Best Biopsy Doctors in Israel — TOP 40

Professor Ami Amit leads the Maternity and Gynecology facility at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in reproductive medicine and fertility diagnostics including biopsy procedures.

• Heads the IVF unit at one of Israel's largest and most reputable hospitals
• Provides expert diagnosis for complex fertility and reproductive health cases
• Supervises specialized biopsy and diagnostic screenings for women
• Professor at the Tel Aviv University medical faculty
• Member of the Israel Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Amos Toren is a pediatric hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He served as Director of the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Division. Dr. Toren holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He specializes in CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation for children. Forbes Israel has recognized his expertise in hematology.

• Served as the Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University.
• Treats complex cases of leukemia, lymphoma, and rare pediatric cancers.
• Member of the American Society of Hematology and European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Collaborates on research with the NIH and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Professor Arnon Nagler leads hematology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation and advanced blood disorder diagnostics including biopsy procedures.

• Board-certified in hematology and internal medicine with training at Stanford University Hospital
• Former Chair of the Acute Leukemia Working Party at EBMT
• Founded the first public cord blood bank in Israel
• Published hundreds of peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Blood and Leukemia
• Director Emeritus of Hematology at Sheba Medical Center – a top global hospital

Dr. Hana Golan heads the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in high-risk pediatric tumors and complex childhood cancers. Dr. Golan serves as the principal investigator for the High-Risk Neuroblastoma ESIOP protocol. She practices at a hospital ranked among the global top 10 by Newsweek.

• National coordinator of multicenter oncology protocols and international Phase I/II clinical trials.
• Performs bone marrow transplants and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
• Expert in neuroblastoma, leukemia, and treatment-resistant malignancies.
• Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in surgical oncology and complex abdominal procedures.

• Trained in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Performs biopsies for gastric cancer, sarcoma, and complex colorectal tumors
• Uses NanoKnife and microwave ablation for precise tissue treatment
• Board certified in both general surgery and surgical oncology
• Research author on peritoneal malignancies and advanced surgical outcomes

Prof. Amit Tirosh heads the Neuroendocrine Tumors Service at Sheba Medical Center. He uses precise diagnostic biopsies to identify rare hormone-producing tumors and hereditary syndromes.

• Trained in endocrine tumor genetics at the National Institutes of Health in the USA
• Leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab to improve diagnostic accuracy
• Served on an international expert panel creating clinical guidelines for VHL disease
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumors Society specializing in complex cases
• Author of 40+ medical publications in journals like JAMA and Radiology

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Dov Zippel is a surgical oncologist and head of the Meirav Breast Center. Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list in 2025. He treats benign and malignant breast tumors and melanoma at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Zippel completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery and minimally invasive skin cancer procedures.
• Treats patients at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology.
• Researches perioperative treatments for stage III melanoma and breast lesion excision.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Dr. Alon Friedlander is a leading orthopedic spine surgeon listed among Israel’s Top Doctors by Forbes. He serves as the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Friedlander treats complex spinal disorders in both adult and pediatric patients. He uses both minimally invasive and open surgical techniques for precision care.

• Specializes in scoliosis surgery and complex spinal deformity correction.
• Treats primary and metastatic spinal tumors using advanced surgical techniques.
• Completed fellowships in spine surgery in the USA, France, and Hong Kong.
• Consultant for elite Israeli soccer teams and the Spartak Basketball Club.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

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. Michael Shapira is a specialist in bone marrow transplantation at Sourasky Medical Center. He performs bone marrow biopsy procedures to diagnose blood disorders.

• Trained in internal medicine at Hadassah Medical Center
• Senior physician in bone marrow transplantation units
• Graduated from Hebrew University Medical School
• Expert in treating complex blood cancers and immune system diseases

Professor Oren Shebolet leads the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in diagnosing and treating complex liver conditions including autoimmune and genetic diseases.

• Directs the Liver Unit at one of Israel's largest medical centers
• Author of 60 scientific publications on liver disease mechanisms
• Presented findings at 100 international medical conferences
• Expert in liver transplant medicine and cirrhosis care
• Member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Professor Yigal Volman is a leading gynecologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He performs specialized biopsies to diagnose gynecological conditions with high precision.

• Heads gynecological services at Tel Aviv Sourasky Hospital
• Professor of gynecology at Tel Aviv University medical faculty
• Published 80 scientific articles in major medical journals
• Author of 11 textbook chapters on reproductive health
• Member of several prestigious international medical societies

Professor Dan Grisaro heads the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in biopsies for diagnosing complex ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers.

• Performed research on early markers for cancer detection in gynecological cases
• Completed specialized training in gynecologic oncology at the University of Toronto
• Associate Professor at the Tel Aviv University medical faculty
• Authored 83 scientific articles and presented at 39 international medical conferences
• Member of the Israeli and American Societies of Gynecologic Oncology

Professor Garuz Osnat is a clinical professor at Tel Aviv University. She specializes in urological gynecology at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Performs cervical conization to treat dysplasia – a procedure involving a targeted biopsy of the cervix
• Graduated with honors from Sackler Medical School – one of Israel's most prestigious institutions
• Completed clinical research at New York Hospital under the mentorship of Professor Blaivas
• Specializes in diagnosing cervical dysplasia and pre-cancerous lesions through precise tissue sampling
• Senior maternal analyst at Aya MC – provides high-level diagnostic expertise for complex cases

Prof. Zamir Halperin has published 150+ scientific papers and leads the Digestive System Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses advanced endoscopy for precise internal imaging and biopsy collection.

• Winner of the Bat-Sheva de Rothschild Prize for his scientific contributions to medicine
• Former Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists
• Completed clinical training in liver diseases at the Royal Free Hospital in London
• Specializes in diagnosing inflammatory bowel diseases and disorders of the liver
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association

Professor Jack Baniel is the Head of Urology at Rabin Medical Center. He specializes in urological biopsy and tumor diagnostics for kidney and prostate cancer.

• Heads the urological section at a major medical center
• Founded the oncourological department at Beilinson Hospital
• Member of EORTC, the European group setting standards for cancer research
• Professor of Urology at Tel Aviv University medical faculty
• Author of 100+ scientific articles on urology and cancer care

Dr. Hughes Hyun is a board-certified surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in minimally-invasive techniques for biopsy procedures.

• Expert in robotic surgery for high precision during tissue sampling
• Focuses on minimally-invasive methods to reduce recovery time
• Practices at a major Israeli medical center
• Certified by national medical boards in surgery