Best Doctors in Israel

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.

Urologist, Surgeon

Dr. Nir Peled is a top specialist in lung cancer immunotherapy based in Israel. He currently heads the Thoracic Cancer Unit at Davidoff Cancer Center. Dr. Peled manages the Research and Detection Unit for Thoracic malignancies at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in personalized medicine and immuno-oncology for lung cancer treatment.

• Winner of the MERIT award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Chair of the Early Detection Committee for the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
• Completed a lung cancer fellowship at the University of Colorado Denver.
• Works at Herzliya Medical Center, a facility following international medical standards.

Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist

The doctor specializes in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries for gynecologic oncology diseases, focusing on conditions affecting the uterus, cervix, and ovaries.

Currently a leading oncogynecologist and surgeon at Herzliya Medical Center, the doctor also serves as the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Meir Medical Center.

Dr. Viktoriya Nejman heads the oncological surgery department at Rabin Medical Center in Israel. She is a specialist in mammology and oncourology. Dr. Nejman treats malignant tumors of the breast, prostate, bladder, and kidneys. She works at one of Israel's largest medical complexes.

• Leads numerous clinical experimental studies in the field of oncourology.
• Speaks at international oncology forums and radiotherapy societies.
• Treats patients with acute oncological diseases of the testicles and bladder.
• Practices at a clinic named a World's Best Smart Hospital by Newsweek.

The doctor is a highly skilled liver transplant surgeon with extensive experience in performing complex transplant procedures. Specializing in both adult and pediatric liver transplants, the doctor has contributed to significant advancements in surgical techniques and post-operative care. The doctor is board-certified and has published numerous research papers in leading medical journals, focusing on improving transplant outcomes and patient recovery. Additionally, the doctor is actively involved in teaching and mentoring the next generation of transplant surgeons.

Dr. Aviv Magar is a senior cardiologist at the Yitzhak Rabin Medical Center in Israel. He leads the lipotomy service and specializes in coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction. Dr. Magar holds rare expertise in aviation medicine alongside his cardiac practice. He works at a facility recognized as one of the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Treats heart muscle inflammation, high cholesterol, and elevated homocysteine levels.
• Completed an internship in nuclear cardiology to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
• Conducts scientific research on risk factors for heart disease and infarction.
• Trained at the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv.

Dr. Arie Koriczkij is the deputy head of Neurology at Rabin Medical Center in Israel. He specialized in chronic headache management and autonomic nervous system dysfunctions. Dr. Koriczkij researches the physiological link between migraine triggers and cardiac function. He works at a facility ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Develops protocol-based medication plans for complex migraine cases.
• Researches diagnostic methods for disorders of the autonomic nervous system.
• Leads departmental clinical developments at one of Israel's largest medical complexes.
• Focuses on the integration of heart health data into neurological treatment.

The doctor is a highly rated medical professional at Rabin Medical Center in Petach Tikva, Israel. Specializing in breast cancer, the doctor has extensive expertise in HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and oophorectomy. The doctor is recognized for excellence in six medical conditions, demonstrating a strong clinical focus and commitment to advancing breast cancer treatment.

Dr. Rafael Hirsh specializes in treating congenital heart defects in adult patients at Rabin Medical Center. He heads a dedicated service for complex cardiac cases and Eisenmenger syndrome. Dr. Hirsh founded the Israeli working group on congenital heart disease. He works at a facility ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Expertise includes treating heart defects during pregnancy.
• Performs complex operations for coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation.
• Active member of the Israeli Society of Cardiology.
• Published researcher in international scientific journals on adult heart defects.

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. Roy Mashiach is the Director of Gynecology at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He specialized in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and fertility-preserving procedures. Dr. Mashiach received the Daniel F. Kott Award for surgical innovation from the AAGL.

• Serves as the Chairman of the Israeli Society of Gynecological Endoscopy.
• Consistently named among the Best Doctors in Israel by Forbes.
• Specializes in laparoscopic hysterectomy and robot-assisted myoma removal.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Dr. Hila Magen is a leading Israeli hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She heads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit. Dr. Magen specializes in treating complex plasma cell disorders and high-risk myeloma. She is a principal investigator for innovative point-of-care CAR-T therapy programs. Her work brings advanced immunotherapies into routine clinical care.

• Authored over 100 scientific publications and landmark myeloma studies.
• Completed fellowships at MD Anderson and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
• Performs CAR-T cell therapy and bone marrow transplantations.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide in 2026 by Newsweek.

Dr. Avichai Shimoni is the Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He treats complex blood cancers. He completed a specialized fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Shimoni uses allogeneic and autologous transplants for high-risk patients. He is a professor and Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University.

• Named among Israel’s Best Doctors by Forbes for 2025 and 2026.
• Authored over 250 scientific papers on cellular therapies and transplantation.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

Dr. Abraham Avigdor is the Director of the Institute of Hematology at Sheba Medical Center. He is a global authority on lymphoma, CAR-T therapy, and complex blood cancers. Dr. Avigdor founded the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group. He helps lead a clinic ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

• Authored over 130 scientific publications on hemato-oncology and cellular therapy.
• Pioneered the integration of CAR-T cell therapy for lymphoma and myeloma.
• Leads allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplantation programs.
• Served as the Chairman of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group.

Dr. Dorit Zilberman is a senior urologist at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. She is a pioneer of robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery. Dr. Zilberman treats kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers. She helped launch the da Vinci robotic surgery program at Sheba. Forbes Israel recognized her among the nation's best doctors.

• Authored over 160 scientific publications in urologic oncology and endourology.
• Completed fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center in the US.
• Performs robotic prostatectomy, laser lithotripsy, and kidney-sparing surgery.
• Member of the American and European Urological Associations and the Endourological Society.

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.