Best Stomach cancer stage 2 Doctors in Israel — TOP 19

Dr. Pelles Sharon specializes in stomach cancer surgery at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), with expertise in advanced treatments like HIPEC and immunotherapy.

• Performs complex stomach cancer surgeries including Whipple procedures
• Pioneers Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for aggressive cases
• Offers immunotherapy options like Keytruda for targeted treatment
• Leads clinical research on oncologic patients' attitudes toward trials

Prof. Merimsky leads the Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center, with decades of specialized experience in stomach cancer.

• Associate Professor of Oncology at Tel-Aviv University
• Fellowship-trained at Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris
• Member of ESMO Sarcoma Faculty and ASCO
• Published extensively on cancer treatment outcomes

He leads a dedicated Cancer Prevention Center at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center, focusing on early detection and treatment of GI cancers.

• Over 44 years of experience of specialized experience in gastrointestinal (GI) tract oncology
• Head of the Integrated Cancer Prevention Center – one of Israel's leading cancer facilities
• Author of more than 300 research papers on cancer prevention and gene therapy
• Completed significant research work at NewYork-Presbyterian Center in the USA
• Member of key international societies like the European Society of Digestive Oncology

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. 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. 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. 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.

Leading the Israeli National Genomic Medicine Initiative – Dr. Raphael specializes in advanced genomic profiling for personalized stomach cancer treatment at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Senior Lecturer in Medical Oncology with extensive clinical trial leadership
• Expert in liquid biopsies and comprehensive genomic profiling
• PI for multiple innovative immunotherapy and chemotherapy studies
• Member of ESMO, IASLC, and other prestigious oncology societies
• Recipient of multiple teaching and research excellence awards

Dr. Wolf leads the Medical Oncology Division at the Sourasky Medical Center – a major Israeli teaching hospital with high expertise in complex cancer care.

• Specializes in medical oncology and internal medicine
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Holds a degree from Ben Gurion University
• Gained extensive clinical experience in the Army Medical Units

Dr. Stepfansky leads the oncology inpatient unit at Tel Aviv's leading hospital, Ichilov, and participates in clinical trials for the newest treatments.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Directs inpatient cancer care at the Sourasky Medical Center
• Principal investigator for phase 1-3 clinical studies
• Extensive training completed at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv

Heads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center and is a top specialist in complex abdominal procedures.

• Over 35 years of experience of surgical experience
• Expert in both open and minimally invasive surgery
• Specializes in advanced techniques like the Whipple procedure

Professor Tamar Jablonski-Perec leads oncology at Hadassah Medical Center, with training at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

• Head of Institute of Oncology since 1994
• Specializes in breast cancer treatment
• Professor at Hebrew University's Department of Oncology
• Member of international cancer communities
• Awarded Hadassah Medical School scholarship

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

• Board-certified oncologist with extensive training in medical and radiation oncology
• Director of Gastrointestinal Malignant Service at Rambam Medical Center
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for international patients
• Completed specialized training in modern brachytherapy techniques