Page 2 - Best Chemotherapy doctors in Israel: TOP 32 doctors

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. Hila Magen, MD, leads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit at Sheba Medical Center. She is a hemato-oncologist with over 35 years of experience. She is a leading Israeli expert in multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders.

She runs a program that provides personalized care and early access to clinical trials. This includes CAR-T therapy for high-risk and relapsed or refractory myeloma and amyloidosis. Dr. Magen is a principal investigator in point-of-care CAR-T studies. She brings new immunotherapies into routine care.

Training: Fellowships in Multiple Myeloma (UAMS) and Lymphocytic Leukemia (MD Anderson). Academic: Instructor, Tel Aviv University. Research: Author of 100+ publications, contributor to landmark myeloma studies, and reviewer for international journals.

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Abraham Avigdor, MD, is Director of the Institute of Hematology and Co‑Director of the Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. He is an international leader in lymphoma, CAR‑T, and advanced hemato‑oncology with more than 35 years of experience. His clinical focus includes lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and complex blood cancers.

He is a pioneer in CAR‑T integration. He leads cellular therapy and bone marrow transplantation programs (autologous and allogeneic). He also advances stem cell therapies and precision diagnostics, including PET/CT‑based prognostics. His work includes immunotherapy and targeted regimens and the development of innovative, data‑driven protocols.

He collaborates with LYSA, EMCL, and international PET groups. He has authored more than 130 publications. Key roles include Founder and President of the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group, former Chair of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group, and Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Ben‑Gurion University; residency, Sheba Medical Center; postdoctoral fellowship, Weizmann Institute. Awards include the Knesset Prize, the Israeli Ministry of Health Award, and the Sackler Prize.

Prof. Elad Jacoby, MD, heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. He is the Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center. He is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T‑cell therapy in Israel. He led one of the first national leukemia programs. He has almost 20 years of clinical and research experience.

He specializes in CAR T‑cell therapy, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, and high‑risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He leads international clinical trials and has authored over 240 publications. His collaborations include Johns Hopkins Hospital and the U.S. National Cancer Institute. He is an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University. He received his MD from Tel Aviv University, completed residency at Sheba Medical Center, and fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the National Cancer Institute. He is board‑certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. He serves on the IBFM CAR T‑Cell Taskforce and the Sheba Institutional Review Board. He leads the integration of CAR T‑cell therapy with transplantation.

Israel's leading specialist in lung cancer immunotherapy – Prof. Peled heads the Thoracic Cancer Unit at Davidoff Cancer Center.

• Fellowship-trained in lung cancer at University of Colorado Denver
• Received MERIT award from American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Chairs IASLC's Early Detection & Prevention Committee
• Specializes in personalized medicine and immuno-oncology for lung cancer

Internationally recognized pediatric oncology expert – Prof. Ben-Harush leads the Pediatric Division at Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital.

• Specializes in pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplantation
• Recipient of the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur in France
• Named one of the world's most caring doctors by the World Medical Association
• Member of children's oncology groups in the USA and Europe

Radiotherapy specialist with a dedicated focus on oncology at Rambam Medical Center.

• Specializes in chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments
• Works at Rambam Medical Center, a leading healthcare institution
• Committed to personalized cancer care plans

Head of the Breast Cancer Treatment Center – Prof. Jablonski-Perec brings decades of specialized expertise to Hadassah Medical Center.

• Received medical training at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Professor of Oncology at Hebrew University since 2006
• Former Head of the Institute of Oncology
• Member of multiple international cancer societies

Dr. Spielberg is a specialized oncohematologist treating patients at Assuta Medical Center.

• Focuses exclusively on chemotherapy treatments
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans for each patient

Dr. Zhevelyuk specializes in oncology and radiology at Assuta Medical Center.

• Experienced in chemotherapy treatments
• Works at a leading medical center
• Focuses on patient-centered care

Chief Physician of the Oncology Center at Assuta Medical Center – leading expert in chemotherapy treatments.

• Specializes in oncology with extensive experience in chemotherapy protocols
• Holds a leadership role at a top-tier medical center
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans for each patient