Brain Tumor Treatment at Sheba Medical Center
Facing having a brain or spinal operation may seem daunting and scary. At the Sheba Medical Center we have world-class surgeons offering their vast experience in all sub specialties of neurosurgery to ensure you receive the highest level of care. Our department is a main referral center for all areas of Israel as well as for international patients.

What Brain Tumor procedures are performed at Sheba?
Sheba has 7 specialized neurosurgery units as well as a dedicated intensive care unit and various preoperative, outpatient and nursing clinics. Sheba offers neurosurgical operations in the following specialties:
- Benign and malignant brain tumors
- Benign and malignant spinal cord tumors
- Pituitary tumors
- Cerebrovascular surgery
- Stereotactic and functional surgery
- Radiosurgery
- Spinal surgery
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Management of head and spinal cord trauma
Why choose Sheba Medical Center for your brain tumor procedure?
The medical center is committed to providing patients with top-tier surgeons. Most of them have high expertise in the field and have been trained in premier medical centers at the United States and Europe. Sheba employs the most advanced surgical techniques and technology and we are continually conducting research and developing advanced medical equipment.
Sheba Medical Center is completely accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), the highest standard for international healthcare facilities.
Sheba – Ranked In The Top Ten Best Hospitals Worldwide

Tailored treatment with a personal touch
We understand that the success of a surgery depends not only on the surgeon’s expertise but also on how you are cared for before and after your operation. Our multidisciplinary team will prepare and inform you about everything you need to know before your operation and we will make sure you are given the best support and advice after so that you can return to your everyday life as fast as possible. In fact, at Sheba Medical Center we are conducting clinical trials on providing optimal rehabilitation to patients who are recovering from head injuries, spinal cord traumas and malignant brain tumors.
All neurosurgical patients at Sheba Medical Center receive treatment from an integrative team consisting of expert neurosurgeons, orthopedists, radiologists, oncologists, pathologists, coordinating nurses and social workers. The team of the Neurosurgery department works together with specialists from other departments of the hospital to make sure you receive a holistic and comprehensive treatment program.
At Sheba Medical Center you will receive:

The opportunity for a clinical consultation with Sheba’s medical staff prior to your arrival

A fully dedicated International Medical Tourism Division, including a personal medical coordinator and translator to assist you during your entire stay

Full assistance with transportation, accommodations, and visa applications
The surgery was performed by Dr. Cohen, Prof. Hadani assisted him. They are highly skilled professionals, attentive and wonderful people. We are immensely grateful to surgeons who performed the operation and to the endocrinologist for saving the life of my husband Gennady, as well as to all medical staff for the help and care we have received.
We strongly recommend for anyone who was diagnosed with a disease to apply to Sheba Medical Center/ “Magicians” are working there, the medical staff is highly professional, technologies are the most advanced, consultants of Global patient services are efficient and compassionate. Now we have friends in Israel and we call them our family. Many thanks to all of you!!! Deep bow for your priceless work for saving people lives. God bless you!!!
Goncharenko family, Ukraine
Who are the neurosurgeons at the Sheba Medical Center?

Dr Nachshon Knoller
is the acting director of the Department of Neurosurgery with research interests in the latest pharmaceutical therapies for traumatic brain and spinal injuries.
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Professor Moshe Hadani
is the ex-director of the Department of Neurosurgery and is also the head of the department’s clinical and scientific activities related to all aspects of neurosurgery.
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Dr Robert Spiegelman
is an expert in radiosurgery as well as general and pain neurosurgery. Sheba has a dedicated radiosurgery unit which employs the latest technology to destroy tumors precisely and effectively without the need for invasive surgery.
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Dr Zvi Cohen
is the director of the Neuro-oncology Unit and the head of a multi-professional team. He has many published medical articles on brain tumors and clinical researches on the effect of the latest drugs used to treat malignant brain tumors.
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Sheba Medical Center provides innovative, personalized medical care to patients from around the world. We are the largest, most comprehensive hospital in the Middle East and dedicated to providing advanced and compassionate medicine for everyone.
We welcome all cases, including the rarest and the most challenging. Our medical teams collaborate to provide the best possible health outcomes. From your initial inquiry through the long-term follow-up care, we are here for you.
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