Page 3 - Best Bone marrow transplantation doctors: TOP 88 doctors

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. 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 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. 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.

Specializes in bone marrow transplantation at Sheba Medical Center – one of Israel's leading hospitals for this procedure.

• Extensive experience in both autologous and allogeneic transplants
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for each patient
• Works within Sheba's advanced hematology department

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. Mahmoud M. El Zembely is a pediatric oncologist and malignant hematologist. He manages acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and chronic myeloid leukemia. He treats Hodgkin and non‑Hodgkin lymphomas, nephroblastoma, neuroblastoma, and bone and liver tumors. His work includes gonadal and extragonadal germ cell tumors, rhabdomyosarcoma, and non‑rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas. He also cares for rare cancers and survivorship.

Accreditations: M.B.B.Ch, Assiut University, 2006. Master’s in Pediatric Oncology and Malignant Hematology, 2011. Clinical fellowship in pediatric bone marrow transplantation, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 2015–2017. Doctorate, 2020.

Roles: South Egypt Cancer Institute–Assiut University: Pediatric Oncology, 2008–2012. Assistant Lecturer, 2012–2019. Lecturer, 2020–2024. Shefa Al‑Orman Cancer Center, Luxor: Head of Pediatric Oncology, 2020–present.

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical oncologist and hemato-oncologist. She provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Her treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. She cares for patients with breast, genitourinary, gynecologic, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.

Education: M.B.B.Ch, Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University (1997–2003). Master in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2008). Doctoral Degree in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2015).

Experience: Resident in Medical Oncology, Maadi AFMC (2005–2010). Visitor Resident, NCI Cairo (2008–2009). Consultant Assistant, Prof. Hussein Khaled Clinic (2010–2017). Specialist, International Medical Center (2011–2012), Wadi El Nile Hospital (2013–2014), and Maadi AFMC (2011–2018). Head, Clinical Research Support Team, Maadi AFMC (2016–2018). Major (2014–2016) and Lt. Colonel Doctor (2016–2018), Egyptian Armed Forces. Lecturer of Clinical Research, AFCM (2019–2021).

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.

Professor Zila Zuckerman specializes in hematology and bone marrow transplantation at Rambam Medical Center.

• Expertise in hematology and transplantology
• Professor-level qualifications in the field
• Practices at a leading medical center

Dr. Spielberg specializes in bone marrow transplantation at Assuta Medical Center, a leading facility for hematologic treatments.

• Oncohematologist with a focus on bone marrow transplants
• Works at Assuta Medical Center, known for advanced hematologic care
• Dedicated to treating complex hematologic conditions

Dr. Irina Zaidman specializes in pediatric bone marrow transplantation at Hadassah Medical Center, with advanced training from top institutions worldwide.

• Fellowship in pediatric BMT at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
• Board member of the Israeli Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Society
• Published several articles on pediatric bone marrow transplantations
• Member of European and American BMT societies

Performed over 3,500 bone marrow transplants – Dr. Stepensky focuses on saving the lives of children at Hadassah Medical Center.

• 28 years of experience of experience in pediatric bone marrow transplantation
• Recognized by Forbes as one of the best doctors in 2018
• Specializes in rare blood cancer diseases in children
• Known among patients as the one who 'transplants life'

Professor Dina Ben-Yehuda heads the Hematology Department at Hadassah Medical Center, pioneering bone marrow transplants and gene therapy.

• Specializes in molecular diagnostics for malignant blood diseases
• Honored with the Chief of Staff Award for exceptional service
• First female Dean of Hadassah School of Medicine
• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Recipient of the Healing with the Heart Award for patient care