Best Bone marrow transplantation doctors in Israel: TOP 24 doctors

Over 300 bone marrow and umbilical blood transplantations – Dr. El Hasid leads pediatric transplant care at Dana Dwek Children’s Hospital.

• Head of Pediatric Oncohematology and Oncology at Sourasky Medical Center
• Member of American Association for Hematology
• Trained at City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles
• Published 50 research papers on transplantation

Dr. Ram Ron specializes in bone marrow transplantation with extensive experience at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in medical treatments
• Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Reproduction Medicine
• Fellowship from Ronald O Perelman and Claudia Cohen Centre

Dr. Ron Ram has performed several hundred stem cell transplants and is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Completed fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at New York Medical College
• Published over 30 scientific articles on hematology and oncology
• Authored a chapter in a medical textbook
• Extensive academic and clinical experience in bone marrow transplantation

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. Michael Shapira specializes in bone marrow transplantation at Sourasky Medical Center, bringing over two decades of focused expertise.

• Graduated from Hebrew University Medical School in 1999
• Specialized in internal medicine at Hadassah Medical Center
• Senior physician in Bone Marrow Transplantation at Hadassah
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for clear patient communication

Dr. Fredi Aviv brings 34 years of experience of specialized experience in oncohematology at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Clinic).

• Specializes in bone marrow transplantation
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers
• Extensive experience with complex hematologic conditions

Dr. Dror Levin leads pediatric hematology-oncology at Sourasky Medical Center, a top Israeli hospital for children's bone marrow transplants.

• Specializes in treating bone cancer (sarcoma) and blood disorders in children
• Trained at Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute – a world leader in bone sarcoma care
• Coordinates a multidisciplinary team for pediatric sarcoma treatment
• Member of the Israel Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Dr. Herishanu specializes in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and has received multiple awards for his hematology research and clinical excellence.

• Fellowship-trained at Tel Aviv Medical Center
• Member of the Israeli and American Hematology Associations
• Recipient of the Klitzberg Oncology Award
• Published multiple papers in hematology

Prof. Dr. Reuven Or is a leading bone marrow transplant specialist at Hadassah Hebrew University Hospital, awarded the Menachem Begin Prize for his contributions.

• of experience in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Head of Hematology, Cancer Immunotherapy, and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Hadassah
• Medical Director of Hadassah Public Bone Marrow Registry and Israeli National Blood Bank
• Published several articles in medical journals
• MD degree from the University of Milan, with post-doctoral research in the USA

Listed among Forbes' best doctors in Israel – Dr. Goldstein specializes in pediatric bone marrow transplants at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Head of Pediatric Oncology and Hemato-Oncology at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem
• 27 years of experience focused on pediatric hemato-oncology and haploidentical transplants
• Member of multiple international oncology associations including SIOP
• Special interests in retinoblastoma and precision medicine

Professor Raanan Berger, MD PhD, is a medical oncologist and radiotherapist. He is Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center and heads its clinical research unit. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” (2025). He leads the genitourinary oncology program with a focus on prostate cancer. His care includes systemic therapy and radiotherapy in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered model.

He is board-certified in oncology. He earned his MD and PhD at Tel Aviv University and completed his clinical training at Sheba. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dana-Farber/Harvard, focusing on prostate cancer with Dr. Philip Kantoff and molecular oncology in Dr. William C. Hahn’s lab. He is a member of ESMO and ASCO. He has co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, including studies on outcomes in high- versus very high-risk prostate cancer and on BRCA1/2 in large cohorts.

Prof. Avichai Shimoni, MD, is Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He is a hemato-oncologist with over 30 years of experience in bone marrow transplantation, cellular therapies, and advanced blood cancer care.

He leads a high-volume program for complex, high-risk blood cancers. He performs allogeneic and autologous transplants. He also provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. He completed a bone marrow transplantation fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

He is Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University and a Professor of Hematology. He has authored more than 250 scientific papers. His research focuses on CAR T-cell therapy and stem cell transplantation. He is often listed among Israel's Best Doctors (Forbes 2025 and 2026).

