Yuri Goldes

General Surgeon | Upper Gastrointestinal & Oncologic Surgery Expert

Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” list (2025)

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Yuri Goldes specializes in advanced surgical treatment of complex gastrointestinal conditions, with a focus on minimally invasive and robotic approaches:

Diaphragmatic Hernia

Advanced laparoscopic and robotic hernia repair techniques

Achalasia

Modern minimally invasive solutions for esophageal motility disorders

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Innovative laparoscopic and robotic surgical treatments

Pancreatic Cancer

Comprehensive surgical management using minimally invasive and robotic methods

Gastric (Stomach) Cancer

Precision surgery with advanced laparoscopic and robotic technologies

Esophageal Cancer

High-precision minimally invasive and robot-assisted resections

Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)

Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery using modern techniques

About the Doctor

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a highly experienced general surgeon specializing in upper gastrointestinal surgery, including procedures involving the pancreas, stomach, and esophagus.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, he is recognized as a leading expert in oncologic surgery of the upper GI tract, consistently applying cutting-edge laparoscopic and robotic techniques to achieve optimal outcomes and faster patient recovery.

Dr. Goldes has been involved in pioneering surgical procedures in Israel, including performing some of the first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas in the country.

He is also among a select group of surgeons worldwide who perform minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) using advanced laparoscopic techniques — one of the most complex operations in abdominal surgery.

Clinical Approach

Dr. Goldes combines:

Extensive surgical expertise

Decades of hands-on experience

Advanced minimally invasive technologies

with a strong commitment to personalized patient care, ensuring that each treatment plan is tailored to the individual needs of the patient.

Positions & Recognition

Deputy Director, Department of General Surgery and Transplantation

Head of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit, Sheba Medical Center (Tel Aviv)

Ranked among the Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons in Israel (Forbes)

Awarded Best Doctor of the Year (2019) by the Israeli Ministry of Health

Included in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” list (2025)