Page 12 - Best Doctors in Israel — Get an Online Consultation

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ADVANCED COURSES
QUALIFICATIONS

Professor Simon completed his medical studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He completed his residency and further training in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hadassah University Hospital Ein Kerem.

Advanced training in the areas of gamete micromanipulation, laparoscopic surgery and reconstructive pelvic surgery for patients with gynecologic oncology diseases in leading clinics in Europe and the USA.

Today, Professor Alex Simon directs the IVF Center at Hadassah University and also holds an academic position as Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Dr. Michael Lotem leads the Melanoma and Cancer Immunotherapy Center at Hadassah Medical Center. He specializes in advanced immunotherapy for melanoma. He is known for his research on SLAM receptors and their role in anti-cancer immune responses. Dr. Lotem has published widely in leading medical journals.

He heads a multidisciplinary team that uses clinical data and patient samples to advance research. Under his leadership, the center has improved patient outcomes with new therapies. The center is now recognized as a leader in cancer immunotherapy.

Prof. Yigal Shoshan is an experienced neurosurgeon with over 20 years of practice based in Israel. He is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Hadassah Medical Center, has trained in the USA, and is a clinical researcher with publications in the field. He is a lecturer in Neurosurgery at Hebrew University Medical School, and a member of several medical and surgical societies.

Professor Zvi Israel is a renowned neurosurgeon and one of the best doctors in Israel according to Forbes. He is an expert in functional neurosurgery and has extensive experience in the treatment of chronic depression, tinnitus, epilepsy, and motor dysfunction. He is the director of the Functional and Restorative Surgery Unit at Hadassah Medical Center and has authored over 70 articles in neurosurgery. Professor Israel is a member of the Israeli Neurosurgical Society and the Israeli Society for Palliative Medicine.

Dr. Beatrice Uziely is an experienced cancer specialist, specializing in breast cancer, metastasis treatment, application of hormone and chemotherapy. She has been the Head of Oncology Department at Hadassah Medical Center since 2001. She holds a degree in biology and a degree in medicine from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, as well as a specialty in oncology and radiation oncology. She is an author of 59 publications devoted to cancer research, has 11 grants, and is a member of multiple professional associations.

Head of the Department of Surgery

Specialized in treatment of Colorectal Cancer and Surface Malignancies

Dr. Tamar Jablonski-Perec is an oncologist at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. She holds a Doctor of Medical Sciences from the Hebrew University and has experience from the renowned Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. She is the Head of Institute of Oncology, Head of Breast Cancer Treatment Center, and Professor of the Department of Oncology at the Hebrew University. She is a member of several international cancer communities and was awarded a scholarship from the Hadassah Medical School.

Professor Tamir Ben-Hur is a neurologist specializing in stem cell therapy for neurological disorders, regenerative medicine, and neuroimmunology. He has a degree in general medicine from the Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School and a specialty in neurology from Hadassah University Hospital. He is the Director of the Clinical Neurosciences Division at the Hadassah University Hospital at Ein Kerem and has written over 100 papers. He is a member of several organizations, including the Israel Neurological Association, the American Neurological Association, the International Society of Neuroimmunology, the American Academy of Neurology, and the Society for Neuroscience.

Doctor Shimon Reif is a highly experienced pediatric gastroenterologist in Israel, and is the Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Hadassah Medical Center. He has extensive experience treating liver and gastrointestinal tract illnesses in children, and is a WHO expert in the development of protocols for diagnosing and treating these conditions. Dr. Reif is the co-author of a novel method of non-malignant disease treatment and has published over 50 research articles on the subject. He is a member of various professional organizations such as the Israeli Pediatric Association, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

Dr. Maor Lahav is a leading Israeli gastroenterologist and head of the Department of Invasive Endoscopy (examination using an endoscope).

Maor Lahav is one of the few doctors in Israel who performs radiofrequency ablation on patients with Barrett's esophagus. The essence of the method is that the doctor destroys cancer cells in the upper layer of the mucous membrane using radio waves. Healthy cells grow in their place.

Education

• Residency in Gastroenterology at Chaim Sheba Medical Center;
• Internship and laboratory research at the University of Chicago Hospital (USA).

Membership in associations

• American Gastroenterological Society;
• Israel Gastroenterology Association.

Professor Izhar Fluman is one of the best spinal surgeons in Israel, known for his success in treating scoliosis. The doctor heads the spine surgery center at the Assuta clinic.

Education

• Studied at the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem;
• Specialization in Orthopedic Surgery at Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem;
• 2-year internship at the Children's Hospital at Harvard University in the field of spine surgery, USA.

Scientific activity

Professor Izhar Fluman has written about 130 scientific papers and presented at over 100 national and international symposia on spinal diseases.

Dr. is a staff editor of the scientific journals Spine and Journal of Spinal Disorder.

Membership in associations

• Israel Medical Association;
• Israel Orthopedic Association;
• Israel Spinal Association;
• International Spinal Society;
• European Spine Association;
• North American Association for Spinal Surgery.

Dr. Jose Cohen is a neurosurgeon who specializes in endovascular and cerebrovascular surgery. He has performed more than 2,000 complex brain and spine procedures. He has achieved high success rates in treating strokes and aneurysms. Dr. Cohen is board-certified and holds several international accreditations. He is also a member of leading neurosurgical societies. He has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Cohen is known for developing minimally invasive techniques. His work has improved neurovascular care and earned him awards for clinical excellence and innovation.

Dr. Irina Zaidman is a specialist in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Hadassah Medical Center. She has advanced training in pediatric residency, hemato-oncology, and bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Dr. Zaidman completed fellowships at Rambam Medical Center and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

She serves on the board of the Israeli Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Society. She is also an active member of European and American BMT societies. Dr. Zaidman has published several articles on pediatric BMT. She is known for her work in teaching and clinical research.

Dr. Vladimir Yutkin, MD, is the Director of Urologic Oncology, Robotic, and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at Hadassah Medical Center. He has over 20 years of experience treating urological cancers. Dr. Yutkin also co-directs the Endo-Urology Society Fellowship. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Dr. Yutkin graduated from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1996. He has performed many successful procedures, helping to improve patient survival and recovery. Dr. Yutkin speaks English, Hebrew, and Russian. He is a respected leader in urologic oncology.

Dr. Alexander Beny is a Oncologist at the Rambam Medical Center who is Board Certified in Oncology and speaks English and Hebrew. He has extensive experience and education in the field and is available for contact at the hospital.