Doctors in Israel — Page 2

Dr. Alon Friedlander, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and a spine and scoliosis specialist for adults and children. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Tel Aviv University. He is listed by Forbes among Israel’s Top Doctors.

He treats complex spine disorders with minimally invasive and open surgery. His procedures include anterior and posterior fixation. His focus areas are scoliosis and other deformities, tumors, stenosis and instability, and disc herniation. Education: MD, Tel Aviv University; residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris and University Hospitals of Strasbourg (France); Queen Mary Hospital and the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Hong Kong).

Advisory roles: IDF referral physician. Consultant to soccer teams. Specialist for the Spartak Basketball Club (knee injuries).

Prof. Amit Tirosh is a senior endocrinologist and Head of the Neuroendocrine Tumors Service at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

His work centers on hereditary NET syndromes. He is affiliated with the NIH in MEN1 research. He serves on an international VHL expert panel and helped write VHL management guidelines. He is the primary contact at Sheba’s multidisciplinary VHL clinic.

He leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab. He collaborates with international teams, including the Weizmann Institute. He provides advanced NET care, including PRRT.

He earned his MD from the Hebrew University–Hadassah. He completed a residency at Assaf HaRofeh, an endocrinology fellowship at Rabin, and training at the NIH. He is board-certified in Endocrinology. He is a member of the Israeli Society of Endocrinology, the Endocrine Society, and the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers, including in JAMA, Gastroenterology, and Radiology.

Dr. Almog Ben-Yaacov is an Attending Surgeon in the Department of General and Oncological Surgery (Surgery C) at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). His clinical focus includes gastric cancer, sarcoma, and complex colorectal malignancies. Since 2018, he has performed more than 200 HIPEC procedures.

MD, Semmelweis University, 2006, with honors. Training in cardiothoracic surgery at Sheba Medical Center. Residency in general surgery at Montefiore (Albert Einstein) and at Rabin (Beilinson). Board-certified in General Surgery and in Surgical Oncology.

Advanced training includes ESSO-certified HIPEC in Hamburg. Microwave liver ablation in Reims. NanoKnife at King’s College London. Advanced surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering (2019). His publications cover CRS+HIPEC outcomes and Hartmann’s reversal.

Dr. Shira Felder is a senior radiation oncologist. She focuses on gynecologic and urologic cancers. She has advanced expertise in VMAT, IMRT, SBRT, and gynecologic brachytherapy. She delivers precise treatment with fewer side effects.

She heads the Gynecologic Oncology Service at Sheba Medical Center. She is a senior physician in the Radiation Oncology Division. She earned her MD at Hadassah. She completed residency at Sheba and a fellowship in the Radiation Medicine Program at the University of Toronto and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. She is board-certified in Radiation Oncology. She is a member of ESTRO, the Israeli oncology societies, the CPSO, and the CMA.

Her research covers brachytherapy patient safety. It also includes stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for stage I lung cancer. She has studied treatment delays in cervical cancer. She has examined vitamin D deficiency in oncology patients.

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Professor Dov Zippel is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist. He specializes in breast disease and melanoma. He leads the Meirav Breast Center at Sheba Medical Center. He also serves at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology. In 2025, Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list.

Expertise: advanced care for benign and malignant breast tumors. Minimally invasive and breast-conserving surgery. Surgical treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers.

Accreditations: MD, Tel Aviv University. Residency in general surgery, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowship in surgical oncology, University of Calgary. Board-certified in general surgery and surgical oncology. Research includes intact breast lesion excision and perioperative BRAF inhibitors for stage III melanoma.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

Dr. Ari Raphael is a medical oncologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in thoracic malignancies, lung cancer, and breast cancer. Dr. Raphael won the ISCORT research grant competition for his work in oncology. He serves as a senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

• Moderates the Molecular Tumor Board for the Israeli Lung Cancer Society.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Leads genomic medicine projects focusing on advanced lung cancer treatments.
• Directs the oncology day-care service at Sourasky Medical Center.

Dr. Ido Wolf is a specialist in Oncology, Internal Medicine, and the Army Medical Units with a degree from Ben Gurion University of the Negev. He is currently the Head of the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center and speaks English.

