Best Discectomy Discectomy in Israel: TOP 10 doctors

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).

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.

47 years of experience specializing in neurosurgery – Prof. Rochkind combines global training with cutting-edge laser and bioengineering techniques.

• Expert in minimally invasive spinal and peripheral nerve microsurgery
• Trained at top hospitals in Canada, Germany, and South Africa
• Head of the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
• Specializes in complex disc herniations and nerve regeneration

Dr. Zvi Lidar has performed thousands of minimally invasive spinal surgeries, including discectomies, at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Certified for surgical treatment in both Israel and the USA
• Graduated from Tel Aviv University and trained in the USA and Japan
• Author of 30+ scientific papers on spinal surgery
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Israel Spine Society

Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery – Dr. Zvi directs the Spinal Surgery Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

• Trained in spine surgery at Medical College of Wisconsin
• Developed European guidelines for tiny spine surgery
• Researches biomechanics of spinal implants
• Member of American Spine Association

Specializes in robotic spine surgery at Hadassah Medical Center – performs complex spinal procedures with precision.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in spinal surgery
• Expert in robotic-assisted techniques for discectomy
• Trained in pediatric vertebrology for spinal deformities
• Member of the Association of Orthopedists and Congress of Vertebrologists
• Associate professor at University of Jerusalem and Cornell Weill University

Performs around 60 minimally invasive spine surgeries monthly – among Israel's top-ranked spinal surgeons by the Israeli Medical Association.

• Trained in neurosurgery across the USA, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria
• Specializes in herniated disc treatments and scoliosis corrections
• Treats elite athletes like Olympic medalist Evgeni Plushenko
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and Israeli Spine Society

Dr. Andry Key brings 52 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise, including specialized work at Hadassah Medical Center. His focus includes complex spinal procedures like discectomy.

• Specialization in neurosurgery from Oxford University and Cleveland Clinic
• Recipient of the Ronald Bittner Award from the American Association of Neurosurgeons
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical associations worldwide

Dr. Yaron Berkovich is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in discectomy at Rambam Medical Center.

• Specializes in spine-related orthopedic procedures
• Experienced in treating complex spinal conditions
• Part of a leading medical center's orthopedic team