Zvi Cohen
- 5 Excellent • 2 avis
- 37 années d'expérience
- Israël, Ramat Gan, Centre médical Sheba
Neurosurgeon | Director of Neurosurgery Department | Neuro-Oncology Expert
Included in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” List (2025)
Areas of Expertise
Professor Zvi Cohen specializes in advanced neurosurgery and neuro-oncology, focusing on both benign and malignant tumors of the central nervous system:
Malignant Brain Tumors
Comprehensive surgical and multidisciplinary treatment
Benign Brain Tumors
Precision microsurgical and minimally invasive approaches
Pituitary Adenomas
Advanced surgical management using modern techniques
Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors
Surgical treatment of primary and metastatic lesions
Brain Metastases
Image-guided tumor resection and radiosurgical strategies
Neurosurgery
Full spectrum of complex cranial and spinal procedures
About the Doctor
Professor Zvi Cohen is a leading neurosurgeon and neuro-oncology specialist, serving as the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center.
He also leads clinical research initiatives within the department, focusing on evaluating the effectiveness of modern pharmacological therapies for malignant brain tumors.
Prof. Cohen has extensive experience in performing complex neurosurgical procedures, including surgeries for tumors of the brain, spine, and spinal cord.
His surgical expertise includes:
frame-based and frameless stereotactic brain biopsies
image-guided tumor resection
use of intraoperative MRI for maximum precision and safety
He is also the founder of the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba Medical Center, contributing to ongoing advancements in neuro-oncology research.
Clinical Approach
Professor Cohen applies a highly precise, technology-driven, and multidisciplinary approach, combining surgery with advanced imaging and oncology expertise.
His priorities include:
maximal tumor removal with functional preservation
minimizing neurological deficits
use of cutting-edge technologies (intraoperative MRI, navigation systems)
integration of surgery with systemic and targeted therapies
Positions
Director, Department of Neurosurgery, Sheba Medical Center
Director, Neuro-Oncology Unit
Deputy Director, Department of Neurosurgery
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Tel Aviv University
Education and Training
MD, School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Residency in Neurosurgery, Sheba Medical Center
Fellowship in Neuroradiology, Beth Israel Medical Center, USA
Fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA
Board Certifications
Neurosurgery
Professional Memberships
Member of Society for Neuro-Oncology
Member of Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons
Research & Publications
Professor Cohen is actively involved in clinical and translational research in neuro-oncology and has contributed to multiple scientific publications, including:
The impact of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring on outcomes in spinal tumors
Radiosurgery approaches for brain metastases and associated cerebral edema
His work supports continuous improvement in surgical precision and patient outcomes in complex neurosurgical oncology
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