Follicular lymphoma Doctors in test — Page 2

Dr. Michael Shapira specializes in Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), with extensive training at top institutions.

• Graduated from Hebrew University Medical School
• Specialized in internal medicine at Hadassah Medical Center
• Senior physician in Bone Marrow Transplantation at Hadassah
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for clear communication

Specialized in stem cell transplantation – Dr. Gulsan trained at renowned centers including Duke University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

• Founded and managed the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University
• Head of Hematology Department at Gazi University for six years
• Member of the Turkish Hematology Association
• Extensive experience with bone marrow and stem cell transplants

Dr. Kodchanut Litleaungdej is a hematology specialist with a focus on follicular lymphoma, trained at Thammasat University Hospital.

• Graduated with honors from Naresuan University's Faculty of Medicine
• Completed hematology fellowship at Thammasat University Hospital
• Pioneer hematologist at Huahin Hospital
• Co-author of research on cancer-associated venous thromboembolism

Dr. Fredi Aviv has 34 years of experience of experience treating hematological cancers at one of Israel's top hospitals – Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Board-certified oncohematologist, specializing in blood and lymphatic system cancers.
• Spent his entire career working at Sourasky Medical Center.
• Deep focus on adult cancer care in a major university hospital setting.

Dr. Levin is the director of the pediatric hematology oncology department at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv, focusing on blood disorders and childhood cancers.

• Coordinates treatment of bone cancer (sarcoma) in children with the Oncology-orthopedic department
• Specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology, trained at Schneider Children's Medical Center
• Member of the Israel Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology (ISPHO)
• Studied oncology at Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Bologna – a leading global center

Dr. Kirshner is actively involved in cutting-edge clinical trials, including testing new treatments for resistant cancers at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Double fellowship-trained in hematology and medical oncology
• Over 32 years of experience of experience treating blood cancers
• Participates in phase III clinical trials for advanced therapies
• Specializes in treatment-resistant cases of follicular lymphoma

Multiple award-winning hematologist specializing in chronic lymphocytic leukemia – Dr. Herishanu Yair brings research-backed expertise to patient care at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 24 years of experience of experience in hematology
• Recipient of prestigious grants from the Israeli Science Foundation and Weizmann Institute
• Member of both Israeli and American Hematology Associations
• Trained at top Israeli medical institutions
• Published researcher in hematology

Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler is an international authority on targeted cancer therapies and precision oncology at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Over 22 years of experience of specialized experience in medical oncology and internal medicine
• Expert in individualized systemic therapy and immunotherapy
• Associate Professor and former Deputy Head of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna
• Leading clinical research focus on biomarker development and tumor biology
• Internationally published and active in major European oncology networks

Phd Viola Fox leads the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology and Palliative Care at BKZ Solingen – a certified interdisciplinary cancer centre.

• Specialist in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies
• Qualified in genetics with molecular biology research focus
• Member of German and American oncology societies
• Deputy Chief Physician experience in pulmonology and haemato-oncology

Professor Drach served as director of the Multiple Myeloma and Malignant Lymphoma program at one of Europe's largest hospitals. He now leads his own private oncology practice and the Josefstadt Private Clinic.

• Over 25 years of specialist experience in hematology and oncology
• Completed a research internship at the prestigious M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Holds a professorship at the Medical University of Vienna
• Board member of the Austrian Society of Hematology and Oncology (ÖGHO)
• Published more than 120 scientific papers in his field

Dr. Alemdar specializes in medical oncology with extensive training at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools.

• Board-certified in medical oncology since 2018
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Worked at multiple university hospitals including Akdeniz University Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

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.

Dr. Abraham Avigdor is the Director of the Institute of Hematology at Sheba Medical Center. He is a global authority on lymphoma, CAR-T therapy, and complex blood cancers. Dr. Avigdor founded the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group. He helps lead a clinic ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

• Authored over 130 scientific publications on hemato-oncology and cellular therapy.
• Pioneered the integration of CAR-T cell therapy for lymphoma and myeloma.
• Leads allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplantation programs.
• Served as the Chairman of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group.

Dr. Iris Kventsel is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She treats childhood sarcomas like Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kventsel integrates targeted therapies with cellular treatments for complex childhood cancers. She serves on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
• Researches genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome and susceptibility genes.
• Published in major journals on stem cell biology and surgical oncology (HIPEC).
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Dr. Avichai Shimoni is the Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He treats complex blood cancers. He completed a specialized fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Shimoni uses allogeneic and autologous transplants for high-risk patients. He is a professor and Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University.

• Named among Israel’s Best Doctors by Forbes for 2025 and 2026.
• Authored over 250 scientific papers on cellular therapies and transplantation.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.