Best Biopsy Doctors in Israel — TOP 40

Professor Ami Amit leads the Maternity and Gynecology facility at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in reproductive medicine and fertility diagnostics including biopsy procedures.

• Heads the IVF unit at one of Israel's largest and most reputable hospitals
• Provides expert diagnosis for complex fertility and reproductive health cases
• Supervises specialized biopsy and diagnostic screenings for women
• Professor at the Tel Aviv University medical faculty
• Member of the Israel Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Prof. Amos Toren, MD, PhD, MHA, is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and BMT specialist. He served as Director of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT at Sheba Medical Center.

He is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation. He holds a PhD in Human Genetics. He was Head of the Hematology Division at Tel Aviv University for two terms. He is a member of ASH, COG, ESPHI, EBMT, and CIBMTR. He also serves on the Ministry of Health Cord Blood Committee.

He led one of Israel’s most advanced pediatric oncology and BMT programs. The program treated children and young adults. His focus includes leukemia and lymphoma, immunodeficiencies, and rare cancers. He specializes in BMT and CAR T-cell therapy.

His translational research covers CAR T cells, cytokine-induced killer cells, pediatric brain tumors, and targeted therapies. He has worked with St. Anna, the NIH, and St. Jude. His publications include studies on pediatric SCT prophylaxis and PARP resistance.

Professor Arnon Nagler leads hematology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation and advanced blood disorder diagnostics including biopsy procedures.

• Board-certified in hematology and internal medicine with training at Stanford University Hospital
• Former Chair of the Acute Leukemia Working Party at EBMT
• Founded the first public cord blood bank in Israel
• Published hundreds of peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Blood and Leukemia
• Director Emeritus of Hematology at Sheba Medical Center – a top global hospital

Dr. Hana Golan, MD, heads the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) Division at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in childhood cancers, with a focus on neuroblastoma and other high-risk solid tumors.

She leads one of the region’s most advanced pediatric oncology programs. She manages complex, high-risk cases and practices at a hospital ranked in the global top 10.

She is the principal investigator of the High-Risk Neuroblastoma ESIOP protocol. She serves as an investigator in international Phase I/II trials and as the national coordinator of multicenter oncology protocols. She led the development of computerized chemotherapy protocols and patient databases to improve safety.

She earned her MD from the Technion. She completed residencies in pediatrics and pediatric hemato-oncology at Sheba. She conducted advanced research in transplantation immunology at the Weizmann Institute. She is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University. Her research focuses on cancer stem cells, targeted therapies, treatment-resistant malignancies, and cannabinoid-related oncology.

Dr. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Professor Dov Zippel is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist. He specializes in breast disease and melanoma. He leads the Meirav Breast Center at Sheba Medical Center. He also serves at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology. In 2025, Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list.

Expertise: advanced care for benign and malignant breast tumors. Minimally invasive and breast-conserving surgery. Surgical treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers.

Accreditations: MD, Tel Aviv University. Residency in general surgery, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowship in surgical oncology, University of Calgary. Board-certified in general surgery and surgical oncology. Research includes intact breast lesion excision and perioperative BRAF inhibitors for stage III melanoma.

Dr. Alon Friedlander, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and a spine and scoliosis specialist for adults and children. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Tel Aviv University. He is listed by Forbes among Israel’s Top Doctors.

He treats complex spine disorders with minimally invasive and open surgery. His procedures include anterior and posterior fixation. His focus areas are scoliosis and other deformities, tumors, stenosis and instability, and disc herniation. Education: MD, Tel Aviv University; residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris and University Hospitals of Strasbourg (France); Queen Mary Hospital and the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Hong Kong).

Advisory roles: IDF referral physician. Consultant to soccer teams. Specialist for the Spartak Basketball Club (knee injuries).

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in surgical oncology and complex abdominal procedures.

• Trained in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Performs biopsies for gastric cancer, sarcoma, and complex colorectal tumors
• Uses NanoKnife and microwave ablation for precise tissue treatment
• Board certified in both general surgery and surgical oncology
• Research author on peritoneal malignancies and advanced surgical outcomes

Prof. Zvi Cohen is Director of the Neurosurgery Department and the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert. He was included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025. He leads clinical research on drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded Sheba’s brain tumor tissue bank.

