hospital (Jerusalem, Israel).
1999–2005 — Specialization in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at Rabin Medical Center (Petah Tikva, Israel).
2005–2009 — Specialization in oncology and radiotherapy at the Davidoff Cancer Center (Rabin Medical Center).
2006–2008 — Fellowship at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, USA) in multidisciplinary cancer treatment.
2008 — Fellowship in head and neck tumor brachytherapy at Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, USA).
2009–2012 — Head of the Head and Neck Oncology Clinic at the Davidoff Cancer Center.
2013–2019 — Chief of the Head and Neck Oncology Division and Deputy Head of the Radiotherapy Department at the Davidoff Cancer Center.
Since 2019 — Director of the Oncology Department and Sharett Cancer Institute at Hadassah University Hospital.

The doctor serves as the Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery and leads the Children's Plastic Surgery Unit at Hadassah University Hospital. Specializing in both adult and pediatric plastic surgery, the doctor focuses on ear plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, and the reconstruction of facial bones and auricles post-injury. In pediatric care, expertise includes the removal of giant nevi, treatment of deep scars, burns, and correction of cleft palate and hare lip. The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the Technological Institute in Haifa, Israel, and completed specializations in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Hadassah University Hospital and pediatric plastic surgery at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

The doctor is a member of the Israel Association of Plastic Surgery and the International Association of Plastic Surgery.

The doctor is a highly rated specialist based in Jerusalem, Israel, with expertise in Epidermoid Cyst, Schwannoma, Neurosarcoidosis, Endovascular Embolization, and Stent Placement.

Over the past 15 years, the doctor has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles, contributing significantly to the field.

The doctor is a leading neurologist at Hadassah Medical Center with over 23 years of experience. Specializing in neurology, polyneuropathy, neurooncology, and Parkinson's disease, the doctor has achieved significant success in treating disorders of the nervous system, particularly Parkinson's disease.

The doctor completed an internship at Hadassah Medical Center in 2001 and received higher medical education in 1996.

The doctor received higher medical education at the Hebrew University and completed residency in internal medicine and gastroenterology at Hadassah University Hospital. An internship in liver diseases was completed at Sinai School of Medicine in New York. The doctor is a specialist in liver disease treatment, leading the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center. They are a member of several international liver study associations and the editorial board of Clinical Science. The doctor has authored numerous articles and received multiple awards, including the Hadassah Prize and awards from the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

The doctor is an Interventional Cardiologist specializing in Valvular Heart Disease at Hadassah Medical Center. The clinical focus includes expertise in Mitral Valve procedures, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), Myocardial Infarction management, and Coronary Angiography. The doctor is recognized for advanced skills in treating complex cardiac conditions, particularly those involving the heart valves and coronary arteries.

The doctor completed medical studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hadassah University Hospital Ein Kerem.

Advanced training was undertaken in gamete micromanipulation, laparoscopic surgery, and reconstructive pelvic surgery for gynecologic oncology in leading clinics in Europe and the USA.

The doctor currently directs the IVF Center at Hadassah University and serves as an Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

The doctor leads the Melanoma and Cancer Immunotherapy Center at Hadassah Medical Center, focusing on innovative research and patient treatment. Specializing in the study of the SLAM family of receptors, the doctor is at the forefront of the anti-cancer immune response research.

Involved in treating melanoma patients with new immunotherapies, the doctor works with a team of clinicians and researchers. This collaboration provides immediate access to clinical data and patient-derived tissues, enhancing the translational research efforts.

The doctor is an experienced neurosurgeon with over 20 years of practice, currently leading the Neurosurgery Department at Hadassah Medical Center. Trained in the USA, the doctor has served as a Clinical Fellow at the Cleveland Clinic and a Visiting Professor in New Jersey.

Graduating from the Israel Institution of Technology in 1987, the doctor specialized in neurosurgery at Hadassah Medical Center, obtaining certification from the European Association of Neurological Surgeons. As a lecturer at Hebrew University Medical School since 1995, the doctor has authored over 50 papers and conducts clinical studies on severe head injury and brain tumors.

The doctor is a renowned neurosurgeon recognized as one of the best in Israel by Forbes. Specializing in functional neurosurgery, the doctor is an expert in treating chronic depression and tinnitus through brain electrode implantation, as well as surgical treatment of epilepsy and motor dysfunctions such as Parkinson's disease, tremor, and dystonia.

The doctor successfully utilizes deep brain stimulation (DBS) and stereotactic radiosurgery. Serving as the Director of the Functional and Restorative Surgery Unit at Hadassah Medical Center, the doctor is also a prolific author with over 70 neurosurgical articles and conducts clinical trials for glioblastoma and severe brain injuries.

The doctor is an experienced cancer specialist with a focus on radiation oncology, particularly in breast cancer and metastasis treatment. With a career beginning in 1989, the doctor has been the Head of the Oncology Department at Hadassah Medical Center since 2001, following a tenure as a senior physician. The doctor has advanced education from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in biology, medicine, and oncology.

In addition to clinical work, the doctor is a clinical senior lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has authored 59 publications. The doctor has received 11 research grants and is a member of several prestigious oncology societies.

The doctor is the chief physician of the Urology Department at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in surgical treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system, including bladder and prostate cancer. With a focus on urological endoscopic surgery and robotic procedures using the da Vinci robot, the doctor completed an internship in invasive urology and oncology at the University Hospital of Chicago.

Additionally, the doctor teaches urological surgery at the Hebrew University and conducts research on oncological diseases of the bladder and kidneys, having authored numerous scientific papers and received national and international awards for contributions to urology.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the Technion University in Haifa, Israel, in 1990. Currently practicing at Hadassah Medical Center, the doctor has accumulated extensive experience in the medical field. The focus is on delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the advancement of medical practices through both clinical work and ongoing education.

The doctor is a leading neurosurgeon at Hadassah University Hospital with 47 years of experience. Specializing in the surgical treatment of brain tumors, skull base surgery, pituitary tumor removal, and brain blood vessel surgery, the doctor graduated from the University of Melbourne, School of Medicine. The doctor completed specialization in neurosurgery at prestigious institutions, including Oxford University, Royal Hospital Melbourne, Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, and the Cleveland Clinic.

The doctor has received accolades such as the Ronald Bittner Award and the Medal of Honor from the International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies. The doctor is a member of several notable neurosurgical associations worldwide.