Best Immunohistochemistry Doctors in Israel — TOP 14

Dr. Ofer Merimsky directs the National Center for bone and soft tissue sarcomas at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses immunohistochemistry to precisely identify complex skeletal and thoracic tumors.

• Deputy Director of the Oncology Institute at one of Israel's largest medical centers
• Former President of the Israeli Society for Oncology and Radiotherapy
• Trained in radiotherapy and thoracic oncology at New York Hospital in the USA
• Researches tumor immunology and pharmacology to improve diagnostic accuracy
• Member of the ESMO Sarcoma Faculty, setting international standards for cancer care

Dr. Amos Toren is a pediatric hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He served as Director of the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Division. Dr. Toren holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He specializes in CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation for children. Forbes Israel has recognized his expertise in hematology.

• Served as the Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University.
• Treats complex cases of leukemia, lymphoma, and rare pediatric cancers.
• Member of the American Society of Hematology and European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Collaborates on research with the NIH and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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.

Professor Amit Tirosh heads the neuroendocrine tumor service at Sheba Medical Center. He uses immunohistochemistry to identify specific markers in complex endocrine cancers.

• Trained in endocrine tumor genetics at the National Institutes of Health in the USA
• Leads a specialized laboratory focused on bioinformatics and endocrine oncology
• Serves as an international expert for von Hippel-Lindau disease guidelines
• Published over 40 research papers in journals like JAMA and Oncology
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumors Society

Dr. Gal Goldstein leads the Department of Pediatric Oncology at Hadassah Hospital. He uses immunohistochemistry to identify specific antigens and tailor cancer treatments for children.

• Forbes listed him among the best doctors in Israel
• Heads the pediatric oncology and hemato-oncology division at Hadassah Hospital
• Specializes in precision medicine for solid tumors and complex blood disorders
• Member of SIOP – an international group setting pediatric oncology standards
• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious Tel Aviv University

Professor Beni Boursi is a high-level oncology specialist at Sheba Medical Center. He uses immunohistochemistry to identify specific cancer proteins for targeted treatment planning.

• Completed subspecialty training in oncology at the University of Pennsylvania
• Trained at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic in the United States
• Works in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Department at Israel's largest hospital
• Published research in Science and other top-tier medical journals
• Member of the American Society for Cancer Research

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. Abraham Avigdor is the Director of the Institute of Hematology at Sheba Medical Center. He is a global authority on lymphoma, CAR-T therapy, and complex blood cancers. Dr. Avigdor founded the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group. He helps lead a clinic ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

• Authored over 130 scientific publications on hemato-oncology and cellular therapy.
• Pioneered the integration of CAR-T cell therapy for lymphoma and myeloma.
• Leads allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplantation programs.
• Served as the Chairman of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group.

Dr. Avichai Shimoni is the Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He treats complex blood cancers. He completed a specialized fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Shimoni uses allogeneic and autologous transplants for high-risk patients. He is a professor and Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University.

• Named among Israel’s Best Doctors by Forbes for 2025 and 2026.
• Authored over 250 scientific papers on cellular therapies and transplantation.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

Dr. Hila Magen is a leading Israeli hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She heads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit. Dr. Magen specializes in treating complex plasma cell disorders and high-risk myeloma. She is a principal investigator for innovative point-of-care CAR-T therapy programs. Her work brings advanced immunotherapies into routine clinical care.

• Authored over 100 scientific publications and landmark myeloma studies.
• Completed fellowships at MD Anderson and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
• Performs CAR-T cell therapy and bone marrow transplantations.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide in 2026 by Newsweek.

Dr. Iris Kventsel is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She treats childhood sarcomas like Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kventsel integrates targeted therapies with cellular treatments for complex childhood cancers. She serves on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
• Researches genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome and susceptibility genes.
• Published in major journals on stem cell biology and surgical oncology (HIPEC).
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

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.

Professor Dina Ben-yehuda leads the hematology department at Hadassah Medical Center. She is a pioneer in using immunohistochemistry to identify specific markers for malignant blood diseases.

• First female Dean of the Hadassah School of Medicine in Israel
• Completed a three-year postgraduate fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Received the Chief of Staff Award for her clinical initiative and leadership
• Expert in molecular diagnostics for leukemia, lymphoma, and complex myeloma cases
• Member of the International Society of Hematology and the Israel Society of Hemato-Oncology

Professor Polina Stepensky has performed 3,500+ bone marrow transplants at Hadassah Medical Center. This experience includes directing complex immunohistochemistry tests to diagnose rare blood cancers.

• Recognized by Forbes as one of the best doctors
• Heads the Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immunotherapy
• Specializes in treating children with rare genetic and blood diseases
• Known for managing high-stakes cases with extreme diagnostic precision