Best Colonoscopy Doctors in Israel — TOP 17

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. 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. Amit Tirosh is the Head of the Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) Service at Sheba Medical Center. He is an international authority on von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) disease and hereditary tumor syndromes. Dr. Tirosh contributed to global clinical guidelines for VHL management. He also leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab at Sheba.

• Contributor to the international expert panel on VHL management guidelines.
• Authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers in journals like JAMA and Gastroentrology.
• Maintains research affiliations with the NIH and the Weizmann Institute.
• Performs specialized NET treatments, including Lutetium-177 therapy and PRRT.

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in oncological surgery and the management of complex colorectal malignancies.

• Completed advanced surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Expertise includes minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery for intestinal conditions
• Performs colonoscopy and colorectal procedures at a leading Israeli medical facility
• Board certified in both general surgery and surgical oncology
• Authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on surgical outcomes for abdominal cancers

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. Ron Yulia is a gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center. She has published 85 scientific papers on gastrointestinal conditions and cancer diagnosis.

• Performs colonoscopy to inspect the digestive lining for early signs of disease
• Removes polyps during procedures to prevent future health complications
• Uses video capsule endoscopy – a camera pill that examines the small intestine
• Specializes in inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease and intestinal diverticulitis
• Member of the Israeli Gastroenterology Community

Professor Oren Shebolet heads the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in screening for colon disease and severe liver pathologies.

• Completed a specialized gastroenterology residency at Hadassah Medical School
• Expert in treating inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association
• Authored 60 scientific publications on digestive and liver health
• Presented research at over 100 international medical conferences

Dr. Erwin Santo is the Head of Gastroenterology at Sourasky Medical Center. He co-founded the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

• First specialist in Israel to perform interventional ultrasound procedures
• Specializes in colonoscopy and gastroscopy for digestive tract imaging
• Former Director of the Interventional Endoscopy Unit at Sourasky
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn’s disease and cirrhosis
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association

Professor Maharshak Nitzan directs the Department of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at Sourasky Medical Center. He is a senior specialist in gastroenterology and a pioneer in gut health research.

• Performs diagnostic colonoscopy for patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Author of over 80 professional publications in top scientific journals
• Presented research findings at more than 60 international medical conferences
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization
• Senior Lecturer at the Tel Aviv University Department of Internal Medicine

Professor Rafael Bruck is the chief gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in identifying gastrointestinal cancers and inflammatory bowel diseases during a colonoscopy.

• Performs gastrointestinal polyp removals to prevent cancer development
• Specializes in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease diagnostics
• Expert in capsule endoscopy using tiny wireless cameras
• Member of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases
• Member of the American Medical Association

Dr. Bentov Amir is a specialist in pediatric gastroenterology at Sourasky Medical Center. He performs colonoscopy and other endoscopic procedures specifically for children and adolescents.

• Treats inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Offers capsule endoscopy – a tiny camera pill to image the small intestine
• Fellowship trained at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital in pediatric gastroenterology
• Lecturer for postgraduate medical education at Tel Aviv University
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Prof. Zamir Halperin authored over 150 scientific publications on digestive diseases. He is the Director of the Digestive System Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Performed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Uses advanced endoscopy to diagnose colorectal pathologies and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Earned the Bat-Sheva de Rothschild Prize for his scientific achievements
• Served as Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association

Dr. Alon Pikarsky is a board-certified surgeon at Hadassah Medical Center. He specializes in rectal resections and colon cancer diagnostics.

• Directs the surgical residency and medical student programs at Hadassah Medical Center
• Performs colonoscopy and surgical oncology procedures for complex bowel disorders
• Uses the Da Vinci Robotic System for high-precision minimally invasive surgeries
• Consults for digestive system cancers including esophageal and rectal cancer
• Board-certified senior specialist at an institution performing 35,000 surgeries annually

Prof. Boursi developed predictive models for early colorectal cancer diagnosis. He handles gastrointestinal oncology and colonoscopy screenings at Sheba Medical Center.

• Trained in oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Mayo Clinic
• Completed a gastrointestinal oncology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania
• Founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group to study cancer development
• Member of the Israeli Association of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy
• Published research in Science journal regarding cancer treatment response

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

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.