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Over 24 years of experience specializing in sports injury diagnostics – Dr. Kassarjian combines elite athlete care with cutting-edge MRI and CT techniques at Olympia Quironsalud.

• Founder of Elite Sports Imaging, dedicated to sports injury diagnosis
• Former Director of Musculoskeletal MRI at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital
• Medical consultant for Madrid Open tennis tournament
• Fellowship-trained in musculoskeletal radiology at Harvard Medical School
• MIT postdoc in biomedical imaging research

Dr. Niramol Vashrangsi is a dermatologist at Yanhee International Hospital. She worked part-time from 1998 to 2007 and has been full-time since 2008. She earned her MD in 1993 from the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. She completed a dermatology fellowship at the Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok, in 1995–1997. She served as an instructor and researcher from 1997 to 2003. She was a part-time instructor from 2004 to 2009.

Advanced training includes general surgery at Prince of Songkla University in 2016 and plastic surgery at Chulalongkorn University in 2019. She completed a master course in precise facial fat grafting. She received hands-on training in botulinum toxin and intradermal injection. She trained in head and neck reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. She also trained in breast anatomy, aesthetics, and reconstruction. She was a visiting surgeon in MTF gender-affirming surgery at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

Credentials: Certificate of Appreciation at the 2019 International Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Member of the Council of the Dermatological Society of Thailand. Member of the Medical Council of Thailand.

Dr. Pascual Ramírez holds International Board Certification in Dermatopathology and has trained at leading institutions worldwide.

• Completed fellowships at St John's Institute of Dermatology and in Winston-Salem, USA
• Specialized training in hidradenitis suppurativa from Hospital de Roskilde, Denmark
• Authored 50+ scientific publications in dermatology
• Active member of multiple prestigious dermatology societies

Dr. Serratosa specializes in sports cardiology, drawing from decades of experience with elite athletes at Real Madrid FC and national teams.

• Co-authored international clinical guidelines in sports cardiology
• Former member of the European Society of Cardiology's Sports Cardiology Core Group
• Over 27 years of experience integrating advanced diagnostic techniques in sports medicine
• Combines clinical practice with ongoing research and teaching in sports cardiology

Professor Pnina Langevich is a rheumatologist and immunologist with over 40 years of experience. She leads the National Center for Rheumatology and Autoimmune Diseases at Sheba Medical Center. Forbes Israel has repeatedly named her among the country’s top doctors.

She is an expert in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and complex autoimmune disorders. She treats severe, treatment‑resistant cases using advanced diagnostics and personalized therapy.

She trained in rheumatology and internal medicine at Sheba. She combines patient care with research on new therapies. She served for 12 years as Vice President of the World Association of Rheumatologists. She is Editor‑in‑Chief of Lupus and a member of the Israeli Medical Association and the International Association of Rheumatologists.

322 peer-reviewed publications – Prof. Kuemmel leads breast cancer research and diagnostics at Kliniken Essen-Mitte.

• Clinical Director of a multidisciplinary breast unit
• ESMO Faculty member for breast cancer
• Executive Board Member of AGO (German Gynecological Oncology Group)
• Over 1,000 invited lectures on breast cancer topics

Prof. Kocakoc is a leading radiologist with international training at Cleveland's Case Western Reserve University.

• Specializes in advanced diagnostic imaging techniques
• Recognized with multiple awards from European radiology societies
• Professor and former chairman at top Turkish universities
• Fellow of ESGAR and ESUR – Europe's leading abdominal & urogenital radiology groups

Dr. Inci Senses specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with over 43 years of experience of dedicated experience in diagnostics and musculoskeletal treatments.

• Board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Extensive experience in scoliosis and traumatic injuries
• Practices at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a leading facility

Dr. Shady Mohammed El‑sebai is an interventional radiologist and diagnostic imaging consultant. He is the Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Sheaf El Orman Oncology Hospital (2021–present). He is also Chief of the Interventional Radiology Unit at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2022–present). He has been a Lecturer in interventional radiology at the National Cancer Institute since 2018. Earlier posts include assistant lecturer and specialist, radiology resident, specialist at Khartoum Breast Care Centre, and specialist and consultant at Techno Scan.

