Best PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTATATE) Doctors in Israel — TOP 12

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.

Professor Ido Nachmany is a Forbes-ranked top physician in Israel. He heads the General Surgery Department at the prestigious Sheba Medical Center.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) requiring PET-CT with Gallium 68 diagnostics
• Trained in abdominal transplantation and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery in the USA
• Senior Lecturer at the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
• Author of numerous publications in the European Journal of Surgical Oncology

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior oncological surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in the surgical treatment of complex cancers identified by PET-CT with Gallium 68.

• Trained in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Completed specialized training in liver ablation and NanoKnife technology in Europe
• Serves as a senior surgeon focusing on gastric, colorectal, and abdominal malignancies
• Expertise in cytoreductive surgery to remove visible tumor masses within the abdomen
• Performed over 200 HIPEC procedures – applying heated chemotherapy directly during surgery

Prof. Amit Tirosh heads the Neuroendocrine Tumors Service at Sheba Medical Center. He uses PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTATATE) to locate and stage complex endocrine tumors.

• Trained in neuroendocrine tumors and genetics at the National Institutes of Health.
• Contributed to international clinical guidelines for treating von Hippel–Lindau disease.
• Author of 40+ peer-reviewed publications in journals like JAMA and Radiology.
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumors Society and American Endocrine Society.
• Leads a specialized laboratory focusing on bioinformatics in endocrine oncology.

Forbes Israel recognized Dr. Blachar Arye as one of the country's top physicians. This PET-CT specialist leads diagnostic imaging at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship trained in abdominal imaging at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Completed advanced CT colonography training at Harvard University and Beth-Israel-Deaconess Hospital
• Received the Magna Cum Lauda for research on liver transplant diagnostic imaging
• Elected Fellow of the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology
• Diagnostic radiology residency completed at Hadassah Medical Center

Professor Einat Even-sapir directs the Nuclear Medicine Department at Sourasky Medical Center. She specializes in using PET-CT with Gallium 68 to detect neuroendocrine tumors.

• Heads the nuclear medicine unit at Ichilov – one of Israel's largest hospitals
• Uses hybrid imaging – combines scanning types like PET and CT for higher accuracy
• Holds a PhD in medical sciences from the Israel Institute of Technology
• Completed specialized medical training at Dalhousie University in Canada
• Uses precision molecular imaging to identify small or hidden lesions

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. Elad Jacoby is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T–cell therapy in Israel. He heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Jacoby specializes in treating relapsed and high-risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He completed fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

• Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center at Sheba Medical Center.
• Authored over 240 scientific publications in pediatric hemato-oncology.
• Board-certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Leads the integration of CAR T–cell therapy with bone marrow transplantation.

Prof. Boursi specializes in gastrointestinal oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He uses detailed imaging like PET-CT with Gallium 68 to find neuroendocrine tumors.

• Completed advanced subspecialty training at the University of Pennsylvania in the USA
• Trained in medical oncology at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Fellowship graduate from the Mayo Clinic with focus on complex cancer cases
• Internationally recognized leader who publishes research in the prestigious journal Science
• Member of the American Society for Cancer Research

Dr. Nir Kleinmann directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a pioneer in kidney-sparing laser surgery for complex tumors. Forbes and ResultMed named him among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Kleinmann uses a unique dual-laser system to preserve organ function during cancer treatment.

• Completed urological fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University and McMaster University.
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for UTUC, kidney stones, and prostate cancer.
• Served as a researcher in the OLYMPUS trial for non-surgical chemoablation.
• Fellow of the American Endourology Society with over 60 scientific publications.

Prof. Gil Raviv is a specialist in andrology and reconstructive urology at Sheba Medical Center. Forbes named him among the Best Doctors in Israel. He is the director of the Andrology Unit. Dr. Raviv focuses on male infertility, sexual health, and urethral reconstruction. He works at Sheba, a Top 10 world-ranked hospital.

• Performs specialized sperm retrieval techniques including micro-TESE, TESA, and MESA.
• Treats complex conditions like erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and azoospermia.
• Uses microsurgical methods and robotic systems for prostate and urological procedures.
• Provides stem cell therapy and shockwave treatment for sexual dysfunction.

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.