Dr. Aharon Amir is the Chief Surgeon of Plastic Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in complex reconstructions of the head, face, neck, and chest. Dr. Amir focuses on restoring form after tumor removal, trauma, or birth defects. He practices at Assuta Medical Center, a JCI-accredited facility in Tel Aviv.

• Heads the microsurgery service at Mount Carmel Medical Group.
• Maintains membership in the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.
• Authored over 30 scientific papers on reconstructive microsurgery.
• Trained in microsurgical reconstruction at The Toronto General Hospital in Canada.

Dr. Viviean Drory is a neurologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. She is a certified specialist in clinical neurophysiology and electromyography. Her work focuses on diagnosing and treating neuromuscular disorders and ALS. She uses both drug therapies and palliative care to help her patients.

• Trained at the University of Heidelberg and the University of Louisiana.
• Member of the International Research Alliance for Motor Neuron Disease Research.
• Sits on the Association of Neurologists of Israel and European Research Group.
• Practices at a hospital ranked among the world's top 10 by Newsweek.

Dr. Ron Yulia is a gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. She treats gastrointestinal diseases, including pancreas inflammation, stomach ulcers, and Crohn’s disease. Dr. Yulia has published over 80 scientific papers on digestive health. She works at Israel's largest multidisciplinary hospital, once ranked among the world’s top clinics by Newsweek.

• Specializes in video capsule endoscopy and treatments for gastrointestinal cancer.
• Treats complex conditions like intestinal diverticulitis and liver dystrophy.
• Recognized member of the Israeli Gastroenterology Community.
• Completed medical residency and training at the First Medical Center in Tel Aviv.

Dr. Schwartz Doron is the Director of the Department of Nephrology and Dialysis at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in treating complex kidney diseases and tumors. Dr. Doron trained in nephrology and hypertension at the University of San Diego, USA. He balances clinical leadership with an academic role at Tel Aviv University.

• Oversees hemodialysis departments across multiple regional centers.
• Treats renal failure, urolithiasis, and malignant kidney tumors.
• Authored numerous publications on dialysis and nephrology.
• Practices at Sourasky, ranked among the world’s top hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Michael Krasnoshtein leads the Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in treating PTSD, ADHD, and complex anxiety disorders. Dr. Krasnoshtein works with patients from the Israeli Ministry of Defense and Security.

• Serves as a senior psychiatrist at Sourasky Medical Center and Maccabi Health Services.
• Holds a clinic assistant role at Tel Aviv University.
• Treats conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Member of the Israel Psychiatric Association and the EMDR Institute of Israel.

Dr. Faran Dafna is a specialist in lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome at Sourasky Medical Center. She gained clinical training at the Lupus Unit of St Thomas' Hospital in London. Dr. Dafna serves as a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. She works at Israel's largest multidisciplinary hospital, ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

• Authored over 50 scientific publications and 30 reports on rheumatological conditions.
• Maintains membership in the Israeli Association of Rheumatologists.
• Is an active member of the American College of Rheumatology.
• Treats complex autoimmune cases using clinical insights from University College London.

The doctor is an experienced specialist in Bone Marrow Transplantation, having graduated from the Hebrew University Medical School in 1999. Following this, the doctor specialized in internal medicine at Hadassah Medical Center. The doctor later joined the Bone Marrow Transplantation department at Hadassah as a senior physician, contributing significant expertise to the field.

The doctor is a world-renowned plastic surgeon with over 35 years of practical experience. Specializing in liposuction, mammoplasty, and Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery, the doctor is part of the team at Sourasky Medical Center, focusing on mommy makeover procedures.

Dr. Tatyana Gurevich heads the Parkinson’s disease medical team at Sourasky Medical Center. She is a neuropathologist with decades of clinical and scientific experience. Dr. Gurevich specializes in movement disorders and nervous system conditions. She works at a clinic ranked among the top 10 for medical tourism by Newsweek.

• Treats Parkinson's disease, Tourette syndrome, and Huntington's disease.
• Manages pediatric cases of cerebral palsy and multiple system atrophy.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and medication-based therapies.
• Graduated from Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University.