Best Bladder cancer doctors in Israel: TOP 17 doctors

Dr. Sarid leads the Oncology Department at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in bladder cancer with innovative treatments like immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

• Senior oncologist since 1997, department chief since 2009
• Fellowship in cancer urology at Oxford University
• Principal investigator in clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Published 30+ articles on cancer treatment
• Member of ESMO, ASCO, and Israeli oncology societies

Prof. Merimsky leads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center with 41 years of experience in orthopedic oncology.

• Associate Professor of Oncology at Sackler Faculty of Medicine
• Fellowship in sarcoma treatment at Institut Gustave Roussy, Paris
• Active member of ESMO Sarcoma Faculty and ASCO
• Published extensive research on bone and soft tissue cancers

Dr. Shira Felder is a senior radiation oncologist. She focuses on gynecologic and urologic cancers. She has advanced expertise in VMAT, IMRT, SBRT, and gynecologic brachytherapy. She delivers precise treatment with fewer side effects.

She heads the Gynecologic Oncology Service at Sheba Medical Center. She is a senior physician in the Radiation Oncology Division. She earned her MD at Hadassah. She completed residency at Sheba and a fellowship in the Radiation Medicine Program at the University of Toronto and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. She is board-certified in Radiation Oncology. She is a member of ESTRO, the Israeli oncology societies, the CPSO, and the CMA.

Her research covers brachytherapy patient safety. It also includes stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for stage I lung cancer. She has studied treatment delays in cervical cancer. She has examined vitamin D deficiency in oncology patients.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

Dr. Stepfansky leads the oncology hospitalization unit at Israel's renowned Sourasky Medical Center, bringing deep hospital-based treatment expertise.

• Over 26 years of experience of medical experience, specializing in oncology and internal medicine
• Extensive clinical research involvement in first to third-phase oncology trials
• Primary researcher on numerous advanced oncology studies
• Specializes in the complex management of hospitalized cancer patients

Dr. Hughes Hyun specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery for bladder cancer at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Board-certified surgeon with extensive experience
• Focuses on advanced robotic techniques
• Practices at one of Israel's leading medical centers

Prof. Jack Baniel performs bladder reconstruction and nerve-sparing cancer surgeries at Rabin Medical Center. He founded the oncourological Department at Beilinson Hospital.

• Published 100+ scientific articles on uro-oncology
• Member of European and American urology associations
• Participates in global clinical research
• Professor of Urology with leadership roles

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.

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.

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.

Urologist, Surgeon

Dr. Amiel is the Head of the Urology Department at Rambam Medical Center, focusing on cancer surgery. His role highlights deep expertise in complex urological cases.

• Specializes as an oncosurgeon for urinary system cancers
• Provides care at a major university hospital in Israel

Dr. Yutkin has over 30 years of experience of experience in diagnosis and treatment at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Specializes in temporomandibular joint disorders
• Fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian

Professor Gofrit is certified to perform robotic surgery for urological cancers. He leads the Urology Department at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Completed specialized urologic oncology training in Chicago, USA
• Researches and treats cancers of the bladder and kidney specifically
• Teaches urological surgery at the Hebrew University
• Holds national and international awards for his work in urology
• Specializes in endoscopic and robot-assisted da Vinci surgery

Prof. Jablonski-Perec trained at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center – one of the world's top oncology institutions – and leads the Institute of Oncology at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Head of Breast Cancer Treatment Center since 1998
• Professor of Oncology at Hebrew University
• Member of several international cancer communities
• Awarded scholarship from Hadassah Medical School

Radiotherapist specializing in bladder cancer treatment at Assuta Medical Center.

• Specialized in radiation therapy
• Has experience treating various oncological conditions
• Practices evidence-based treatment approaches

Specialist in oncourology – focuses exclusively on bladder cancer at Assuta Medical Center.

• Urologist with deep expertise in bladder cancer treatment
• Works at Assuta Medical Center – a leading oncology facility
• Dedicated to oncourology, ensuring specialized care