Page 3 - Best Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma doctors: TOP 73 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. 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.

Ofer Spielberg is an oncologist specializing in Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at Assuta Medical Center.

• Focuses on advanced diagnostic methods and tailored treatment protocols
• Integrates latest clinical research into surgical practice
• Available to advise on both routine and complex lymphoma cases

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 of experience in pediatric hematology
• Specializes in treating children with rare blood cancers
• Known among patients as 'the one who transplants life'
• Works at Hadassah Medical Center – a leading Israeli hospital

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

• Expertise in Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment
• Specializes in hematology and transplantology
• Works at Rambam Medical Center

Specializes exclusively in hematology with a focus on treating lymphomas. He practices at Rambam Medical Center – a leading Israeli hospital.

• Offers a dedicated focus on the complex care lymphoma requires
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of lymphoma-specific treatments and protocols
• His hematology specialization ensures up-to-date care for blood cancers

Professor Bosch is a world-renowned leader in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and lymphoproliferative disorders, pioneering new treatments and technologies.

• Head of Hematology at IOB Institute of Oncology since 2004
• Published over 100 articles in top journals like The New England Journal of Medicine
• Currently involved in more than 80 clinical trials from phase 1 to 3
• President of the Spanish group for the study of CLL (GELLC)

Prof. Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay has published 65+ scientific articles on hematology and bone marrow transplantation. He trained at Japan's Mie Medical Faculty.

• Specialized in hematology with over 36 years of experience of experience
• Professor at Ege University and Karadeniz Technical University
• Expert in molecular hematology
• Worked at prestigious institutions including Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine

Director of the Lymphoma Unit at San Raffaele – Dr. Ferreri founded the Italian Lymphoma Foundation to advance lymphoma treatment.

• Deputy Director of Hematology Oncology with over 28 years of experience of experience
• Author of 300+ research papers on lymphoma treatment
• Member of top hematology and oncology associations worldwide
• Specializes in non-Hodgkin lymphomas with dedicated research focus

Specializes in Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at Liv Hospital Ulus – with extensive experience in hematology and oncology.

• Board-certified hematologist with over 36 years of experience of experience
• Published 32 articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Member of the Turkish Society of Hematology
• Former lecturer at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

Over 26 years of experience specializing in pediatric hematology-oncology, Dr. Apak has treated numerous complex lymphoma cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• Leads the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Cerrahpaşa
• Specializes in CAR T-cell therapy and advanced leukemia treatments
• Authored 75 international publications on pediatric cancer
• Assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical

Associate Professor Rafet Eren specializes in hematology with nearly 50 publications in national and international journals.

• Member of the European Society of Hematology and Turkish Hematology Association
• Recipient of the Young Researcher Award at the 42nd National Hematology Congress
• Fluent in English
• Works at Biruni University Hospital

Prof. Baytan specializes in childhood cancers, including Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, with over 34 years of experience of experience in pediatric hematology and oncology.

• Published 15 articles in international refereed journals
• Specialized in leukemia and lymphoma treatments
• Authored 3 books or book chapters in local and foreign languages
• Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology at Uludağ University

Head of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at San Raffaele – Professor Ciceri leads cell and gene therapy trials for blood cancers.

• Principal investigator in clinical trials for hematological cancers
• Published 180+ scientific papers on hematology and transplantation
• Member of the European Hematology Association and other key societies
• Specialized in hematology with extensive bone marrow transplant experience

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya specializes in hematology and stem cell transplants at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience of experience in hematology
• Multiple awards for research in hematologic oncology
• Member of several prestigious hematology societies
• Extensive training in stem cell transplantation