Expertise includes CT‑ and US‑guided true‑cut biopsies and FNAC; transarterial chemoembolization for HCC and for liver, renal, and soft‑tissue tumors; percutaneous nephrostomy and ureteric stents; pigtail drainage; and RF or microwave ablation of hepatic, bone, lung, and thyroid lesions. He also performs PTD and biliary stents; uterine artery embolization; coiling for pelvic varicosities and varicocele; varicose vein ablation and sclerotherapy; and breast procedures (biopsy, markers, wire localization, Mammotome). He is skilled in US, CT, and MRI.

Prof. Murat Sunbul specializes in advanced cardiac diagnostics and interventions at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Expert in coronary imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS) and structural heart diseases
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Published 100+ scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Professor of Cardiology at Marmara University

Dr. Thititagul specializes in geriatric medicine with a focus on aging and preventive care at PYONG Rehabilitation Group.

• Board-certified in geriatric and internal medicine
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Siriraj Hospital and University of Sydney
• Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician by International Board of Lifestyle Medicine
• Active researcher with publications in geriatric nutrition and care
• Guest speaker and moderator for geriatric medicine conferences

Chief Physician of the Oncology Center at Assuta Medical Center – Dr. Tepper specializes in comprehensive diagnostics for oncology cases.

• Extensive experience in cutting-edge diagnostic techniques
• Leads a team of oncology specialists at a renowned medical center
• Works with advanced diagnostic equipment and technologies
• Focuses on early and accurate detection of various cancers

Dr. David (Dudi) Mishali, MD, is Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He treats infants and children with congenital heart defects. His work includes rare, high-risk anomalies and complex newborn reconstructions.

He trained internationally. He completed his residency at Rabin Medical Center and clinical fellowships in cardiac surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and in congenital pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery. He developed and implemented minimally invasive methods that reduce surgical trauma and improve cosmetic results.

He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine. He has written many peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, including on point-of-care testing in children during cardiopulmonary bypass and on accessory mitral valve tissue. He holds a leadership role at a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

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.

Prof. Gil Raviv, MD, PhD, is Director of the Andrology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed among the Best Doctors in Israel by Forbes in 2024. He is a leading expert in male fertility, sexual medicine, and reconstructive urology.

His primary focus is male infertility and fertility preservation. He performs advanced semen analysis according to WHO standards. He carries out testicular sperm retrieval (TESE, TESA, MESA) and semen cryopreservation. He also provides comprehensive fertility diagnostics with histological analysis.

He is a Professor at Tel Aviv University. He trained in Siena, Rome, and Tel Aviv. He completed a fellowship in infertility and impotence at Erasme Hospital. He received advanced training in reconstructive urethral surgery in Ghent. He is a member of the European Association of Urology, the International Society for Sexual Medicine, and the Israeli Urological Association.

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.

Professor Raanan Berger, MD PhD, is a medical oncologist and radiotherapist. He is Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center and heads its clinical research unit. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” (2025). He leads the genitourinary oncology program with a focus on prostate cancer. His care includes systemic therapy and radiotherapy in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered model.

He is board-certified in oncology. He earned his MD and PhD at Tel Aviv University and completed his clinical training at Sheba. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dana-Farber/Harvard, focusing on prostate cancer with Dr. Philip Kantoff and molecular oncology in Dr. William C. Hahn’s lab. He is a member of ESMO and ASCO. He has co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, including studies on outcomes in high- versus very high-risk prostate cancer and on BRCA1/2 in large cohorts.

Dr. Zohar Dotan is Head of the Urology Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is a leading uro-oncologist and a pioneer of robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery in Israel.

He has authored more than 50 scientific publications. He is a regular speaker at international conferences. He has received awards from the American Association of Clinical Surgery, including recognition for research in prostate cancer treatment.

Leadership and credentials: Head of the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society. Assistant Professor at Tel Aviv University. Member of the Israeli, American, and European Urological Associations. Training: MD from Tel Aviv University and a PhD in Genetics. Urology residency at Sheba Medical Center. Fellowship in uro-oncology and laparoscopic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York.

Prof. Ben Boursi is a physician in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in internal medicine, medical oncology, and cancer epidemiology. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a B.Med.Sc (summa cum laude) and an MD (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.

He completed clinical and research fellowships in GI oncology and cancer epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed electives at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. His microbiome-oncology research has been published in leading journals, including Science, and highlighted by ASCO.

He developed predictive models for early diagnosis of colorectal and pancreatic cancers. These models are now in clinical evaluation. He holds an academic appointment at Tel Aviv University. He is also an Associate Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania.