Best Removal of spinal cord tumor Removal of spinal cord tumor 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.

Professor Shimon Rochkind is one of Israel's top neurosurgeons with 47 years of experience of experience, specializing in minimally invasive spinal tumor removal.

• Expert in peripheral nerve microsurgery and spinal surgery
• Uses modern laser and bioengineering technologies
• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
• Trained in pediatric neurosurgery at Canada's Hospital for Sick Children
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

Professor Zvi Ram is among top neurosurgeons in the world, specializing in minimally invasive spinal cord surgery.

• Heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expert in neurosurgical operations with brain mapping and deep brain stimulation
• Trained in image-guided neurosurgery and microsurgical techniques in Europe
• Recipient of the Goldhirsh Foundation Award for innovative neurology treatment

Prof. Shlomi Constantini specializes in pediatric and adult neurosurgery with advanced training in microneurosurgery and neuroendoscopy techniques.

• Expert in brain and spine tumor treatments
• Specializes in microsurgical operations and reconstructive interventions
• Award-winning researcher in intracranial pressure studies
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies including AANS and ESPN

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Head of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Department at Rambam Medical Center – specializes in complex spinal cord tumor cases.

• Expertise in pediatric neurosurgery
• Leads a dedicated team for spinal cord tumors
• Works at a top-tier medical center

Over 1,000 successful spinal surgeries performed – Dr. Ashkenazi founded and leads the Israel Spine Center at Assuta Hospital.

• 27 years of experience specializing exclusively in spinal neurosurgery
• Pioneer in using the TOPS™ System for spinal stenosis
• Trained in spinal surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in the US
• Published 50+ papers on spine conditions and treatments
• Member of five international spine surgery societies