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Surgeon, Specialist in Laparoscopic and Colorectal Surgery

Alexander Kantarovsky - surgeon of the highest category in the field of vascular surgery in the department of vascular surgery at the hospital Hillel. Dr. Kantarovsky holds the position of Consultant in Vascular Surgery in the Vascular Surgery Unit at the Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera, Israel.

Dr. Avi Hefetz  is Head of the department of surgery and head and neck oncology at the medical center head and neck surgery at  Melanoma Unit department of the largest Israel hospital - Assuta. Leading specialist in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumors in the head and neck, as well as, where appropriate, non-surgical treatment of the disease.

Clinical practice of doctor Hefetz combined with teaching and research activities, he teaches at Tel Aviv University, is the author of over 70 scientific articles which are published in various professional journals, has spent more than 40 scientific presentations.


 

Thoracic Surgeon

Specialization

• spinal deformities in adults and children;
• robotic spine surgery;
• intervertebral hernias;
• spinal tumors;
• spinal column injuries.

Education and advanced training courses

• 1999 - 2002 – received medical education at the Hebrew University.
• 2002 - 2005 – completed Master's degree.
• 2005 – completed courses in cardiology and trauma resuscitation.
• 2006 - 2012 – completed internship and residency in orthopedics at Hadassah University Hospital.
• 2010 – completed a basic course in orthopedic traumatology.
• 2014 – completed a course in pediatric vertebrology at the Orthopedic Association.
• 2014 – completed a course for department heads at the Association of Orthopedists.

Professional biography

After completing his internship, he worked as a physician in a refugee camp (Kampala, Uganda) under the auspices of the Global Youth Movement for Africa (2007). He returned to Hadassah, where he worked in the orthopedic department during his residency.

From 2013 to 2014, he was an attending spine surgeon at the Bronx Hospital (New York). After returning to Israel, he currently works as a spine surgeon in the orthopedic department.

He actively uses robotic equipment and, together with the clinic’s team of doctors, has performed many complex operations to restore the structure of the spinal column.

Scientific activity

Participated in various clinical studies in California, Switzerland, and the USA. Teaches at the University of Jerusalem and Cornell Weill University, is a member of the Association of Orthopedists and the Congress of Vertebrologists (Milan). Has repeatedly received grants for research in the field of vertebrology. In 2017, he received an associate professor degree. Has a number of articles published in scientific journals.

Dr. Douglas Zippel is leading surgical oncologist in department of oncology Melanoma Unit of Assuta Hospital. He is a leading surgical oncologist in department of oncology Melanoma Unit of Assuta Hospital. the Sheba Medical Center (Tel Hashomer) in the surgical treatment of melanoma and breast cancer. He is a teacher of surgery  in Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Thomas Bachleitner-Hofmann is a leading visceral surgeon at Confraternitaet Private Hospital. He specializes in surgery for large and small intestine, peritoneal, and breast cancers. He is known for his advanced surgical skills and his focus on team-based cancer care.

He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, European Society of Coloproctology, and the Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group. Dr. Bachleitner-Hofmann has received awards such as the Heinrich Treichl Prize, ACO-ASSO Award, AACR Aflac Award, Theodor Billroth Prize, and the Prize of the City of Vienna for his work in cancer research.

Prof. Dr. medical Wolfgang Hiller is a Chief Physician and Specialist in Surgery, with an additional qualification as a doctor in the emergency services. He has a PhD with the grade "summa cum laude" and has been a member of the Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes since 1981. He has extensive research experience, with projects funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research from 1999 to 2011.

Prof. Dr. Eduard Becht is a Urologist in Germany with 41 years of experience and holds an honorary doctorate from Kapodiastrias University of Athens. He is a lecturer at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main since 1994 and specializes in Urological Oncology, Minimally Invasive Treatment of Prostate Cancer, Kidney Tumor Operation, Urethral Surgery, Pediatric Urology and Kidney Stone Treatment. He has published over 100 scientific papers.

Dr. Andreas Andreou is a Urologist surgeon with extensive academic studies, professional experience and awards in France. He is trained in laparoscopy and robotic surgery, and has conducted over 1,600 procedures. He was the first in Europe to perform robotic inguinal lymph node dissection.

Dr. Konstantinos Konstantinidis is a Surgeon Urologist -Andrologos and Director of Sexual Clinic of Athens Medical Center with extensive experience in endoscopic urology and andrology. He is a founding member of several international associations, including UGRS, ISSIR, IASS, US, AMA, and IAMSS. He is also the vice president of the International Association Vioandrologias.

Oncosurgeon, specialist in the treatment of gastrointestinal tract organs

Professor specializing in laparoscopic intestine surgeries, treatment of rectal and colon cancer, and minimally invasive anus operations with 15 years of experience. Member of the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons, American Society of Abdominal Surgeons, American Surgical Association, and European Society of Coloproctology.

Prof. Dr. Adem Dervişoğlu completed his undergraduate education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and his specialization, doctorate and professors degree at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University. He also attended advanced symposiums and clinical trials on surgical treatment of obesity, minimally invasive techniques in visceral surgery and endocrine surgery respectively. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Surgery, Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition Society, Hernia Society, Association of Endocrine Surgery and Colon and Rectum Association.