Best Pyeloplasty Pyeloplasty in Israel: TOP 11 doctors

Dr. Jacob Ben-chaim specializes in pediatric urology, focusing on laparoscopic pyeloplasty – a minimally invasive approach for kids. He works at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained at Johns Hopkins and Weitzman Institute
• Prize-winning research on laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children
• Chief of Pediatric Urology Division with extensive experience
• Member of American Urological Association and Israel Urological Association

Prof. Roksana Klepper specializes in pediatric nephrology with 32 years of experience of experience at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in preparing children for liver transplantation and post-surgery care
• Member of the European Community for the Study of Nephrology and Renal Hypertension
• Proficient in English and Hebrew for international patients
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center, a leading institution in Israel

Prof. Haim Matskin heads the Urology Department at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in onco-urology and innovative treatments for genito-urinary diseases.

• Expert in brachytherapy and cryotherapy for malignant tumors
• Recognized authority in urology with extensive clinical experience
• Member of Medical Association of Israel and international urology associations

Award-winning expert in pediatric pyeloplasty – Dr. Jacob specializes in minimally invasive urological surgeries for children at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Received national prize for laparoscopic pyeloplasty research
• Johns Hopkins fellowship in pediatric urology
• Published researcher in leading urology journals
• Chairman of Israel's Pediatric Urology Union

Board-certified surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Highly experienced in complex urological procedures
• Focuses on advanced techniques for better patient outcomes
• Practices at one of Israel's leading medical centers

Dr. Avi Beri specializes in urological surgeries including pyeloplasty, offering comprehensive treatments at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Experienced in multiple urological procedures
• Works at a leading medical center
• Focuses on helping patients regain health

Dr. Joseph Klauzner is a Chairman of Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in complex gastrointestinal procedures.

• Over 42 years of experience of surgical experience
• Specializes in colorectal, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgery
• Recognized as one of the best Whipple surgeons in Israel

Head of Endo-Urology at Ichilov – Dr. Sofer specializes in minimally invasive urological procedures, including pyeloplasty.

• Trained in endo-urology at University Hospital of Western Ontario
• Specialized in uro-oncology at University of Miami
• Senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University
• Published 50+ scientific articles
• Member of International Association of Endourology

Dr. Pazit Beckerman is a nephrologist with over 24 years of clinical practice in Israel. She specializes in chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, hypertension-related kidney disease, glomerular diseases and proteinuria, electrolyte disorders, and kidney involvement in systemic diseases.

She served as Acting Director in 2020, Deputy Director from 2018 to 2020, and Senior Physician in the Department of Nephrology at Sheba Medical Center. She also heads the Israeli Dialysis Registry.

Education and training: MD, Hebrew University–Hadassah. Nephrology residency, Hadassah. Fellowship in nephrology, Sheba Medical Center. Biomedical Computational Studies, Bar-Ilan University. Postdoctoral fellowship, University of Pennsylvania.

Her research focuses on AKI, immune-related kidney complications, and chronic kidney disease. She has authored many publications. She is a member of the American Society of Nephrology and a board member of the Israeli Society of Nephrology and Hypertension.

Dr. Nir Kleinmann, MD, directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is an expert in minimally invasive urology and urologic oncology. His focus is the kidney and upper urinary tract. He was named among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025–2026 by Forbes and ResultMed.

He is a pioneer of kidney‑sparing laser surgery. He uses a dual‑laser system with neodymium and holmium for complex tumors. His expertise includes UTUC, kidney and prostate cancer, kidney stones, and BPH.

His research includes the OLYMPUS trial on chemoablation for UTUC. He has more than 60 publications.

He is an Israeli board‑certified urologist. He is a Fellow of the American Endourology Society and a member of the Israeli Urological Association and the EAU. He completed fellowships in Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. He also completed a fellowship in Kidney Cancer Research at McMaster University.