Traitements à Jérusalem (Israël)

Dr. Michael Lotem leads the Melanoma and Cancer Immunotherapy Center at Hadassah Medical Center. He specializes in advanced immunotherapy for melanoma. He is known for his research on SLAM receptors and their role in anti-cancer immune responses. Dr. Lotem has published widely in leading medical journals.

He heads a multidisciplinary team that uses clinical data and patient samples to advance research. Under his leadership, the center has improved patient outcomes with new therapies. The center is now recognized as a leader in cancer immunotherapy.

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.

RESEARCH ACTIVITY

1998–2000 — Conducted research on the genesis of cancer at The Royal Marsden Hospital (England).

PUBLICATIONS

Authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals. Selected topics include:

Oncotype Dx Recurrence Score in BRCA1/2 germline mutation carriers with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

TP53 missense mutation recurrence in cancer patients of Arab descent.

Adjuvant autologous vaccine for stage III microscopic melanoma: biomarker survival and enhanced response to CTLA-4 blockade.

Prognostic significance of (R)CA15-3 assay in primary breast cancer.

Diagnostic and prognostic value of comparative thymidine kinase 1 (TK1) activity assays in breast cancer patient serum.

Complete remission in a BRCA2 mutation carrier with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma treated with cisplatin.

Autologous vaccine-induced antitumor and self-reactive immune responses in melanoma: impact on patient survival and dependence on MHC class II expression.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Israeli Society of Clinical Oncology

Israel Medical Association

AWARDS & GRANTS

Cancer Genetics Research Foundation Award

Landau Prize

Judith Segal Memorial Award

Core Specializations

Oncology:

Head and neck tumors

Thyroid cancer

Personalized biological and immunotherapy

Treatment of recurrent cancer and spinal metastases

Radiotherapy

Education

1998 — Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University (Jerusalem, Israel).
2016 — Six-month advanced training course in radiosurgery with a special focus on modern methods of focused radiotherapy for spinal and malignant thyroid tumors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York, USA).

Professional Experience

1998–1999 — Internship at Hadassah University Hospital (Jerusalem, Israel).
1999–2005 — Specialization in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at Rabin Medical Center (Petah Tikva, Israel).
2005–2009 — Specialization in oncology and radiotherapy at the Davidoff Cancer Center (Rabin Medical Center).
2006–2008 — Fellowship at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, USA) in multidisciplinary cancer treatment.
2008 — Fellowship in head and neck tumor brachytherapy at Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, USA).
2009–2012 — Head of the Head and Neck Oncology Clinic at the Davidoff Cancer Center.
2013–2019 — Chief of the Head and Neck Oncology Division and Deputy Head of the Radiotherapy Department at the Davidoff Cancer Center.
Since 2019 — Director of the Oncology Department and Sharett Cancer Institute at Hadassah University Hospital.

Le professeur Zvi Israel est un neurochirurgien renommé et l'un des meilleurs médecins d'Israël selon Forbes. Il est expert en neurochirurgie fonctionnelle et possède une vaste expérience dans le traitement de la dépression chronique, des acouphènes, de l'épilepsie et des dysfonctionnements moteurs. Il est le directeur de l'unité de chirurgie fonctionnelle et réparatrice du centre médical Hadassah et est l'auteur de plus de 70 articles sur la neurochirurgie. Le professeur Israël est membre de la Société israélienne de neurochirurgie et de la Société israélienne de médecine palliative.

Dr. Vladimir Yutkin, MD, is the Director of Urologic Oncology, Robotic, and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at Hadassah Medical Center. He has over 20 years of experience treating urological cancers. Dr. Yutkin also co-directs the Endo-Urology Society Fellowship. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Dr. Yutkin graduated from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1996. He has performed many successful procedures, helping to improve patient survival and recovery. Dr. Yutkin speaks English, Hebrew, and Russian. He is a respected leader in urologic oncology.

