Best PET/CT Doctors in Israel — TOP 22

Professor Arnon Nagler is a world-renowned hematologist at Sheba Medical Center. He uses PET/CT imaging to guide complex treatments for blood cancers and disorders.

• Director Emeritus of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba
• Fellowship trained in hematology and transplantation at Stanford University Hospital
• Pioneered reduced-intensity transplant protocols for malignant blood diseases
• Former Chair of the Acute Leukemia Working Party at EBMT
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications in journals like Blood and Leukemia

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 Ido Nachmany is a Forbes-recognized top physician at Sheba Medical Center. He heads the general surgery department and specializes in complex tumor diagnostics including PET/CT scans.

• Expert in gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors – rare cancers requiring precise PET/CT staging
• Fellowship trained at the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute in the USA
• Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University faculty of medicine
• Member of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
• Published researcher in surgical oncology and medical imaging for cancer detection

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior oncological surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. He completed advanced surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

• Specializes in complex abdominal cancers where PET/CT is vital for surgical planning
• Trained in NanoKnife technology at King’s College London for treating difficult tumors
• Performed over 200 HIPEC procedures to treat advanced abdominal wall metastases
• Graduated with honors and holds board certifications in both general and surgical oncology

Professor Amit Tirosh leads the neuroendocrine tumor service at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in using PET/CT scans to track and treat complex endocrine cancers.

• Trained in neuroendocrine tumors at the National Institutes of Health in the USA
• Provides peptide receptor radionuclide therapy – a targeted treatment for advanced cancer cases
• Expert panelist for international VHL disease guidelines – a rare genetic cancer syndrome
• Published research on Gallium-68 DOTATATE – a specialized radioactive tracer for neuroendocrine PET/CT
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumors Society

Dr. Dov Zippel is a surgical oncologist and head of the Meirav Breast Center. Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list in 2025. He treats benign and malignant breast tumors and melanoma at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Zippel completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery and minimally invasive skin cancer procedures.
• Treats patients at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology.
• Researches perioperative treatments for stage III melanoma and breast lesion excision.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Dr. Fredi Aviv is a senior oncohematologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He brings decades of expertise to every PET/CT scan interpretation for cancer patients.

• Practices at Ichilov Clinic – one of the largest medical centers in Israel
• Specializes in oncohematology – the diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers
• Uses diagnostic imaging to monitor patient response to cancer therapies
• Expert in identifying blood-related malignancies through advanced clinical diagnostics

Professor Dan Grisaro heads the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses PET/CT imaging to manage complex gynecological cancers and improve patient outcomes.

• Specializes in staging ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers for precise treatment planning
• Authored 83 scientific articles on gynecologic oncology and cancer markers
• Presented clinical research at 39 international medical conferences worldwide
• Member of the Israeli and American Societies of Gynecologic Oncology
• Fellowship trained in gynecologic oncology at the University of Toronto in Canada

Dr. Hughes Hyun is a board-certified surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses robotic technology to help guide surgical planning and staging.

• Experts in minimally invasive methods for more precise results
• Board-certified by the medical board in surgical care
• Integrates PET/CT results into specialized robotic surgical workflows
• Practices at Sourasky Medical Center – a major Israeli medical hub

Professor Klauzner is the Chairman of Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in gastrointestinal and pancreatic oncology care involving PET/CT scans.

• Leading expert in Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer in Israel
• Chairman of Surgery at a major national medical center
• Expert in colorectal and gastrointestinal tumor treatment
• Former member of the Israel Health Council advisory body
• Focuses on surgical oncology and complex abdominal cancer cases

Dr. Karen Drumea is an oncology and radiotherapy specialist at Rambam Medical Center. She uses PET/CT imaging to guide cancer care and treatment planning.

• Specializes in radiotherapy – uses radiation to treat various cancer types
• Works at Rambam Medical Center – a major Israeli government hospital
• Expert in clinical oncology for tumor diagnosis and staging

Dr. Ella Tepper is the Chief Physician at the Assuta Medical Center Oncology Center. She directs large-scale cancer care where PET/CT is a vital tool for diagnosis.

• Lead oncologist at Israel's largest private hospital
• Specializes in diagnosing and treating various tumor types
• Oversees complex cancer cases requiring detailed medical imaging
• Coordinates advanced oncology protocols for patient care at Assuta

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.

Dr. Eytan Aharon Ben-Ami leads the Oncology Division at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He specialized in sarcoma and bone oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Ben-Ami founded the Sheba Clinical Research Organization to advance cancer studies. He treats rare bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas with personalized protocols.

• Heads the Early-Phase Clinical Trials Unit for innovative cancer therapies.
• Authored over 40 scientific publications on molecular mechanisms and early detection.
• Leads Phase I trials in targeted therapy and immunotherapy for rare cancers.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

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. 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.

Dr. Zohar Dotan heads the urology department at Sheba Medical Center. He uses PET/CT diagnostics to plan precise surgeries for prostate and kidney cancers.

• Trained in uro-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Former head of the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society
• Recipient of awards from the American Association of Clinical Surgery
• Author of over 50 scientific publications on cancer treatment and research
• Assistant professor at the Tel Aviv University School of Medicine