Dr. Iris Kventsel, MD, is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant (BMT) specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She is an attending physician in the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT Division at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Her clinical focus is pediatric sarcomas, including Ewing sarcoma, osteosarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma.

She provides multidisciplinary care, including transplant and cellular therapies. She also uses current chemotherapy protocols and targeted therapies for complex childhood cancers.

Her research focuses on genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome, and cancer susceptibility genes. She has published in pediatric oncology, stem cell biology, and surgical oncology (HIPEC). She is on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Technion; Pediatrics residency, Assaf HaRofeh; Pediatric Hemato-Oncology fellowship, Sheba.

Dr. Hana Golan, MD, heads the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) Division at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in childhood cancers, with a focus on neuroblastoma and other high-risk solid tumors.

She leads one of the region’s most advanced pediatric oncology programs. She manages complex, high-risk cases and practices at a hospital ranked in the global top 10.

She is the principal investigator of the High-Risk Neuroblastoma ESIOP protocol. She serves as an investigator in international Phase I/II trials and as the national coordinator of multicenter oncology protocols. She led the development of computerized chemotherapy protocols and patient databases to improve safety.

She earned her MD from the Technion. She completed residencies in pediatrics and pediatric hemato-oncology at Sheba. She conducted advanced research in transplantation immunology at the Weizmann Institute. She is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University. Her research focuses on cancer stem cells, targeted therapies, treatment-resistant malignancies, and cannabinoid-related oncology.

Dr. Hila Magen, MD, leads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit at Sheba Medical Center. She is a hemato-oncologist with over 35 years of experience. She is a leading Israeli expert in multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders.

She runs a program that provides personalized care and early access to clinical trials. This includes CAR-T therapy for high-risk and relapsed or refractory myeloma and amyloidosis. Dr. Magen is a principal investigator in point-of-care CAR-T studies. She brings new immunotherapies into routine care.

Training: Fellowships in Multiple Myeloma (UAMS) and Lymphocytic Leukemia (MD Anderson). Academic: Instructor, Tel Aviv University. Research: Author of 100+ publications, contributor to landmark myeloma studies, and reviewer for international journals.

Dr. Abraham Avigdor, MD, is Director of the Institute of Hematology and Co‑Director of the Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. He is an international leader in lymphoma, CAR‑T, and advanced hemato‑oncology with more than 35 years of experience. His clinical focus includes lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and complex blood cancers.

He is a pioneer in CAR‑T integration. He leads cellular therapy and bone marrow transplantation programs (autologous and allogeneic). He also advances stem cell therapies and precision diagnostics, including PET/CT‑based prognostics. His work includes immunotherapy and targeted regimens and the development of innovative, data‑driven protocols.

He collaborates with LYSA, EMCL, and international PET groups. He has authored more than 130 publications. Key roles include Founder and President of the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group, former Chair of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group, and Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Ben‑Gurion University; residency, Sheba Medical Center; postdoctoral fellowship, Weizmann Institute. Awards include the Knesset Prize, the Israeli Ministry of Health Award, and the Sackler Prize.

Specializes in bone marrow transplantation at Sheba Medical Center – one of Israel's leading hospitals for this procedure.

• Extensive experience in both autologous and allogeneic transplants
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for each patient
• Works within Sheba's advanced hematology department

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Prof. Elad Jacoby, MD, heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. He is the Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center. He is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T‑cell therapy in Israel. He led one of the first national leukemia programs. He has almost 20 years of clinical and research experience.

He specializes in CAR T‑cell therapy, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, and high‑risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He leads international clinical trials and has authored over 240 publications. His collaborations include Johns Hopkins Hospital and the U.S. National Cancer Institute. He is an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University. He received his MD from Tel Aviv University, completed residency at Sheba Medical Center, and fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the National Cancer Institute. He is board‑certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. He serves on the IBFM CAR T‑Cell Taskforce and the Sheba Institutional Review Board. He leads the integration of CAR T‑cell therapy with transplantation.

Professor Zila Zuckerman specializes in hematology and bone marrow transplantation at Rambam Medical Center.

• Expertise in hematology and transplantology
• Professor-level qualifications in the field
• Practices at a leading medical center