He is board-certified in neurosurgery. He trained at Tel Aviv University. He completed fellowships in neuroradiology at Beth Israel and in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson. His practice covers complex brain, pituitary, spine, and spinal cord tumors. He has expertise in stereotactic biopsies, image-guided resections, intraoperative MRI, navigation systems, and radiosurgery. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Prof. Amit Tirosh heads the Neuroendocrine Tumors Service at Sheba Medical Center. He uses precise diagnostic biopsies to identify rare hormone-producing tumors and hereditary syndromes.

• Trained in endocrine tumor genetics at the National Institutes of Health in the USA
• Leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Lab to improve diagnostic accuracy
• Served on an international expert panel creating clinical guidelines for VHL disease
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumors Society specializing in complex cases
• Author of 40+ medical publications in journals like JAMA and Radiology

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. Ari Raphael is a medical oncologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in thoracic malignancies, lung cancer, and breast cancer. Dr. Raphael won the ISCORT research grant competition for his work in oncology. He serves as a senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

• Moderates the Molecular Tumor Board for the Israeli Lung Cancer Society.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Leads genomic medicine projects focusing on advanced lung cancer treatments.
• Directs the oncology day-care service at Sourasky Medical Center.

Dr. Michael Shapira is a specialist in bone marrow transplantation at Sourasky Medical Center. He performs bone marrow biopsy procedures to diagnose blood disorders.

• Trained in internal medicine at Hadassah Medical Center
• Senior physician in bone marrow transplantation units
• Graduated from Hebrew University Medical School
• Expert in treating complex blood cancers and immune system diseases

Professor Oren Shebolet leads the Liver Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in diagnosing and treating complex liver conditions including autoimmune and genetic diseases.

• Directs the Liver Unit at one of Israel's largest medical centers
• Author of 60 scientific publications on liver disease mechanisms
• Presented findings at 100 international medical conferences
• Expert in liver transplant medicine and cirrhosis care
• Member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Professor Dan Grisaro heads the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in biopsies for diagnosing complex ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers.

• Performed research on early markers for cancer detection in gynecological cases
• Completed specialized training in gynecologic oncology at the University of Toronto
• Associate Professor at the Tel Aviv University medical faculty
• Authored 83 scientific articles and presented at 39 international medical conferences
• Member of the Israeli and American Societies of Gynecologic Oncology

Professor Yigal Volman is a leading gynecologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He performs specialized biopsies to diagnose gynecological conditions with high precision.

• Heads gynecological services at Tel Aviv Sourasky Hospital
• Professor of gynecology at Tel Aviv University medical faculty
• Published 80 scientific articles in major medical journals
• Author of 11 textbook chapters on reproductive health
• Member of several prestigious international medical societies

Prof. Zamir Halperin has published 150+ scientific papers and leads the Digestive System Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses advanced endoscopy for precise internal imaging and biopsy collection.

• Winner of the Bat-Sheva de Rothschild Prize for his scientific contributions to medicine
• Former Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists
• Completed clinical training in liver diseases at the Royal Free Hospital in London
• Specializes in diagnosing inflammatory bowel diseases and disorders of the liver
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association

Professor Garuz Osnat is a clinical professor at Tel Aviv University. She specializes in urological gynecology at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Performs cervical conization to treat dysplasia – a procedure involving a targeted biopsy of the cervix
• Graduated with honors from Sackler Medical School – one of Israel's most prestigious institutions
• Completed clinical research at New York Hospital under the mentorship of Professor Blaivas
• Specializes in diagnosing cervical dysplasia and pre-cancerous lesions through precise tissue sampling
• Senior maternal analyst at Aya MC – provides high-level diagnostic expertise for complex cases

Dr. Hughes Hyun is a board-certified surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in minimally-invasive techniques for biopsy procedures.

• Expert in robotic surgery for high precision during tissue sampling
• Focuses on minimally-invasive methods to reduce recovery time
• Practices at a major Israeli medical center
• Certified by national medical boards in surgery

Professor Jack Baniel is the Head of Urology at Rabin Medical Center. He specializes in urological biopsy and tumor diagnostics for kidney and prostate cancer.

• Heads the urological section at a major medical center
• Founded the oncourological department at Beilinson Hospital
• Member of EORTC, the European group setting standards for cancer research
• Professor of Urology at Tel Aviv University medical faculty
• Author of 100+ scientific articles on urology and cancer care