Best gastroenterologists in Israel: TOP 17 doctors

Prof. Nadir Arber is a top gastroenterologist from Israel with over 30 years of experience in the field. He is specialized in the prevention, early diagnostics, and treatment of GI cancers, with education from Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, and NewYork-Presbyterian Center. He has written over 300 papers on his research and is a member of numerous organizations in the field.

Dr. Auala Hubert is a board-certified medical oncologist and radiotherapist with 33 years of clinical experience. She works at Hadassah Medical Center and speaks both English and Hebrew. Dr. Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center. She is also a senior physician in the Oncology Department.

She earned her M.D. from Hadassah University Hospital. She holds board certifications in oncology and radiotherapy. Dr. Hubert has passed USMLE Parts I and II. She is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology, Israel Medical Society, and Israel Cancer Association. Dr. Hubert also serves on several medical and social service committees, where she helps advance cancer care.

Dr. Oren Shibolet is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and hematologist with over 50 years of practice. He is a leading expert in liver conditions and treatments, having served as the Head of the Liver Unit at Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center. He has a degree in general medicine from the Hebrew University, a specialty in gastroenterology from the Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, and is a member of multiple medical organizations. He is also an author of over 60 publications and 100 conference reports.

Dr. Ron Yulia is a specialist in gastrointestinal diseases with over 20 years of clinical experience. She treats complex conditions such as Crohn's disease, stomach ulcers, liver dystrophy, and pancreatic disorders.

Dr. Yulia is a member of the Israeli Gastroenterology Community. She has published 85 scientific papers. Her training and research highlight her dedication to gastroenterology.

Education

Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Specialization

2002-2006 - Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine I, Tel Aviv Medical Center

2007-2010 - Gastroenterology, Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Tel Aviv Medical Center.

Recognized experience

Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology

Additional education

2007- Weizmann Institute, immunology

2010-2013 - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA, immunology, microbiology and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Clinical experience

1998-2002 - military doctor of the academic reserve.

2013 - present - Senior Physician at the Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Tel Aviv Medical Center.

2014 - Present - Director of the Bacteriotherapies Clinic.

From 2017 to the present - Director of the Department of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

Academic experience

Senior Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Attending conferences

More than 60 conferences

Professional publications

More than 80 professional publications

Trade union membership

Israel Medical Association

Israel Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Association

American Gastroenterological Association

European Crohn's and Colitis Organization

Areas of special interest and activities

Inflammatory bowel disease

Bacterotherapy - research and treatment with fecal bacteria

Prof. Rafael Bruck is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and hepatologist with 40+ years of experience. He specializes in the treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, pancreas, gastrointestinal cancer, and biliary duct and liver abnormalities. He is a member of several medical organizations, including the American Medical Association.

Dr. Erwin Santo is an Israeli top rated gastroenterologist, an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of gastric and liver diseases. He has extensive experience in the field, including heading the Gastroenterological Department at Sourasky Medical Center and being a co-founder of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology, and the European Association of Gastroenterology, Endoscopy and Nutrition.

Dr. Bentov Amir is a pediatrician and pediatric gastroenterologist with over 22 years of clinical experience. He specializes in treating pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, and eosinophilic esophagitis. He is also skilled in performing endoscopic procedures in children.

Dr. Amir earned his medical degree at Tel Aviv University. He completed his training in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital. He lectures at Tel Aviv University and is a member of several professional organizations, including the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Dr. Amir is recognized for his clinical work and academic contributions in his field.

EDUCATION AND ADVANCED TRAINING COURSES

• 1989 - received higher medical education at the Hebrew University;
• 1995 - completed residency in internal medicine and gastroenterology at the Hadassah University Hospital.
• 2001 - 2002 - Internship with Professor Scott Friedman in the Department of Liver Diseases at Sinai School of Medicine in New York.

Today, Professor Rifaat Safadi is an outstanding specialist in the field of liver disease treatment, a member of the committee for the development of the somatic cell transplant center and the head of the liver disease unit at Hadassah Medical Center. The professor is a member of several international associations for the study of the liver and is the author of numerous articles in his specialty. Professor Safadi is a member of the editorial board of the scientific medical journal Clinical Science.

Rifaat Safadi is a laureate of many scientific awards. In particular, he has been repeatedly awarded the Hadassah Prize for studying the process of immune modulation of liver fibrosis using mRNA. For achievements in the same field, the professor received the Sharon Donsky and the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and Hepatology awards.

Doctor Shimon Reif is a highly experienced pediatric gastroenterologist in Israel, and is the Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Hadassah Medical Center. He has extensive experience treating liver and gastrointestinal tract illnesses in children, and is a WHO expert in the development of protocols for diagnosing and treating these conditions. Dr. Reif is the co-author of a novel method of non-malignant disease treatment and has published over 50 research articles on the subject. He is a member of various professional organizations such as the Israeli Pediatric Association, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

Dr. Yoram Bujanover is a specialist in pediatric gastroenterology who has over 45 years of experience. He is a Senior Specialist at the Pediatrics Department in Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital at Sheba Medical Center and is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the Israel Gastroenterology Association. He has a degree from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine in Tel Aviv University (Israel).

Prof. Eitan Scapa - Leading  gastroenterologist of Israel, a specialist in the treatment of diseases of the stomach and liver. Head of the  Gastroenterology and Liver tretment department at the Asaf-a-Rofe Medical Center.

Education and clinical experience:

•   Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University;
•   Passed internship on gastroenterology;
•   Trained in the Israeli and foreign clinics;
•   He has held various positions in  "Assaf-a-Rofe" Medical Center.

Membership in professional associations:

• American Gastroenterology Association;
• Israel Gastroenterology Association.

Professor Scapa is the author of many scientific publications and techniques, including the world famous was the so-called "video tablet" - a miniature video camera, is swallowed by the patient and allows to record images of the digestive tract.

Dr. Maor Lahav is a leading Israeli gastroenterologist and head of the Department of Invasive Endoscopy (examination using an endoscope).

Maor Lahav is one of the few doctors in Israel who performs radiofrequency ablation on patients with Barrett's esophagus. The essence of the method is that the doctor destroys cancer cells in the upper layer of the mucous membrane using radio waves. Healthy cells grow in their place.

Education

• Residency in Gastroenterology at Chaim Sheba Medical Center;
• Internship and laboratory research at the University of Chicago Hospital (USA).

Membership in associations

• American Gastroenterological Society;
• Israel Gastroenterology Association.

Oncosurgeon

Professor Fred Konikoff is a recognized expert in Israel on diseases of the liver, gastrointestinal tract and biliary tract and invasive endoscopy.