Dr. Irina Zaidman is a specialist in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Hadassah Medical Center. She has advanced training in pediatric residency, hemato-oncology, and bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Dr. Zaidman completed fellowships at Rambam Medical Center and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

She serves on the board of the Israeli Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Society. She is also an active member of European and American BMT societies. Dr. Zaidman has published several articles on pediatric BMT. She is known for her work in teaching and clinical research.

Dr. Jose Cohen is a neurosurgeon who specializes in endovascular and cerebrovascular surgery. He has performed more than 2,000 complex brain and spine procedures. He has achieved high success rates in treating strokes and aneurysms. Dr. Cohen is board-certified and holds several international accreditations. He is also a member of leading neurosurgical societies. He has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Cohen is known for developing minimally invasive techniques. His work has improved neurovascular care and earned him awards for clinical excellence and innovation.

Professor Alexander Margulis is a leading pediatric plastic surgeon in Israel. He is known for his skill in removing giant nevi and treating scars and injuries in children. With over 36 years of experience, he has performed more than 8,000 surgeries. Most of his patients are children. He leads the Department of Plastic Surgery and the Children’s Plastic Surgery Unit at Hadassah University Hospital.

His main areas of expertise are microsurgery, hand surgery, breast reconstruction, burn treatment, and correction of birth defects and injuries. Patients come to him from Russia, CIS countries, Cyprus, Greece, and Jordan. He is a member of both the Israel and International Associations of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Andrew Kaye is a highly respected neurosurgeon with 47 years of experience. He specializes in brain tumor surgery, skull base procedures, pituitary tumor removal, and cerebral vascular surgery. He has led the Neurosurgery Department at Royal Melbourne Hospital. He also chaired the Neurosurgical Service of South Island in New Zealand.

Dr. Kaye graduated from the University of Melbourne. He completed further training at Oxford, Royal Melbourne, Royal Children’s Hospital, and Cleveland Clinic. He has received the Ronald Bittner Award and the Medal of Honor from the International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies. Dr. Kaye is a member of several leading neurosurgical associations worldwide.

Dr. Samuel Moscovici is a top neurosurgeon in Jerusalem, Israel. He is known for treating Epidermoid Cyst, Schwannoma, and Neurosarcoidosis. He also performs advanced procedures like Endovascular Embolization and Stent Placement.

Dr. Moscovici has published 67 peer-reviewed articles in the past 15 years. His research shows his strong commitment to medical progress. He is highly rated in six specialized conditions, which highlights his skill and dedication to patient care.

Dr. Eduard Linecki is a neurologist at Hadassah Medical Center with more than 23 years of clinical experience. He focuses on neurology, polyneuropathy, and neurooncology. He has strong expertise in managing and treating Parkinson's disease.

Dr. Linecki earned his medical degree in 1996. He completed his internship at Hadassah in 2001. He is known for achieving good results in Parkinson's disease therapy. He is also skilled in treating complex nervous system disorders.

• 1989 - obtient son diplôme de médecine à l'Université hébraïque;
• 1995 - effectue son internat en médecine interne et gastroentérologie à l'hôpital universitaire Hadassah.
• 2001 - 2002 - formation auprès du professeur Scott Friedman dans le département des maladies du foie à la Sinai School of Medicine de New York.

Aujourd'hui, le professeur Rifaat Safadi est un éminent spécialiste du traitement des maladies du foie, membre du comité de développement du centre de transplantation de cellules somatiques et chef de l'unité des maladies du foie à Hadassah. Il est membre de plusieurs associations internationales sur le foie et a rédigé de nombreux articles dans sa spécialité. Le professeur Safadi fait partie du comité de rédaction de la revue médicale scientifique Clinical Science.

Rifaat Safadi a reçu de nombreux prix scientifiques. Il a notamment reçu plusieurs fois le prix Hadassah - pour son étude de la modulation immunitaire de la fibrose hépatique par l'ARNm. Pour ses réalisations dans le même domaine, le professeur a reçu le prix Sharon Donsky et l'Association israélienne de gastroentérologie et d'hépatologie.

