Leading specialists for esophageal cancer in Israel include Dr. Yuri Goldes, Dr. Alexander Beny, and Prof. Yaacov Lawrence. These experts provide advanced care at JCI-accredited centers like Sheba and Rambam, specializing in robotic surgery and precision radiation therapy for gastrointestinal malignancies.
- Dr. Yuri Goldes. Heads upper gastrointestinal surgery at Sheba and pioneered robotic oncologic resections in Israel.
- Dr. Alexander Beny. Leads GI services at Rambam with rare dual certification in medical and radiation oncology.
- Prof. Yaacov Lawrence. Chair of radiation oncology at Sheba and a Fellow of ASTRO with 280+ publications.
- Prof. Ofer Merimsky. Deputy Director at Sourasky specializing in thoracic oncology and novel clinical trial therapies.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Israeli specialists often hold dual qualifications in medical and radiation oncology, which is uncommon elsewhere. Dr. Alexander Beny at Rambam and Prof. Raanan Berger at Sheba exemplify this, allowing them to coordinate chemotherapy and radiotherapy more effectively for complex esophageal cases. This integrated expertise can be vital for tumors located near the heart or lungs.
Patient Consensus: Patients often mention how helpful it is to have coordinators organize every detail from airport pickup to translation. They feel relieved when specialists explain complex tumor biology and biomarkers in a way that makes treatment steps clear and manageable.
