Best Brain tumor removal doctors in Israel: TOP 19 doctors

Dr. Strauss Ido leads functional neurosurgery at Sourasky Medical Center with 27 years of experience' experience. Board Director for the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

• Specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and epilepsy surgery
• Fellowship-trained at Toronto Western Hospital – a global leader in neurosurgery
• Published research in national and international journals
• Holds memberships in 5 major neurosurgical associations worldwide

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. 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.

Head of the Neurooncology Clinic at Ichilov – Dr. Bokstein specializes in treating complex brain tumors.

• Expert in managing both primary and metastatic brain tumors
• Leads one of Israel's top neurooncology departments
• Focuses on personalized treatment approaches

Professor Zvi Ram heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) – a leader in brain tumor surgery with global recognition.

• Expert in minimally invasive brain surgery and deep brain stimulation
• Recipient of the Borenstein Award for neurosurgical research
• Specializes in complex cases like brain tumors and cerebrovascular pathologies
• Trained in advanced techniques across Europe and the US

Professor Shlomi Constantini is a renowned neurosurgeon specializing in pediatric and adult brain tumors. His expertise spans microsurgical operations and advanced neuro-endoscopy.

• Trained in microneurosurgery in Switzerland and neuro-endoscopy in Germany
• Specializes in treating brain and spine tumors in children
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies, including AANS and ESPN
• Recipient of the Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award

Specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures including transnasal tumor resection and endoscopic skull base surgery – Dr. Roth performs over 150 brain tumor removals annually.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 30 years of experience of experience
• Trained in endoscopic techniques at Cornell Medical Center
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery cases
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgery
• Performs minimally invasive approaches when possible

Dr. Grossman specializes in complex brain tumor surgeries, including awake craniotomies with intraoperative mapping. She works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Fellowship-trained in brain tumors at Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Member of Tumor Section of EANS and WFNS
• Performs endoscopic surgery for pituitary and skull base tumors
• Recipient of international research awards

Director of Radiation Service for Nervous System Tumors at Tel Aviv Medical Center – specializes in radiosurgery and radiation therapy for brain tumors.

• Trained in radiation therapy at Duke University Medical Center
• Head of Department for Radiosurgery and Radiation Therapy at Beilinson Hospital
• Member of International Association of Neuro-Oncologists
• 15+ professional publications in neuro-oncology

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed 70+ successful meningioma surgeries and 100+ skull base tumor removals at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center
• Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors
• Trained in advanced surgical treatment of skull base diseases in the US
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society

Forbes-listed among Israel's best doctors – Dr. Gal Goldstein leads Hadassah's Pediatric Oncology Department.

• 27 years of experience specializing in pediatric hemato-oncology
• Expertise in retinoblastoma and precision medicine
• Performs haploidentical bone marrow transplants
• Member of ISPHO, ICA, IAO, and SIOP

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.

Dr. Jose Cohen brings extensive expertise in brain tumor removal, with a strong academic and professional background at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Member of prestigious medical societies including the American College of Cardiology
• Awarded for quality improvements in patient care
• Author of various medical papers and publications
• Proficient in English and Malay for clear patient communication

52 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise – Dr. Key specializes in brain tumor removal at Hadassah University Hospital.

• Graduated from University of Melbourne, trained at Oxford and Cleveland Clinic
• Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Recipient of Ronald Bittner Award and Medal of Honor
• Member of multiple international neurosurgical associations

Dr. Samuel Moscovici specializes in complex neurosurgical conditions, including Schwannoma and Epidermoid Cyst, with 67 peer-reviewed articles in the past 21 years of experience.

• Performs high-precision Endovascular Embolization and Stent Placement
• Highly rated in multiple neurosurgical conditions
• Practices at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem

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.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Head of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Department at Rambam Medical Center – specializes in pediatric brain tumor cases.

• Expert in complex pediatric neurosurgical procedures
• Leads a dedicated team for pediatric brain tumor treatments
• Works at one of Israel's top medical centers