Best Brain biopsy Doctors in Israel — TOP 8

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.

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.

Prof. Constantini won the Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award for neurosurgery. He directs the pediatric neurosurgery department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Performs brain biopsy for complex tumors like glioblastoma and medulloblastoma
• Uses the Da Vinci Robotic System for high-precision surgical diagnostics
• Holds a Hirsch index of 29 for his extensive scientific publications
• Completed international fellowships in microneurosurgery and advanced neuro-endoscopy
• Member of the International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery

Dr. Anton Wohl is the Director of the Brain Tumors Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor surgery. He completed fellowships at the Mayo Clinic in the USA. Dr. Wohl works at a hospital ranked 7th globally by Newsweek in 2026. He focuses on removing tumors while preserving neurological function.

• Performs awake craniotomy and fluorescence-guided surgery to protect brain function.
• Uses intraoperative MRI and functional brain mapping during complex procedures.
• Author of multiple peer-reviewed studies on glioblastoma and innovative therapies.
• Holds Israeli board certification and an active medical license.

Dr. Andry Key leads the Department of Neurosurgery at Hadassah Medical Center. He received the Medal of Honor from the International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies for his medical contributions.

• Specializes in complex brain tumor removal and skull base surgery.
• Performs brain biopsy procedures for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Uses CyberKnife and Gamma Knife systems for targeted, non-invasive tumor treatment.
• Trained in neurosurgery at Oxford University and the Cleveland Clinic.
• Former head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Dr. Samuel Moskovichi is a neurosurgery specialist at Hadassah Medical Center. He has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles on complex brain conditions.

• Expert in neurosarcoidosis and schwannoma – rare conditions often requiring a brain biopsy
• Specializes in endovascular procedures to treat delicate brain tissue
• Highly rated by clinical peers for managing six specific neurological conditions
• Practices at a premier teaching hospital in Jerusalem

Jose Cohen leads neurosurgical efforts at Hadassah Medical Center. He performs brain biopsies and specialized angiography for precise neurological diagnosis.

• Treats complex conditions like brain tumors and cerebral artery aneurysms
• Specializes in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery for diverse cases
• Awarded the Healthcare Manpower Development Plan honor for healthcare development
• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Academy of Medicine Singapore
• Active researcher focused on findings in interventional medicine and patient safety

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.