Best Colectomy (large bowel resection) doctors in Israel: TOP 11 doctors

Prof. Merimsky has dedicated over 41 years of experience to oncology, specializing in complex sarcoma cases at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Head of the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit
• ESMO Faculty Member for sarcoma treatment protocols
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris
• Published numerous papers on innovative cancer therapies

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in colectomy and other complex cancer surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center, with a focus on innovative treatments.

• Expert in Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for advanced cases
• Conducts clinical research on cancer treatment attitudes
• Offers a wide range of surgical and non-surgical cancer treatments
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers

35+ years pioneering bone marrow transplants – Prof. Nagler leads Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center.

• Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Hematology
• Performed Israel's first cord blood transplantations
• Former Chair of EBMT's Acute Leukemia Working Party
• Authored numerous publications in leading hematology journals

Dr. Almog Ben-Yaacov specializes in complex colorectal malignancies and has performed over 200 HIPEC procedures at Sheba Medical Center.

• Board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Oncology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in advanced surgical oncology
• Expert in minimally invasive and laparoscopic colorectal procedures
• ESSO-certified in HIPEC surgery and other advanced techniques

Director of the Colon and Rectum Surgery Unit at Sourasky Medical Center – specializes in complex colorectal procedures.

• Head of the General Surgery Division with extensive leadership in colorectal care
• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic bowel resections for cancer and IBD
• Specializes in restorative surgeries for familial polyposis and ulcerative colitis
• Unit is a leader in diagnostic and therapeutic colorectal procedures

Dr. Greenberg heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center – a top specialist in colectomy procedures.

• 35 years of experience of experience in abdominal surgery
• Expert in both open and minimally invasive techniques
• Specializes in Whipple surgery alongside colectomies
• Leads a dedicated colorectal surgery team

Dr. Goldman leads the Proctology Department at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's top hospitals for abdominal surgery.

• 42 years of experience of surgical experience
• Deputy Head of Surgery at Ichilov Hospital
• Member of European Society of Coloproctology
• Specializes in complex abdominal procedures

Dr. Igor Suhotnik is a senior pediatric surgeon with 36 years of experience of experience, specializing in colectomy procedures at Dana Dweck Children's Hospital.

• Visiting professor at Tel Aviv University
• Member of European Association of Pediatric Surgeons
• Trained at Chernivtsi Medical University
• Fellow of American College of Surgeons

Dr. Joseph Klauzner is one of Israel's top Whipple surgeons with 42 years of experience of experience. He currently leads as Chairman of Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in colorectal, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgery
• Highly experienced in complex procedures like the Whipple
• Part of Sourasky – one of Israel's leading medical centers

Dr. Alon Pikarsky specializes in colorectal surgery at Hadassah Medical Center, with decades of experience in surgical education and practice.

• Israel Board Certified in General Surgery since 1998
• Director of Medical Students Program since 1997
• Residency Program Director – Department of Surgery since 2000
• Member of various surgical associations since 1998

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.