Leukemia Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Abraham Avigdor is the Director of the Institute of Hematology at Sheba Medical Center. He is a global authority on lymphoma, CAR-T therapy, and complex blood cancers. Dr. Avigdor founded the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group. He helps lead a clinic ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

• Authored over 130 scientific publications on hemato-oncology and cellular therapy.
• Pioneered the integration of CAR-T cell therapy for lymphoma and myeloma.
• Leads allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplantation programs.
• Served as the Chairman of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group.

Professor Zila Zuckerman is a dedicated hematology and transplantology specialist at Rambam Medical Center.

• Expert in adult and pediatric blood cancers
• Focuses on bone marrow transplantation for leukemia
• Part of a major academic medical center team

Dr. Hila Magen is a leading Israeli hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She heads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit. Dr. Magen specializes in treating complex plasma cell disorders and high-risk myeloma. She is a principal investigator for innovative point-of-care CAR-T therapy programs. Her work brings advanced immunotherapies into routine clinical care.

• Authored over 100 scientific publications and landmark myeloma studies.
• Completed fellowships at MD Anderson and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
• Performs CAR-T cell therapy and bone marrow transplantations.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide in 2026 by Newsweek.

Dr. Avichai Shimoni is the Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He treats complex blood cancers. He completed a specialized fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Shimoni uses allogeneic and autologous transplants for high-risk patients. He is a professor and Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University.

• Named among Israel’s Best Doctors by Forbes for 2025 and 2026.
• Authored over 250 scientific papers on cellular therapies and transplantation.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

Leads the Hematology Department at Hadassah Medical Center, where she specializes in advanced treatments for blood cancers.

• Professor with over three decades of experience in malignant blood diseases
• Trained for three years at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Expert in bone marrow transplant and novel gene therapies
• First woman to serve as Dean of Hadassah School of Medicine
• Received the Healing with the Heart Award for exceptional patient care

Dr. Iris Kventsel is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She treats childhood sarcomas like Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kventsel integrates targeted therapies with cellular treatments for complex childhood cancers. She serves on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
• Researches genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome and susceptibility genes.
• Published in major journals on stem cell biology and surgical oncology (HIPEC).
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Dr. Elad Jacoby is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T–cell therapy in Israel. He heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Jacoby specializes in treating relapsed and high-risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He completed fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

• Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center at Sheba Medical Center.
• Authored over 240 scientific publications in pediatric hemato-oncology.
• Board-certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Leads the integration of CAR T–cell therapy with bone marrow transplantation.

Dr. Stepensky has performed over 3,500 bone marrow transplants and was recognized by Forbes as one of the best doctors.

• Specializes in treating children with leukemia and rare blood cancers
• 28 years of experience of dedicated practice in pediatric hematology
• Patients and parents call her the doctor who 'transplants life'

Dr. Spielberg is an oncohematologist specializing in blood cancers at Assuta Medical Center.

• Expertise focused specifically on leukemia and other blood disorders
• Based at Israel's prominent private hospital, Assuta Medical Center
• Provides integrated cancer care with access to advanced diagnostics

Dr. Aydogdu specializes in early detection of cancer in children, focusing on leukemia at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

• Presented extensively on pediatric cancer detection
• Focuses on improving outcomes for young leukemia patients
• Works at a leading hospital in Baku

Prof. Bosch leads global research in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), with 80+ active clinical trials advancing new treatments.

• Specializes in CLL and lymphoproliferative disorders since 2000
• President of the Spanish CLL study group (GELLC)
• Published 100+ articles in top journals like NEJM and Nature Medicine
• Fellowship at Columbia University's Institute of Cancer Genetics

Prof. Elke Jaeger is one of Germany's top oncologists according to Focus rating – she leads Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic.

• 41 years of experience of experience in oncology
• Specializes in sarcoma treatment
• Head of Oncology and Hematology department

Prof. Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay has published 65+ scientific articles on hematology and bone marrow transplantation, with extensive experience from Hacettepe and Ege University.

• Specialized in hematology at Japan's Mie Medical School
• Professor of Hematology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Over 36 years of experience of experience in hematology
• Authored 112 meeting papers and 34 conference presentations

Professor Leylagül Kaynar leads the Hematology and BMT Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, specializing in leukemia treatment.

• Trained at Duke University's Bone Marrow Transplant Center
• Former Head of Hematology Department at Erciyes University
• Director of Apheresis Unit with extensive transplant experience
• Professor of Hematology with over 16 years of experience in the field

Dr. Apak has led the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa for over 26 years of experience, specializing in leukemia chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Expertise in CAR T-cell therapy for resistant leukemia cases
• Published 75 international papers on pediatric oncology
• Current head of pediatrics at Istanbul University

Prof. Dr. Rafet Eren is an Associate Professor of Hematology with 50+ publications on leukemia and other blood disorders.

• Completed hematology subspecialty training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Recipient of Young Researcher Award at 42nd National Hematology Congress
• Member of European Society of Hematology and Turkish Hematology Association
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with expertise in complex leukemia cases