Best Operation by doctor's recommendation Doctors Worldwide — TOP 35

35+ years pioneering bone marrow transplantation – Prof. Nagler founded Israel's first public cord blood bank and performed its first cord blood transplants.

• Director Emeritus of Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center
• Developed reduced-intensity transplant protocolsEasy told me not to include that fact for blood disorders
• Former Chair of EBMT's Acute Leukemia Working Party – Europe's top transplant research group
• Trained at Stanford University Hospital in hematology and transplantation
• Published extensively in leading journals like Blood and Leukemia

Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

Associate Professor Enes Duman specializes in interventional radiology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Over 15 years of experience of experience in interventional radiology
• Trained at Baskent University – a leading medical institution
• Previously served as lecturer at Baskent University Konya
• Expert in minimally invasive image-guided procedures

Dr. Alon Friedlander is a leading orthopedic spine surgeon listed among Israel’s Top Doctors by Forbes. He serves as the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Friedlander treats complex spinal disorders in both adult and pediatric patients. He uses both minimally invasive and open surgical techniques for precision care.

• Specializes in scoliosis surgery and complex spinal deformity correction.
• Treats primary and metastatic spinal tumors using advanced surgical techniques.
• Completed fellowships in spine surgery in the USA, France, and Hong Kong.
• Consultant for elite Israeli soccer teams and the Spartak Basketball Club.

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Almog Ben-Yaacov has performed over 200 HIPEC procedures at Sheba Medical Center, specializing in cytoreductive surgery for complex abdominal cancers.

• Board-certified in general surgery and surgical oncology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Expert in NanoKnife irreversible electroporation technique
• Completed ESSO-certified HIPEC surgery course in Hamburg

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Performed Turkey's first zygomatic, pterygoid, and transnasal implant cases – Dr. Shahin specializes in complex jaw reconstructions at WestDent Clinic.

• Associate professor in maxillofacial surgery at Izmir Katip Celebi University
• 100+ patients treated with zygomatic/pterygoid/transnasal implants
• Published 50+ papers on implantology and regenerative therapies
• Conducts cadaver courses on advanced implant techniques

Dr. Topaloglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries, having trained at Universite Libre Bruxelles Erasmus Hospital.

• 28 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in metabolic and obesity surgery
• Former Chief of Surgery Clinic in Switzerland
• Skilled in oncologic and breast surgeries
• Member of NPISTANBUL Hospital’s surgical team

Dr Yosaphon Vichienvanitchkul treats a wide range of acute and long-term medical conditions with expertise in general internal medicine at Intrarat Hospital.

• Doctor of Medicine from Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University
• Certificate in Internal Medicine from Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital
• Specializes in both acute and chronic medical conditions

Associate Professor Ozkan Onuk has over 21 years of experience of urology experience with extensive research in urinary and prostate conditions.

• Published 25+ articles in international refereed journals
• Specializes in nerve-sparing and minimally invasive techniques
• Faculty member at Yeni Yüzyıl University

Dr. Yavuz specializes in nephrology with fellowship training in critical care nephrology and transplantation at San Bortolo Hospital in Italy.

• Associate Professor at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of European Society of Nephrology and International Society of Nephrology
• Trained in internal medicine at Akdeniz University

Specializes in spine surgery with a focus on scoliosis and kyphosis – trained at Chicago Loyola University.

• Expert in childhood spinal diseases and degenerative spine conditions
• Completed specialized training in microsurgery and fracture management
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Boaz Liberman is the Director of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas in adults and children. Dr. Liberman was recognized in the Forbes list of top doctors in Israel. He focuses on limb-sparing cancer surgery combined with functional reconstruction. Dr. Liberman completed fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

• Performs complex joint reconstruction and revision hip or knee replacements.
• Uses MRgFUS to treat bone conditions with imaging-guided ultrasound.
• Treats childhood tumors like Ewing's sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Member of the American and European Associations of Tissue Banks.

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in clinical trials and research.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in 8+ international clinical trials for various cancers
• Published multiple research articles on oncology treatments
• Specializes in breast cancer, lung cancer, and rare tumors

Prof. Ben Boursi specializes in gastrointestinal oncology at Sheba Medical Center, focusing on microbiome research in cancer treatment.

• Trained in Gastrointestinal Oncology and Cancer Epidemiology at University of Pennsylvania
• Founder of the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group
• Published research in top journals like Science
• Developed predictive models for early detection of colorectal and pancreatic cancers

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. 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.