Best Liver cancer Doctors in Israel — TOP 20

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in advanced liver cancer treatments at Sourasky Medical Center, including chemotherapy and targeted therapies. She actively contributes to oncological research, ensuring evidence-based patient care.

• Performs liver resections and chemoembolization for liver cancer
• Expert in targeted therapy and immunotherapy approaches
• Conducts research on patient attitudes toward clinical trials

Prof. Merimsky heads the sarcoma unit at Sourasky Medical Center, bringing deep expertise in liver cancer treatment with 41 years of experience of experience.

• Specialist in soft tissue and bone oncology
• Member of ESMO faculty for sarcoma
• Former Chairman of Oncology at Tel-Aviv University
• Extensive research in tumor immunology

Prof. Arber specializes in preventing and diagnosing GI cancers, not just treating them. He runs the Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Over 44 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal oncology
• Published over 300 research papers on GI cancers
• Heads the Cancer Prevention Center at Ichilov
• Fellowship and research experience at a top US hospital
• Member of leading international oncology research societies

Dr. Arnon Nagler is a hematologist at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He is a professor at Tel Aviv University and a renowned transplant expert. Dr. Nagler founded Israel’s first public cord blood bank. He also performed the first cord blood transplantations in the country. He completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University and is board-certified in hematology.

• Pioneered reduced–intensity allogeneic transplant protocols for blood cancers.
• Served as Chair of the Acute Leukemia Working Party for the EBMT.
• Published over 400 articles in leading journals like Blood and Leukemia.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Prof. Ido Nachmany heads the Second Surgical Department at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He was recognized by Forbes as one of the country's top physicians. Prof. Nachmany specializes in robotic surgery for the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts. He focuses on treating gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors using minimally invasive techniques.

• Board certified in General Surgery, HPB Surgery, and Abdominal Organ Transplantation.
• Completed surgical fellowships at the prestigious Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute.
• Performs complex Whipple procedures and robotic low anterior resections.
• Author of numerous surgical oncology studies in journals like Cancer Research.

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He has performed over 200 HIPEC procedures for complex abdominal cancers. He focuses on treating gastric cancer, sarcoma, and colorectal malignancies. Dr. Ben Yaacov holds board certifications in both General Surgery and Surgical Oncology.

• Completed surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
• Uses NanoKnife and microwave liver ablation for targeted tumor treatment.
• Maintains ESSO certification for cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Head of the Oncology Division at Tel Aviv's major Sourasky Medical Center – Prof. Wolf leads a top-level team.

• Specialized in medical oncology and internal medicine at Sheba Medical Center
• Completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA's Cedar-Sinai Medical Center
• Member of major oncology societies, including ASCO and AACR
• Senior lecturer at Tel-Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ron Greenberg is a leading abdominal surgeon who performs both open and minimally invasive Whipple procedures for liver cancer.

• Has over 35 years of experience of surgical experience
• Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center
• Expert in complex procedures including the Whipple technique

Over 32 years of experience' experience treating liver and gastrointestinal cancers – Dr. Ben-haim specializes in complex surgical oncology at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer
• Focused exclusively on gastrointestinal oncology
• Performs advanced interventions for liver tumors

One of the best Whipple surgeons in Israel, Dr. Klauzner specializes in complex gastrointestinal and pancreatic procedures. He currently chairs the Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• More than 42 years of experience of surgical experience
• Expert in liver, colorectal, and pancreatic cancer surgeries
• His specialization includes the complex Whipple procedure
• Holds a senior leadership role at a major academic medical center

Dr. Zalmanova specializes in radiotherapy for liver cancer at Assuta Medical Center, a leading hospital in Israel.

• Focused expertise in radiotherapy treatments
• Works at a top-tier medical facility
• Dedicated to personalized patient care

Head of Institute of Oncology since 1994 – Tamar Jablonski-Perec leads cancer care at Hadassah Medical Center with decades of expertise.

• Specializes in liver cancer treatment with international training
• Professor of Oncology at Hebrew University
• Member of multiple international cancer communities
• Awarded prestigious Hadassah Medical School scholarship

Professor Rifaat Safadi specializes in liver disease treatment as head of the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center. His work includes immune modulation of liver fibrosis.

• 38 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Interned at Sinai School of Medicine with liver disease expert Professor Scott Friedman
• Recipient of multiple awards for liver fibrosis research
• Author of numerous articles and member of international liver study associations
• Serves on the editorial board of Clinical Science journal

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Beni Boursi is a leading oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers using innovative microbial modulation. Dr. Boursi is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree with highest honors from Tel Aviv University.

• Completed oncology fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic.
• Developed predictive models for early colorectal and pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
• Published research on microbiome-oncology in the prestigious journal Science.

Dr. Alexander Beny leads the Gastrointestinal Malignant Service at Rambam Medical Center, specializing in liver cancer treatment.

• Board-certified oncologist with training in medical and radiation oncology
• Expert in gastrointestinal oncology – heads dedicated cancer clinic
• Trained in modern brachytherapy techniques at ESTRO
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients