Bone marrow transplantation Doctors in test — Page 3

Dr. Irina Zaidman specializes in pediatric bone marrow transplantation at Hadassah Medical Center, with advanced training from top institutions worldwide.

• Fellowship in pediatric BMT at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
• Board member of the Israeli Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Society
• Published several articles on pediatric bone marrow transplantations
• Member of European and American BMT societies

Performed over 3,500 bone marrow transplants – Dr. Stepensky focuses on saving the lives of children at Hadassah Medical Center.

• 28 years of experience of experience in pediatric bone marrow transplantation
• Recognized by Forbes as one of the best doctors in 2018
• Specializes in rare blood cancer diseases in children
• Known among patients as the one who 'transplants life'

Professor Dina Ben-Yehuda heads the Hematology Department at Hadassah Medical Center, pioneering bone marrow transplants and gene therapy.

• Specializes in molecular diagnostics for malignant blood diseases
• Honored with the Chief of Staff Award for exceptional service
• First female Dean of Hadassah School of Medicine
• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Recipient of the Healing with the Heart Award for patient care

Specializes in bone marrow transplantation at Sheba Medical Center – one of Israel's leading hospitals for this procedure.

• Extensive experience in both autologous and allogeneic transplants
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for each patient
• Works within Sheba's advanced hematology department

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

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. 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. 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. Spielberg specializes in bone marrow transplantation at Assuta Medical Center, a leading facility for hematologic treatments.

• Oncohematologist with a focus on bone marrow transplants
• Works at Assuta Medical Center, known for advanced hematologic care
• Dedicated to treating complex hematologic conditions

Dr. Hila Magen is a leading Israeli hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She heads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit. Dr. Magen specializes in treating complex plasma cell disorders and high-risk myeloma. She is a principal investigator for innovative point-of-care CAR-T therapy programs. Her work brings advanced immunotherapies into routine clinical care.

• Authored over 100 scientific publications and landmark myeloma studies.
• Completed fellowships at MD Anderson and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
• Performs CAR-T cell therapy and bone marrow transplantations.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide in 2026 by Newsweek.

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.

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.

Prof. Elke Jaeger is a top sarcoma specialist and one of Germany's best oncologists according to Focus rating.

• Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic
• 41 years of experience of experience in oncology and hematology
• Specializes in complex sarcoma cases

Head of Italy's largest bone marrow transplant program, performing 90+ allogeneic transplants yearly at San Raffaele. One of the country's top lymphoma specialists.

• Leads the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit since 2006
• Specialized in haematology and internal medicine from University of Milan
• Published 70+ studies on transplantation and blood cancers
• Member of European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation

Director of the Lymphoma Unit at San Raffaele – Prof. Ferreri founded the Italian Lymphoma Foundation for advanced clinical studies.

• Deputy Director of Hematology Oncology with 28 years of experience' experience
• Author of 300+ papers on lymphoma treatment
• Specializes in non-Hodgkin lymphomas research
• Member of European Hematology Association & American Society of Hematology

Prof. Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay has published 65+ scientific articles on hematology and bone marrow transplantation, with extensive experience in the field.

• Trained at Japan's Mie Medical Faculty in molecular hematology
• Professor of Hematology at Ege and Karadeniz Technical Universities
• Specialized in internal medicine and hematology since 1990
• Authored 112 meeting papers and 34 conference presentations