Best Immunohistochemistry Doctors in Israel — TOP 14

Dr. Ofer Merimsky directs the National Center for bone and soft tissue sarcomas at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses immunohistochemistry to precisely identify complex skeletal and thoracic tumors.

• Deputy Director of the Oncology Institute at one of Israel's largest medical centers
• Former President of the Israeli Society for Oncology and Radiotherapy
• Trained in radiotherapy and thoracic oncology at New York Hospital in the USA
• Researches tumor immunology and pharmacology to improve diagnostic accuracy
• Member of the ESMO Sarcoma Faculty, setting international standards for cancer care

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.

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.

Professor Amit Tirosh heads the neuroendocrine tumor service at Sheba Medical Center. He uses immunohistochemistry to identify specific markers in complex endocrine cancers.

• Trained in endocrine tumor genetics at the National Institutes of Health in the USA
• Leads a specialized laboratory focused on bioinformatics and endocrine oncology
• Serves as an international expert for von Hippel-Lindau disease guidelines
• Published over 40 research papers in journals like JAMA and Oncology
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumors Society

Dr. Gal Goldstein leads the Department of Pediatric Oncology at Hadassah Hospital. He uses immunohistochemistry to identify specific antigens and tailor cancer treatments for children.

• Forbes listed him among the best doctors in Israel
• Heads the pediatric oncology and hemato-oncology division at Hadassah Hospital
• Specializes in precision medicine for solid tumors and complex blood disorders
• Member of SIOP – an international group setting pediatric oncology standards
• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious Tel Aviv University

Professor Beni Boursi is a high-level oncology specialist at Sheba Medical Center. He uses immunohistochemistry to identify specific cancer proteins for targeted treatment planning.

• Completed subspecialty training in oncology at the University of Pennsylvania
• Trained at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic in the United States
• Works in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Department at Israel's largest hospital
• Published research in Science and other top-tier medical journals
• Member of the American Society for Cancer Research

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. Avichai Shimoni, MD, is Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He is a hemato-oncologist with over 30 years of experience in bone marrow transplantation, cellular therapies, and advanced blood cancer care.

He leads a high-volume program for complex, high-risk blood cancers. He performs allogeneic and autologous transplants. He also provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. He completed a bone marrow transplantation fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

He is Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University and a Professor of Hematology. He has authored more than 250 scientific papers. His research focuses on CAR T-cell therapy and stem cell transplantation. He is often listed among Israel's Best Doctors (Forbes 2025 and 2026).

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.

Dr. Iris Kventsel, MD, is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant (BMT) specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She is an attending physician in the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT Division at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Her clinical focus is pediatric sarcomas, including Ewing sarcoma, osteosarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma.

She provides multidisciplinary care, including transplant and cellular therapies. She also uses current chemotherapy protocols and targeted therapies for complex childhood cancers.

Her research focuses on genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome, and cancer susceptibility genes. She has published in pediatric oncology, stem cell biology, and surgical oncology (HIPEC). She is on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Technion; Pediatrics residency, Assaf HaRofeh; Pediatric Hemato-Oncology fellowship, Sheba.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence, MA, MBBS, MRCP, is Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He has nearly 30 years of experience in precision radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

He is an expert in advanced radiation therapy and radiosurgery. He performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors. He leads Sheba’s GI Cancer Program in gastrointestinal oncology. He also provides precision care for lung and prostate cancers. He pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for severe pain from pancreatic cancer.

Training and credentials: MA and MBBS (Cambridge and UCLH); MRCP (RCP); Radiation Oncology fellowship (Thomas Jefferson University). Honors include the ASCO Young Investigator Award and Fellow of ASTRO (FASTRO). He has authored over 280 publications. He is Director of the Center for Translational Radiation Oncology and an Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Professor Dina Ben-yehuda leads the hematology department at Hadassah Medical Center. She is a pioneer in using immunohistochemistry to identify specific markers for malignant blood diseases.

• First female Dean of the Hadassah School of Medicine in Israel
• Completed a three-year postgraduate fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Received the Chief of Staff Award for her clinical initiative and leadership
• Expert in molecular diagnostics for leukemia, lymphoma, and complex myeloma cases
• Member of the International Society of Hematology and the Israel Society of Hemato-Oncology

Professor Polina Stepensky has performed 3,500+ bone marrow transplants at Hadassah Medical Center. This experience includes directing complex immunohistochemistry tests to diagnose rare blood cancers.

• Recognized by Forbes as one of the best doctors
• Heads the Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immunotherapy
• Specializes in treating children with rare genetic and blood diseases
• Known for managing high-stakes cases with extreme diagnostic precision