Doctors in Israel — Page 13

The doctor is a highly skilled urologist with a specialization in oncourology. With extensive experience in diagnosing and treating urological cancers, the doctor has contributed significantly to advancements in this field. The doctor is known for employing cutting-edge techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. Additionally, the doctor has been involved in numerous clinical trials and research projects, furthering the understanding of urological oncology.

The doctor is an orthopedist with a specialization in hand surgery, demonstrating extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of hand-related conditions. With a focus on advanced surgical techniques, the doctor has contributed significantly to improving patient outcomes in this specialized field. The doctor is recognized for their commitment to integrating the latest medical advancements into practice, ensuring high-quality care and innovative solutions for complex hand injuries and disorders.

The doctor is an Orthopedist-Traumatologist specializing in endoprosthetics. With extensive experience in joint replacement surgeries, the doctor focuses on improving patient mobility and quality of life through advanced surgical techniques. The doctor is recognized for their expertise in both primary and revision joint replacement procedures, contributing to high success rates and patient satisfaction. The doctor remains committed to staying at the forefront of orthopedic advancements, ensuring the implementation of the latest evidence-based practices in their clinical work.

The doctor is an orthopedist specializing in musculoskeletal injuries. With extensive experience in diagnosing and treating conditions related to bones, joints, and muscles, the doctor has contributed significantly to advancements in orthopedic surgery techniques. The doctor is recognized for expertise in minimally invasive procedures and has published numerous research papers in leading medical journals. The doctor is also a member of several prestigious orthopedic associations and frequently presents at international conferences.

Dr. Daniel Briscoe leads the Reconstructive Plastic Orbit Department at Assuta Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in oculoplastics, oncological eye surgery, and eye socket reconstruction. Dr. Briscoe trained at the Wilmer Clinic at Johns Hopkins University and the Royal College of Surgeons. He founded the Oculoplastic Surgery department at Meir Medical Center.

• Treats retinoblastoma and orbital tumors through removal and reconstruction.
• Performs eyelid surgery and corrects complex eye socket fractures.
• Served as a visiting professor at the University of Sao Paulo.
• Is a member of the International Society of Ocular Oncology.

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.

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.

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.

Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist

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.

Urologist, Surgeon

Prof. Gil Raviv is a specialist in andrology and reconstructive urology at Sheba Medical Center. Forbes named him among the Best Doctors in Israel. He is the director of the Andrology Unit. Dr. Raviv focuses on male infertility, sexual health, and urethral reconstruction. He works at Sheba, a Top 10 world-ranked hospital.

• Performs specialized sperm retrieval techniques including micro-TESE, TESA, and MESA.
• Treats complex conditions like erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and azoospermia.
• Uses microsurgical methods and robotic systems for prostate and urological procedures.
• Provides stem cell therapy and shockwave treatment for sexual dysfunction.

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. Zohar Dotan heads the Urology Department at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He is a primary pioneer of robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery. He specializes in treating complex cancers of the kidney, prostate, and bladder. Dr. Dotan leads the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society and holds a PhD in Genetics.

• Completed a specialized uro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
• Performs robotic radical nephrectomy and da Vinci robotic prostatectomy.
• Authored over 50 scientific publications on advanced urologic cancer treatments.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th best hospital globally by Newsweek.

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.

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. Aaron Popovcer is the Director of the Oncology Department at Hadassah Medical Center. He specializes in head and neck tumors and thyroid cancer treatment. Dr. Popovcer completed a specialized radiosurgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Forbes magazine recognized him as one of Israel's Top Doctors.

• Served as Chairman of the Israeli Head and Neck Cancer Association.
• Treats recurrent cancer and spinal metastases using biological and immunotherapy.
• Completed a multidisciplinary cancer treatment fellowship at the University of Michigan.
• Member of the International Head and Neck Oncology Association.