Best Craniotomy doctors in Israel: TOP 10 doctors

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.

Professor Shlomi Constantini is an award-winning neurosurgeon specializing in pediatric and adult brain surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in microsurgical operations and brain tumor treatments
• Recipient of the Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award from AANS
• Trained in advanced neuro-endoscopy in Germany
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies including ESPN and IFNE

Professor Zvi Ram heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery.

• Expert in neurosurgical operations with brain mapping and deep brain stimulation
• Trained in image-guided neurosurgery and microsurgical techniques
• Recipient of the Borenstein Award for innovative neurology treatment
• Conducts research on gene-based therapies for brain cancer

Dr. Roth specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures, including craniotomy, with advanced training in endoscopic skull base and ventricular surgery at Cornell Medical Center.

• Trained in neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery at Tel Aviv Sourasky Hospital
• Specialized in endoscopic techniques at Cornell Medical Center
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgery associations
• Significant contributor to neurosurgery through publications and conferences

Dr. Grossman specializes in awake craniotomies with intraoperative cortical mapping – a precise technique minimizing brain damage. She practices at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in brain tumor surgery at Johns Hopkins University
• Member of Tumor Section of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Recipient of international research awards for brain tumor treatments
• Performs complex skull base and pituitary tumor surgeries

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed 70+ meningioma surgeries and 100+ skull base tumor removals using minimally invasive techniques.

• Head of Neurosurgery at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
• Specializes in endoscopic tumor removal through the nasal cavity
• Fellowship-trained in advanced skull base surgery in the U.S.
• Member of North American Skull Base Society

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.

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.

52 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery – Dr. Key specializes in brain tumor surgery at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Expert in skull base and pituitary tumor removal
• Trained at Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Ronald Bittner Award recipient from American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Member of multiple international neurosurgical societies

Dr. Samuel Moskovichi specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures, with 67 peer-reviewed publications on brain conditions over 21 years of experience.

• Practices at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem
• Highly rated for conditions like schwannoma and epidermoid cysts
• Expert in both open neurosurgery and endovascular techniques
• Co-authored 67 research articles in neurosurgery