Doctors in Israel — Page 11

Dr. Nir Kleinmann directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a pioneer in kidney-sparing laser surgery for complex tumors. Forbes and ResultMed named him among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Kleinmann uses a unique dual-laser system to preserve organ function during cancer treatment.

• Completed urological fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University and McMaster University.
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for UTUC, kidney stones, and prostate cancer.
• Served as a researcher in the OLYMPUS trial for non-surgical chemoablation.
• Fellow of the American Endourology Society with over 60 scientific publications.

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. Zohar Dotan heads the Urology Department at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He is a primary pioneer of robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery. He specializes in treating complex cancers of the kidney, prostate, and bladder. Dr. Dotan leads the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society and holds a PhD in Genetics.

• Completed a specialized uro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
• Performs robotic radical nephrectomy and da Vinci robotic prostatectomy.
• Authored over 50 scientific publications on advanced urologic cancer treatments.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th best hospital globally by Newsweek.

Dr. Elad Jacoby is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T–cell therapy in Israel. He heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Jacoby specializes in treating relapsed and high-risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He completed fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

• Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center at Sheba Medical Center.
• Authored over 240 scientific publications in pediatric hemato-oncology.
• Board-certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Leads the integration of CAR T–cell therapy with bone marrow transplantation.

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. Pnina Langevich leads the National Center for Rheumatology at Sheba Medical Center. She is a former Vice President of the World Association of Rheumatologists. Forbes Israel has repeatedly named her among the country’s top doctors. Dr. Langevich treats severe cases of lupus, scleroderma, and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Served for 12 years as Vice President of the World Association of Rheumatologists.
• Functions as the Editor–in–Chief of the international medical journal Lupus.
• Specializes in managing treatment–resistant autoimmune and joint diseases.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Dr. Anton Wohl is the Director of the Brain Tumors Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor surgery. He completed fellowships at the Mayo Clinic in the USA. Dr. Wohl works at a hospital ranked 7th globally by Newsweek in 2026. He focuses on removing tumors while preserving neurological function.

• Performs awake craniotomy and fluorescence-guided surgery to protect brain function.
• Uses intraoperative MRI and functional brain mapping during complex procedures.
• Author of multiple peer-reviewed studies on glioblastoma and innovative therapies.
• Holds Israeli board certification and an active medical license.

Dr. Nir Peled is a top specialist in lung cancer immunotherapy based in Israel. He currently heads the Thoracic Cancer Unit at Davidoff Cancer Center. Dr. Peled manages the Research and Detection Unit for Thoracic malignancies at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in personalized medicine and immuno-oncology for lung cancer treatment.

• Winner of the MERIT award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• Chair of the Early Detection Committee for the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
• Completed a lung cancer fellowship at the University of Colorado Denver.
• Works at Herzliya Medical Center, a facility following international medical standards.

Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist

The doctor specializes in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries for gynecologic oncology diseases, focusing on conditions affecting the uterus, cervix, and ovaries.

Currently a leading oncogynecologist and surgeon at Herzliya Medical Center, the doctor also serves as the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Meir Medical Center.

Urologist, Surgeon

The doctor is a highly skilled thoracic surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques. Specializing in lung cancer surgery, the doctor has successfully performed over 1,000 complex thoracic procedures. The doctor is board-certified in thoracic surgery and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals, advancing the field of thoracic oncology. Additionally, the doctor is a member of several prestigious surgical societies and has been invited to speak at international conferences on thoracic surgical innovations.

Dr. Liron Eldor is a reconstructive surgeon at Rambam Medical Center in Israel. He directs the Head and Neck Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Department. Dr. Eldor specializes in microsurgery and complex breast reconstruction. He completed an internship at Baylor University in the United States.

• Directs the Head and Neck Center at Rambam Medical Center.
• Researches genetic causes of breast cancer and post-surgical nerve recovery.
• Member of the Israeli Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Works at JCI-accredited Rambam Hospital, ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals.

The doctor is a distinguished oncosurgeon with extensive experience in urology. Specializing in advanced surgical techniques, the doctor has significantly contributed to the field of urologic oncology. With a focus on minimally invasive procedures, the doctor has successfully performed numerous complex surgeries, improving patient outcomes. The doctor is also actively involved in clinical research, contributing to several peer-reviewed publications and presenting findings at international conferences.