Best Minimally invasive fusion surgery Minimally invasive fusion surgery in Israel: TOP 9 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.

Dr. Alon Friedlander, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and a spine and scoliosis specialist for adults and children. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Tel Aviv University. He is listed by Forbes among Israel’s Top Doctors.

He treats complex spine disorders with minimally invasive and open surgery. His procedures include anterior and posterior fixation. His focus areas are scoliosis and other deformities, tumors, stenosis and instability, and disc herniation. Education: MD, Tel Aviv University; residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris and University Hospitals of Strasbourg (France); Queen Mary Hospital and the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Hong Kong).

Advisory roles: IDF referral physician. Consultant to soccer teams. Specialist for the Spartak Basketball Club (knee injuries).

Dr. Zvi Lidar has performed thousands of minimally invasive spinal surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's leading hospitals.

• Specializes in neurosurgery for adults and children
• Certified for surgical treatment in both Israel and the USA
• Trained at top institutions including Medical College of Wisconsin
• Published over 30 scientific papers on spinal surgery
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies

47 years of experience pioneering minimally invasive neurosurgery – Prof. Rochkind leads Israel's laser neurotechnology advancements at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained in pediatric neurosurgery at Canada's Hospital for Sick Children
• Specializes in microsurgical techniques for spinal and nerve disorders
• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
• Uses neuroendoscopic techniques for complex operations

Fellowship-trained in pediatric spinal surgery in Paris, Dr. Dror specializes in minimally invasive techniques for young patients at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Residency in orthopedic surgery at Ichilov Hospital
• Lecturer in orthopedic surgery at Tel Aviv University
• Multiple society memberships including Scoliosis Research Society and European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society

Director of Spinal Surgery at Tel Aviv Medical Center – Dr. Lidar Zvi specializes in minimally invasive techniques with training at top US institutions.

• 35 years of experience focusing exclusively on spine surgeries
• Trained in advanced techniques at Medical College of Wisconsin
• Researcher and developer of miniature spine surgery approaches
• Active member of multiple international neurosurgical associations

Specializes in robotic spine surgery at Hadassah Medical Center – a leader in minimally invasive techniques.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in spinal deformities and injuries
• Uses advanced robotic equipment for precise surgical outcomes
• Completed specialized training in pediatric vertebrology
• Member of the Association of Orthopedists and Congress of Vertebrologists
• Associate professor at the University of Jerusalem

Dr. Samuel Moscovici has co-authored 67 peer-reviewed articles in neurosurgery over 21 years of experience, focusing on complex spinal and vascular conditions.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for spinal and vascular disorders
• Highly rated in six neurosurgical conditions
• Practices at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem

52 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise – Dr. Kaye specializes in minimally invasive brain and skull base surgeries at Hadassah University Hospital.

• Trained at Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Former Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Recipient of the Ronald Bittner Award from the American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Member of multiple international neurosurgical associations