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Dr. Dorit Zilberman, MD, is a Senior Urologist at Sheba Medical Center. She is a pioneer of robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery in Israel with over 20 years of experience. Her work focuses on urologic oncology, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, and endourology. She helped launch the da Vinci robotic surgery program at Sheba. Her expertise includes kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers, as well as laser lithotripsy for stones.

She completed advanced training in robotic laparoscopic surgery and endourology at Duke University Medical Center. She is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. She has authored more than 160 scientific publications. She has received awards from the Israeli and American Urological Associations. She was listed in Forbes Israel Best Doctors in 2024. She is a member of the Israeli, American, and European Urological Associations and the Endourological Society.

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. 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.

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. Dr. Cemal Asım Kutlu is a leading thoracic surgeon in Istanbul. He heads the Thoracic Surgery Department at Central Hospital. He has decades of experience and international training. He is known for complex thoracic surgery and innovative techniques.

He achieved several firsts in Turkey. These include the first successful lung transplantation, the first robotic lobectomy, and the first Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP). His expertise includes lung transplantation; VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) and robotic thoracic surgery; tracheal and bronchial surgery; lung cancer surgery; and pleural diseases.

Dr. Siripong Lakkhanawong, MD, is a specialist in Family Medicine, General Surgery, and Plastic Surgery. He has more than 25 years of medical experience.

He provides patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on safety and professional standards. His work centers on general and plastic surgery. His goal is to achieve consistent, long-lasting surgical outcomes.

Dr. Ehsan Sotoudeh, MD, is a general surgeon, laparoscopic specialist, and aesthetic specialist. He has over 24 years of clinical experience with a focus on precision care and strong patient outcomes.

He is licensed in regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy and exosome-based treatments. All services follow a regulated, physician-led model.

His care uses evidence-based protocols, advanced diagnostics, and individualized plans. He combines surgical, regenerative, and aesthetic methods to deliver safe, measurable results.

 Mali interdisciplinary hospital is integrating conventional, regenerative and precision medicine. It divides into 11 departments, there are 35 beds in total, including 12 intensive care beds, 23 general beds, 2 emergency and operating rooms, 1 plastic surgical room, 1 Gastro-colonoscopic room. Focus on round-trip treatment with modern medical technology to reduce the cost of hospitalization and the healing time. It also integrating regenerative medicine to repair the body and precision medicine for preventing and treating chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with better results, we provide these services in a greenery atmosphere. Allowing clients to receive the following benefits.

1. Far away from NCDs & It’s complication

2. Good quality of life

3. Youthful lively life

4. Longevity

Dr. César Lévano Linares is a specialist in general and digestive surgery. He works at Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital and Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital. He is recognized for his work in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

He holds a PhD in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He completed a master’s in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery at the University of Zaragoza. He also holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg. He has European accreditation in laparoscopic surgery (EACCME).

His research covers bilateral retroperitoneal hibernoma and conversion from primary endoluminal endoscopic surgery to laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Dr. Hisham Khalifa is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist. He assesses, diagnoses, and operates on gynecological cancers, including ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal, and vulval cancers. He performs both minimally invasive (laparoscopic) and open surgery.

Career milestones: Resident and faculty member at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2001–2014). Assistant Professor at AlFaisal University and Assistant Consultant at King Faisal Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC), Riyadh (2014–2019). Consultant at the NCI, Cairo (2019–present); Director of the Professional Diploma in Gyne-Onco Surgery. Consultant at the Oncology Pediatric Hospital–Alexandria University and Shefa Al Orman Comprehensive Cancer Center, Luxor (2020–present).

Credentials: MBBCh (1999); Master’s in General Surgery (2004); Doctorate in Surgical Oncology (2008); Fellowship of the European Board of Surgery (FEBS, UEMS). Memberships: FACS; SSO; ESSO; ECS; EGSSO.

Dr. Tarek M. Hashem is an Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (since 2020). He is also a Consultant in Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery at Shefa Al Orman Comprehensive Cancer Center in Luxor (2018–present).

Focus: breast cancer management and oncoplastic surgery. Procedures include breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, and lumpectomy. Axillary staging includes sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary dissection. He performs reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy. Reconstruction options include implants, expanders, and flaps (LD, TDAP, LICAP, AICAP, TRAM, SEAP), as well as nipple reconstruction and lipofilling. He also performs supermicrosurgery for lymphedema.

Credentials: MBBCh (Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University). MRCS (England, 2008). Master’s in General Surgery (Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University, 2009). International Breast Surgery Fellowship per EUSOMA (Marienhospital Düsseldorf, 2011). Fellowship in Breast Surgery (Heidelberg University Hospital, 2013). Doctoral degree in Surgical Oncology (2015).

Specialist in oncourology – Dr. Dotan focuses on urological cancers at Assuta Medical Center.

• Over of experience in urological surgery
• Expertise in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures
• Member of leading urological and oncological societies

Specialist in bariatric surgery at Assuta Medical Center, focusing on weight loss procedures.

• Over of experience in bariatric surgery
• Performs various weight loss surgeries
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers

Specializing in pediatric surgery, Dr. Divarci performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures for children at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe and Ege Universities – Turkey's leading medical schools
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for congenital conditions
• Focuses on urogenital and gastrointestinal pediatric surgeries
• Associate Professor with extensive academic and clinical experience

Prof. Ahmet Memis specializes in interventional radiology and vascular surgery, performing complex procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 33 years of experience of experience in diagnostic and interventional radiology
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques like embolization and stenting
• Former head of Interventional Radiology at Ege University
• Trained at Hannover University of Applied Sciences
• Handles vascular blockages, aneurysms, and organ tumors

Dr. Boylu specializes in laparoscopic minimally invasive techniques at Medicalpoint International Hospital, offering faster recovery times.

• Expert in treating adrenal and anorectal diseases
• Skilled in laparoscopic advanced techniques for various surgical conditions
• Member of Turkish Surgery Association and Aydin Breast Diseases Association

Specializing in cardiac and thoracic anesthesia, Dr. Hasan Yurday Cetin brings 35 years of experience of expertise to Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Ege University and Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• Expert in anesthesia for adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries
• Published multiple articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Member of European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology

Associate Professor Fatma Ferda Kartufan specializes in anesthesia for thoracic-cardiovascular and transplant surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 15 years of experience of experience in anesthesiology and reanimation
• Expert in regional anesthesia techniques
• Member of the Thoracic Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Association
• Former faculty member at Yeditepe and Istinye Universities