Page 3 - Best Follicular lymphoma doctors: TOP 72 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.

Prof. Avichai Shimoni, MD, is Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He is a hemato-oncologist with over 30 years of experience in bone marrow transplantation, cellular therapies, and advanced blood cancer care.

He leads a high-volume program for complex, high-risk blood cancers. He performs allogeneic and autologous transplants. He also provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. He completed a bone marrow transplantation fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

He is Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University and a Professor of Hematology. He has authored more than 250 scientific papers. His research focuses on CAR T-cell therapy and stem cell transplantation. He is often listed among Israel's Best Doctors (Forbes 2025 and 2026).

Dr. Hila Magen, MD, leads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit at Sheba Medical Center. She is a hemato-oncologist with over 35 years of experience. She is a leading Israeli expert in multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders.

She runs a program that provides personalized care and early access to clinical trials. This includes CAR-T therapy for high-risk and relapsed or refractory myeloma and amyloidosis. Dr. Magen is a principal investigator in point-of-care CAR-T studies. She brings new immunotherapies into routine care.

Training: Fellowships in Multiple Myeloma (UAMS) and Lymphocytic Leukemia (MD Anderson). Academic: Instructor, Tel Aviv University. Research: Author of 100+ publications, contributor to landmark myeloma studies, and reviewer for international journals.

Dr. Hana Golan, MD, heads the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) Division at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in childhood cancers, with a focus on neuroblastoma and other high-risk solid tumors.

She leads one of the region’s most advanced pediatric oncology programs. She manages complex, high-risk cases and practices at a hospital ranked in the global top 10.

She is the principal investigator of the High-Risk Neuroblastoma ESIOP protocol. She serves as an investigator in international Phase I/II trials and as the national coordinator of multicenter oncology protocols. She led the development of computerized chemotherapy protocols and patient databases to improve safety.

She earned her MD from the Technion. She completed residencies in pediatrics and pediatric hemato-oncology at Sheba. She conducted advanced research in transplantation immunology at the Weizmann Institute. She is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University. Her research focuses on cancer stem cells, targeted therapies, treatment-resistant malignancies, and cannabinoid-related oncology.

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.

Professor Bosch is a world-renowned leader in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and lymphoproliferative disorders, with innovations in hematological disease analysis and treatments.

• Leads clinical trials area for CLL and lymphomas
• Published over 100 articles in top scientific journals
• Head of Hematology at IOB Institute of Oncology
• Conducts both clinical and basic research on CLL

Specializes in the treatment of lymphomas at Rambam Medical Center.

• Specialist in hematology
• Focused expertise in lymphoma treatments
• Works at a leading medical center

Prof. Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay has published 65+ scientific articles in 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 Karadeniz Technical University
• Specialized in internal medicine and hematology since 1990
• Authored 112 meeting papers and 34 conference presentations

Dr. Apak specializes in pediatric hematology-oncology with 26 years of experience of experience, including CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation at Biruni University Hospital.

• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Published 75 international papers on pediatric oncology
• Assistant editor for Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical
• Board member of Turkish Pediatric Society

Prof. Baytan specializes in childhood cancers like follicular lymphoma, with over 34 years of experience of experience in pediatric hematology.

• Trained at Uludağ University, a leading institution in Turkey
• Published 15 articles in international refereed journals
• Expert in leukemia, lymphoma, and childhood bleeding diseases
• Authored 3 books on pediatric hematology

Associate Professor in Hematology with 50+ publications – Dr. Eren specializes in follicular lymphoma 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

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya specializes in hematology and stem cell transplants, with extensive experience in treating follicular lymphoma.

• Completed hematology subspecialty training at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the Hematologic Oncology Society
• Recipient of several awards for research in hematologic oncology
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a leading medical institution

Dr. Kharya specializes in pediatric hematology-oncology and bone marrow transplants at Artemis Hospitals.

• Focuses on treating children with blood disorders and cancers
• Expertise in bone marrow transplantation
• Works at a leading hospital in India

Specializes in lymphoma treatment at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – focusing on hematological malignancies like follicular lymphoma.

• Professor with extensive experience in hematology
• Worked in stem cell transplantation units and therapeutic apheresis
• Education and administrative roles in top Turkish hospitals
• Fellowship-trained at Ankara Oncology Hospital