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Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor 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.

Professor Raanan Berger, MD PhD, is a medical oncologist and radiotherapist. He is Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center and heads its clinical research unit. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” (2025). He leads the genitourinary oncology program with a focus on prostate cancer. His care includes systemic therapy and radiotherapy in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered model.

He is board-certified in oncology. He earned his MD and PhD at Tel Aviv University and completed his clinical training at Sheba. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dana-Farber/Harvard, focusing on prostate cancer with Dr. Philip Kantoff and molecular oncology in Dr. William C. Hahn’s lab. He is a member of ESMO and ASCO. He has co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, including studies on outcomes in high- versus very high-risk prostate cancer and on BRCA1/2 in large cohorts.

Prof. Arie Lindner heads the Urology Department at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, specializing in complex prostate surgeries.

• Trained at UCLA's urology program in Los Angeles
• Expert in laser treatments for prostate conditions
• Member of American, European & Israeli urology associations
• Chairman of Israel's Trade Union of Doctors

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.

Specialist in oncourology – Dr. Dotan focuses exclusively on prostate cancer care at Assuta Medical Center.

• Years of dedicated experience in oncourology
• Expert in modern prostate cancer treatments
• Works at Israel's leading private hospital

Dr. Zalmanova specializes in radiotherapy for prostate cancer at Assuta Medical Center.

• Radiotherapist with a focus on prostate cancer treatments
• Works at Assuta Medical Center, a leading facility in Israel
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans for each patient

Dr. Jablonski-Perec is a professor of oncology at the prestigious Hebrew University in Jerusalem, bringing senior academic expertise to prostate cancer care.

• Heads the Institute of Oncology at Hadassah Medical Center
• Fellowship-trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Holds the title of Professor from Hebrew University's medical school
• Member of several international oncology associations
• Awarded a scholarship from Hadassah Medical School

Head of the Department of Surgery at Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in colorectal cancer and surface malignancies.

• Extensive experience in surgical oncology
• Specialized focus on complex cancer cases
• Leads a top-tier surgical department

A graduate of the Technion University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Meirovitz has over three decades of medical experience. He practices at the prestigious Hadassah Medical Center in Israel.

• Over in medicine since graduating in 1990
• Highly educated from one of Israel's top medical schools
• Experienced in treating a wide range of oncological cases
• Works within a renowned, advanced medical center

Dr. Son Dong Wan, MD, PhD, is the Chief of Urology at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in urologic oncology, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and laser prostate surgery. He performs robotic and laparoscopic surgery for cancers of the prostate, bladder, ureter, and kidney. He also treats ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction.

He earned his PhD from Pusan National University. He completed his internship and residency at Pusan National University Hospital. He is a former Chief at Wallace Memorial Baptist Hospital. He served as a Professor at the Catholic University College of Medicine. He was a Clinical Fellow at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. He was a Visiting Professor at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He completed training in urinary incontinence surgery at the University of Liège.

Awards include the Excellent Paper Award (2007) and the Academic Achievement Award (2014) from the Korean Continence Society. He also received the Best Poster Award from the European Association of Urology (2013).

Professor Gofrit leads the Urology Department at Hadassah Medical Center and is qualified in robotic surgery. He completed specialized training in invasive urology and oncology at the University Hospital of Chicago.

• Chief physician of Urology at Hadassah Medical Center
• Specializes in surgical treatment of bladder and prostate cancer
• Qualified to perform robotic surgeries using the da Vinci system
• Teaches urological surgery at Hebrew University
• Published numerous scientific papers on urology and oncology

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Dr. Vladimir Yutkin brings over 30 years of experience of medical expertise to his practice at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders
• Fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian for patient communication

Radiotherapy Specialist at Rambam Medical Center, focusing on prostate cancer treatment.

• Specializes in radiotherapy for prostate cancer
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel
• Oncologist with a focus on precise treatment planning

Prof. Gilad Amiel heads the Department of Urology at Rambam Medical Center – a leading oncological and research center.

• Specializes in urological oncology – the field of cancer surgery
• Experienced in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer
• Combines clinical work with academic research

Dr. Emad Shash, M.B.B.Ch, MSc, M.D., is a medical oncologist. He is the Medical Director of the Breast Comprehensive Cancer Hospital at NCI. He leads the Medical Oncology Department and is the Breast Program Director at Shifaa Al Orman Cancer Hospital in Luxor. His clinical focus includes breast, gynecologic, genitourinary, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers. He specializes in systemic therapy, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

He served as coordinating research physician and medical lead at the EORTC from 2011 to 2015. Since 2008, he has contributed to more than 70 international oncology trials as a coordinator, sub-investigator, principal investigator, and sponsor medical monitor. Credentials include M.B.B.Ch (2004), MSc (2010), MD (2015), and the EORTC Certificate of Excellence (2015). He also holds a Diploma in Hospital Quality Management & Patient Safety (JCI/57357, 2017). He is a Fellow of the EIO. He is a member of ESMO (panel voting), ESGO, and ASCO (IAC), and serves on the ECRIN board.

Dr. Kakiashvili is an oncourologist specializing in cancer surgery for the prostate.

• Is a surgeon at the advanced Rambam Medical Center
• Focuses on the urological aspects of cancer treatment
• Handles surgical procedures for prostate cancer patients

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical oncologist and hemato-oncologist. She provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Her treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. She cares for patients with breast, genitourinary, gynecologic, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.

Education: M.B.B.Ch, Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University (1997–2003). Master in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2008). Doctoral Degree in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2015).

Experience: Resident in Medical Oncology, Maadi AFMC (2005–2010). Visitor Resident, NCI Cairo (2008–2009). Consultant Assistant, Prof. Hussein Khaled Clinic (2010–2017). Specialist, International Medical Center (2011–2012), Wadi El Nile Hospital (2013–2014), and Maadi AFMC (2011–2018). Head, Clinical Research Support Team, Maadi AFMC (2016–2018). Major (2014–2016) and Lt. Colonel Doctor (2016–2018), Egyptian Armed Forces. Lecturer of Clinical Research, AFCM (2019–2021).

Over 100 published scientific papers focusing on uro-oncology. Prof. Becht has of experience as a urologist in Germany.

• Chairs the 'Interdisciplinary Urooncology Frankfurt' association
• Specializes in minimally invasive treatment of prostate cancer
• Holds an honorary doctorate from the Kapodiastrias University of Athens
• Lectures at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main