Zvi Cohen

Prof. Zvi Cohen is a neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology expert at Sheba Medical Center. He was honored in the Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors 2025 list. The specialist leads clinical research on novel drug therapies for malignant brain tumors. He also founded the brain tumor tissue bank at his hospital.

Neurosurgical Expertise

Prof. Cohen specializes in treating complex tumors of the brain, spine, and spinal cord. He treats both benign and malignant conditions of the central nervous system. His practice includes specialized care for pituitary adenomas and primary spinal tumors. The specialist also performs treatment for metastatic lesions using surgical and radiosurgical strategies.

The doctor uses high-precision technologies to help ensure patient safety and maximal tumor removal. These tools include:

• Intraoperative MRI for real-time surgical guidance
• Frame-based and frameless stereotactic brain biopsies
• Image-guided systems for precise tumor resection
• Stereotactic radiosurgery for non-invasive treatment — a method using radiation to treat tumors without an incision

Academic and Clinical Roles

Prof. Cohen holds leadership positions at Sheba Medical Center, focusing on oncology and surgery. He also teaches surgeons as a faculty member at Tel Aviv University. His roles include:

• Director, Department of Neurosurgery, Sheba Medical Center
• Director, Neuro-Oncology Unit, Sheba Medical Center
• Former Deputy Director, Department of Neurosurgery, Sheba Medical Center
• Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Tel Aviv University

Education and Advanced Training

The doctor completed his medical education and residency in Israel. He then pursued training in the USA. These fellowships provided expertise in imaging and oncological surgery.

• Medical Degree – Tel Aviv University, School of Medicine, Israel
• Residency in Neurosurgery – Sheba Medical Center, Israel
• Fellowship in Neuroradiology – Beth Israel Medical Center, USA
• Fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology – MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA

Research and Recognition

Prof. Cohen presents and publishes research to improve surgical outcomes and precision. His work focuses on intraoperative monitoring and treating cerebral edema, which is brain swelling caused by fluid buildup. He also holds a board certification in neurosurgery.

• 2025 – Included in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list
• Lead Researcher – Clinical trials for pharmacological brain tumor therapies
• "The impact of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring on outcomes in spinal tumors"
• "Radiosurgery approaches for brain metastases and associated cerebral edema"

Professional Memberships

The specialist is a member of international and local neurological organizations. These memberships support the exchange of neuro-oncological techniques.

• Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO)
• Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons