Page 3 - Best Acute lymphoblastic leukemia doctors: TOP 79 doctors

Dr. Abraham Avigdor, MD, is Director of the Institute of Hematology and Co‑Director of the Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. He is an international leader in lymphoma, CAR‑T, and advanced hemato‑oncology with more than 35 years of experience. His clinical focus includes lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and complex blood cancers.

He is a pioneer in CAR‑T integration. He leads cellular therapy and bone marrow transplantation programs (autologous and allogeneic). He also advances stem cell therapies and precision diagnostics, including PET/CT‑based prognostics. His work includes immunotherapy and targeted regimens and the development of innovative, data‑driven protocols.

He collaborates with LYSA, EMCL, and international PET groups. He has authored more than 130 publications. Key roles include Founder and President of the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group, former Chair of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group, and Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Ben‑Gurion University; residency, Sheba Medical Center; postdoctoral fellowship, Weizmann Institute. Awards include the Knesset Prize, the Israeli Ministry of Health Award, and the Sackler Prize.

Dr. Iris Kventsel, MD, is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant (BMT) specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She is an attending physician in the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT Division at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Her clinical focus is pediatric sarcomas, including Ewing sarcoma, osteosarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma.

She provides multidisciplinary care, including transplant and cellular therapies. She also uses current chemotherapy protocols and targeted therapies for complex childhood cancers.

Her research focuses on genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome, and cancer susceptibility genes. She has published in pediatric oncology, stem cell biology, and surgical oncology (HIPEC). She is on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Technion; Pediatrics residency, Assaf HaRofeh; Pediatric Hemato-Oncology fellowship, Sheba.

Prof. Elad Jacoby, MD, heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. He is the Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center. He is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T‑cell therapy in Israel. He led one of the first national leukemia programs. He has almost 20 years of clinical and research experience.

He specializes in CAR T‑cell therapy, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, and high‑risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He leads international clinical trials and has authored over 240 publications. His collaborations include Johns Hopkins Hospital and the U.S. National Cancer Institute. He is an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University. He received his MD from Tel Aviv University, completed residency at Sheba Medical Center, and fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the National Cancer Institute. He is board‑certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. He serves on the IBFM CAR T‑Cell Taskforce and the Sheba Institutional Review Board. He leads the integration of CAR T‑cell therapy with transplantation.

Globally recognized leader in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and lymphomas – Dr. Bosch pioneers new treatments and molecular research at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Leads over 80 clinical trials, from phase 1 to phase 3
• Published 100+ studies in top journals like NEJM and Nature Medicine
• Heads Spanish CLL research group and clinical trials
• Post-doctoral fellowship at Columbia University's Institute of Cancer Genetics

Professor Zila Zuckerman specializes in hematology and transplantology at Rambam Medical Center.

• Expert in treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia
• Specializes in transplantology for blood disorders
• Professor with extensive academic and clinical experience

Head of Hematology at Hadassah Medical Center – Professor Ben-yehuda pioneered gene therapy and bone marrow transplants for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• First female Dean of Hadassah School of Medicine
• Specializes in molecular diagnostics and immunology
• Recipient of the Healing with the Heart Award for exceptional patient care

Recognized by Forbes as one of the best doctors in 2018 – Dr. Stepensky has performed over 3,500 bone marrow transplants at Hadassah Medical Center.

• 28 years of experience specializing in pediatric bone marrow transplants
• Focused on rare blood cancer diseases in children
• Known among patients as 'the one who transplants life'
• Leads a dedicated pediatric hematology unit

Dr. Ofer Spielberg is a specialized oncohematologist, focusing on blood cancers like leukemia.

• Practices at Assuta Medical Center
• Expertise in oncohematology, the field dedicated to blood cancers
• Provides targeted treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Head of one of Italy's largest bone marrow transplant departments – Dr. Peccatori oversees 90+ allogeneic transplants annually at San Raffaele.

• 29 years of experience of experience in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Author of 70+ studies on leukemia, myeloma, and transplantation
• Specializes in allogeneic transplants for acute leukemias
• Member of European and Italian transplant societies
• Performed 900+ treatments including complex cases

Specializes in acute leukemia and stem cell transplantation – Professor Omay brings 36 years of experience of hematology expertise from Turkey's top institutions.

• Head of Hematology Department at Emsey Hospital
• Trained in molecular hematology at Japan's Mie Medical School
• Published 65+ scientific articles on hematology treatments
• Performs both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants

Associate Professor in Hematology with 50+ publications – Dr. Eren specializes in blood disorders at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed Hematology subspecialty training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Member of European Society of Hematology and Turkish Hematology Association
• Recipient of Young Researcher Award at National Hematology Congress
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

Dr. Apak specializes in pediatric hematology-oncology with over 26 years of experience of experience, focusing on acute lymphoblastic leukemia at Biruni University Hospital.

• Expert in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy
• Authored 75 international publications in pediatric oncology
• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Member of Turkish Pediatric Society and Turkish Adolescent Association

Prof. Dogu specializes in hematologic cancers, with a focus on leukemia and lymphoma, at Liv Hospital Ulus – one of Turkey's leading medical centers.

• 36 years of experience of experience in hematology
• Board member of The Society of Hematological Education and Research
• Published 32 articles in international medical journals
• Trained at Ege and Pamukkale Universities
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

Professor Fabio Ciceri leads pioneering cell and gene therapy trials for Acute lymphoblastic leukemia at San Raffaele Hospital.

• Head of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit
• Principal Investigator in clinical trials for hematological cancers
• Published over 180 scientific papers
• Member of European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Group

Professor Dr. Birol Baytan specializes in childhood cancers at Emsey Hospital, leading international research and chemotherapy supervision.

• Expert in pediatric hematology-oncology with 34 years of experience of experience
• Published 15+ articles in international journals on childhood cancers
• Department head at Emsey Hospital since 2019
• Supervises entire chemotherapy courses with personalized follow-up