Dr. Moni Shuvi is an Interventional Cardiologist at Hadassah Medical Center. He specializes in Valvular Heart Disease, with a focus on Mitral Valve interventions. Dr. Shuvi is known for his skills in PCI, Myocardial Infarction management, and Coronary Angiography.

He has performed more than 2,000 interventional procedures. His work has helped reduce patient complications. Dr. Shuvi is certified by top cardiology boards. He also takes part in international research on structural heart interventions.

Le professeur Simon a été formé à la faculté de médecine de l'Université hébraïque de Jérusalem. Il a suivi une formation avancée en micromanipulation des gamètes, en chirurgie laparoscopique et en chirurgie pelvienne reconstructive pour les patientes atteintes d'oncologie gynécologique dans des cliniques de premier plan en Europe et aux États-Unis.

Le professeur Alex Simon dirige actuellement le centre de fécondation in vitro de l'université Hadassah et occupe un poste de professeur associé en obstétrique et gynécologie à l'université hébraïque de Jérusalem.

• Déformations rachidiennes de l'adulte et de l'enfant;
• chirurgie rachidienne robotisée;
• hernies intervertébrales;
• tumeurs rachidiennes;
• traumatismes rachidiens.

Cours de formation et de perfectionnement

• • 1999 - 2002 - a suivi une formation médicale à l'Université hébraïque.
  • 2002 - 2005 - a obtenu un diplôme de maîtrise.
  • 2005 - a suivi des cours de réanimation cardiaque et traumatique.
  • 2006 - 2012 - stage et résidence en orthopédie à l'hôpital universitaire Hadassah.
  • 2010 - cours de base en traumatologie orthopédique.
  • 2014 - cours de vertébroplastie pédiatrique à l'Association orthopédique.
  • 2014 - a suivi le cours de leadership départemental de l'Association d'orthopédie.

Biographie professionnelle

Après avoir terminé son internat, il a travaillé comme médecin dans un camp de réfugiés (Kampala, Ouganda) sous les auspices du Mouvement mondial de la jeunesse pour l'Afrique (2007). Il est retourné à Hadassah, où il a travaillé dans le département d'orthopédie pendant son internat.

De 2013 à 2014, il a été chirurgien orthopédiste titulaire à l'hôpital du Bronx (New York). Après son retour en Israël, il travaille actuellement en tant que chirurgien orthopédiste dans la division orthopédique.

Utilisant activement l'équipement robotique, il a effectué de nombreuses chirurgies complexes pour restaurer la structure de la colonne vertébrale en collaboration avec l'équipe médicale de la clinique.

Activités de recherche

Il a participé à divers essais cliniques en Californie, en Suisse et aux États-Unis. Il enseigne à l'université de Jérusalem et à l'université Cornell-Vale, et est membre de l'Association d'orthopédie et du Congrès des vertébrologues (Milan). Il a reçu à plusieurs reprises des subventions pour mener des recherches dans le domaine de la vertébrologie. En 2017, il a reçu le titre de professeur associé. Porte plusieurs articlespubliés dans des revues scientifiques.

Le professeur Yigal Shoshan est un neurochirurgien expérimenté qui exerce depuis plus de 20 ans en Israël. Il dirige le service de neurochirurgie du centre médical Hadassah, a suivi une formation aux États-Unis et est un chercheur clinique qui a publié de nombreux articles dans ce domaine. Il est chargé de cours en neurochirurgie à l'école de médecine de l'Université hébraïque et membre de plusieurs sociétés médicales et chirurgicales.

Le Dr Beatrice Uziely est une cancérologue expérimentée, spécialisée dans le cancer du sein, le traitement des métastases, l'application d'hormones et la chimiothérapie. Elle dirige le service d'oncologie du centre médical Hadassah depuis 2001. Elle est titulaire d'un diplôme de biologie et d'un diplôme de médecine de l'Université hébraïque de Jérusalem, ainsi que d'une spécialisation en oncologie et en radio-oncologie. Elle est l'auteur de 59 publications consacrées à la recherche sur le cancer, a obtenu 11 subventions et est membre de plusieurs associations professionnelles.