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Prof. Amos Toren, MD, PhD, MHA, is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and BMT specialist. He served as Director of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT at Sheba Medical Center.

He is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation. He holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He was Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University for two terms. He is a member of ASH, COG, ESPHI, EBMT, and CIBMTR. He also serves on the Ministry of Health Cord Blood Committee.

He led one of Israel’s most advanced pediatric oncology and BMT programs. The program treated children and young adults. His focus includes leukemia and lymphoma, immunodeficiencies, and rare cancers. He specializes in BMT and CAR T-cell therapy.

His translational research covers CAR T cells, cytokine-induced killer cells, pediatric brain tumors, and targeted therapies. He has worked with St. Anna, the NIH, and St. Jude. His publications include studies on pediatric SCT prophylaxis and PARP resistance.

Prof. Amit Tirosh is a senior endocrinologist and Head of the Neuroendocrine Tumors Service at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

His work centers on hereditary NET syndromes. He is affiliated with the NIH in MEN1 research. He serves on an international VHL expert panel and helped write VHL management guidelines. He is the primary contact at Sheba’s multidisciplinary VHL clinic.

He leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab. He collaborates with international teams, including the Weizmann Institute. He provides advanced NET care, including PRRT.

He earned his MD from the Hebrew University–Hadassah. He completed a residency at Assaf HaRofeh, an endocrinology fellowship at Rabin, and training at the NIH. He is board-certified in Endocrinology. He is a member of the Israeli Society of Endocrinology, the Endocrine Society, and the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers, including in JAMA, Gastroenterology, and Radiology.

Dr. Almog Ben-Yaacov is an Attending Surgeon in the Department of General and Oncological Surgery (Surgery C) at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). His clinical focus includes gastric cancer, sarcoma, and complex colorectal malignancies. Since 2018, he has performed more than 200 HIPEC procedures.

MD, Semmelweis University, 2006, with honors. Training in cardiothoracic surgery at Sheba Medical Center. Residency in general surgery at Montefiore (Albert Einstein) and at Rabin (Beilinson). Board-certified in General Surgery and in Surgical Oncology.

Advanced training includes ESSO-certified HIPEC in Hamburg. Microwave liver ablation in Reims. NanoKnife at King’s College London. Advanced surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering (2019). His publications cover CRS+HIPEC outcomes and Hartmann’s reversal.

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. Ron Yulia is a gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. She treats gastrointestinal diseases, including pancreas inflammation, stomach ulcers, and Crohn’s disease. Dr. Yulia has published over 80 scientific papers on digestive health. She works at Israel's largest multidisciplinary hospital, once ranked among the world’s top clinics by Newsweek.

• Specializes in video capsule endoscopy and treatments for gastrointestinal cancer.
• Treats complex conditions like intestinal diverticulitis and liver dystrophy.
• Recognized member of the Israeli Gastroenterology Community.
• Completed medical residency and training at the First Medical Center in Tel Aviv.

Dr. Oren Shebolet heads the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis and genetic liver diseases. Dr. Shebolet is a recognized expert in managing autoimmune liver pathologies and complex liver conditions.

• Authored over 60 scientific publications and presented at 100 medical conferences.
• Performs liver transplants and complex treatment for pancreatitis.
• Member of the American and European Associations for the Study of the Liver.
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world's best hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Erwin Santo is the head of the Gastroenterology Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He was the first doctor in Israel to use interventional ultrasound for GI diagnostics. Dr. Santo is a co-founder of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions of the stomach, liver, and pancreas in Tel Aviv.

• Expert in interventional endoscopy and ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association.
• Former Director of the Interventional Endoscopy Unit at Sourasky Medical Center.
• Works at Sourasky, ranked among the world's best hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Maharshak Nitzan is the Director of the Department of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in bacterotherapy and complex gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Nitzan completed training in immunology and microbiology at the University of North Carolina. He treats patients at Sourasky, a Newsweek-ranked clinic for medical tourism.

• Directs the Bacteriotherapies Clinic focusing on research and fecal bacteria treatments.
• Authored over 80 professional publications in the field of gastroenterology.
• Treats inflammatory conditions including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and European Crohn's and Colitis Organization.

The doctor is an abdominal surgeon specializing in both open and minimally invasive procedures, including Whipple surgery. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor leads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center, demonstrating expertise in advanced surgical techniques and patient care.

The doctor specializes in colorectal, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgery, with a particular expertise in Whipple procedures. With over 45 years of practice, the doctor is recognized as one of the leading Whipple surgeons in Israel.

Dr. Zamir Halperin is a gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in treating inflammatory bowel diseases, liver conditions, and gallstones. Dr. Halperin has published over 150 scientific papers on gastrointestinal tract diagnosis. He is a laureate of the Bat-Sheva de Rothschild Prize for science. Dr. Halperin works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the top 10 clinics globally.

• Former Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists.
• Served as Chairman of the Israel Society for the Study of the Liver.
• Trained at the Cleveland Clinic and Royal Free Hospital in London.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's esophagus.

Dr. Bentov Amir is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in treating inflammatory bowel diseases and celiac disease in children. Dr. Bentov Amir is an expert in performing pediatric endoscopic procedures. He serves as a lecturer in postgraduate medical education at Tel Aviv University.

• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease and eosinophilic esophagitis.
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
• Member of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation.
• Practices at Sourasky Medical Center, a JCI-accredited facility in Israel.

Prof. Ben Boursi is a physician in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in internal medicine, medical oncology, and cancer epidemiology. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a B.Med.Sc (summa cum laude) and an MD (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.

He completed clinical and research fellowships in GI oncology and cancer epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed electives at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. His microbiome-oncology research has been published in leading journals, including Science, and highlighted by ASCO.

He developed predictive models for early diagnosis of colorectal and pancreatic cancers. These models are now in clinical evaluation. He holds an academic appointment at Tel Aviv University. He is also an Associate Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania.

The doctor is a highly experienced medical professional with over 20 years of experience at the Hadassah Medical Center. Graduating from the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1996, the doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders. The doctor is proficient in English, Hebrew, and Russian, enhancing communication with a diverse patient population.

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.