Best Liver resection doctors in Israel: TOP 14 doctors

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in liver resection at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), bringing advanced techniques to complex cases.

• Performs a wide range of cancer surgeries, including liver resection and Whipple surgery
• Engaged in clinical research, contributing to studies on cancer treatments
• Offers innovative therapies like HIPEC and SIRT therapy

Prof. Merimsky heads the Unit of Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in complex malignant liver cases.

• Over 41 years of experience of clinical experience in oncology at Ichilov Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy – Europe's leading sarcoma center
• Member of ESMO's sarcoma faculty since 2011
• Published 40+ research papers on surgical oncology outcomes

Professor Nagler pioneered Israel's first cord blood bank and performed its first cord blood transplantations at Sheba Medical Center.

• 35+ years in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Director Emeritus of Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba
• Trained at Stanford University Hospital in transplantation techniques
• Former Chair of EBMT's Acute Leukemia Working Party
• Published extensively in leading journals like Blood and Leukemia

Recognized by Forbes as one of Israel's top physicians, Prof. Nachmany leads Sheba Medical Center's General Surgery Department specializing in liver, pancreas, and biliary procedures.

• Specializes in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and robotic surgery with minimally invasive approaches
• Double fellowship-trained at Pittsburgh's Starzl Transplantation Institute
• Member of International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and ASTS
• Author of multiple publications in surgical oncology

200+ HIPEC procedures performed since 2018 – Dr. Ben Yaacov specializes in advanced oncological surgery at Sheba Medical Center.

• Trained in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Expert in cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy
• Board-certified in both general surgery and surgical oncology
• Performs complex liver resections and minimally invasive techniques

Director of oncology hospitalization at Tel Aviv Medical Center – Dr. Stepfansky specializes in liver resection with a strong background in clinical research.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Primary and secondary researcher in clinical oncology studies
• Board-certified in internal medicine and oncology
• Trained at Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov

Dr. Ron Greenberg heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center, with over 35 years of experience of expertise in abdominal surgery.

• Specializes in both open and minimally invasive liver resection
• Expert in Whipple surgery
• Top specialist in complex abdominal surgeries

Dr. Lubezky leads the surgical units at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in complex liver surgeries.

• Significant expertise in liver resection procedures
• Dedicated focus on liver surgery
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

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

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

Dr. Joseph Klauzner is one of the top Whipple surgeons in Israel, with over 42 years of experience of surgical experience. He currently serves as Chairman of Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in colorectal, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgery
• Extensive expertise in complex liver resections
• Leads the surgical department at a major medical center

32 years of experience specializing in liver and pancreatic cancer surgery – Dr. Ben-haim is a top surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in Whipple procedures for complex cases
• Focuses exclusively on gastrointestinal oncology
• Performs both traditional and minimally invasive resections

Professor Rifaat Safadi leads the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center – a pioneer in immune modulation research for liver fibrosis.

• 38 years of experience specializing in liver disease treatment
• Trained with Professor Scott Friedman at Sinai School of Medicine
• Author of numerous articles on liver diseases
• Member of international liver study associations
• Editorial board member of Clinical Science journal

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.