Gil Raviv

Prof. Gil Raviv, MD, PhD

Director, Andrology Unit – Sheba Medical Center

Leading Expert in Male Fertility, Sexual Medicine & Reconstructive Urology

Prof. Gil Raviv is a renowned urologist and andrology specialist, with extensive international training and decades of clinical experience in male fertility, sexual health, and reconstructive urology.

He serves as Director of the Andrology Unit and Senior Physician at the Department of Urology and Sexual Rehabilitation Unit at Sheba Medical Center. Prof. Raviv has been recognized among the Best Doctors in Israel (Forbes 2024) for his outstanding contributions to urology and andrology.

Areas of Expertise

• Male Infertility & Fertility Preservation (Primary Focus)
  • Advanced semen analysis (WHO standards)
  • Testicular sperm retrieval techniques (TESE, TESA, MESA)
  • Semen cryopreservation and optimization
• Sexual Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
  • Comprehensive treatment of sexual dysfunction in men and women
  • Management of conditions related to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hormonal disorders
• Reconstructive Urology
  • Advanced urethral reconstruction surgery
  • Complex urologic surgical procedures
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Advanced Clinical Programs

Under Prof. Raviv’s leadership, the Andrology Unit at Sheba provides a full spectrum of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, including:

• Comprehensive fertility evaluation and laboratory diagnostics
• Histological analysis of testicular tissue
• State-of-the-art sperm retrieval and preservation techniques

The Sexual Rehabilitation Unit offers a multidisciplinary approach, combining urology, sexology, and specialized nursing care to deliver personalized treatment plans for each patient.

International Training & Expertise

Prof. Raviv completed his medical education and advanced training across leading European institutions:

• Medical studies at University of Siena, Sapienza University of Rome, and Tel Aviv University
• Fellowship in Infertility and Impotence – Erasme Hospital
• Advanced training in Reconstructive Urethral Surgery – Ghent University Hospital
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Academic & Professional Leadership

• Professor, School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Director, Andrology Unit, Sheba Medical Center
• Senior Physician, Urology & Sexual Rehabilitation Units

Member of leading international societies:

• European Association of Urology
• European Society of Sexual Medicine
• International Society for Sexual Medicine
• International Society for the Study of the Aging Male
• Israeli Urological Association
• Israeli Fertility Association

Clinical Excellence & Approach

Prof. Raviv is known for combining advanced medical expertise with a highly personalized and discreet approach, focusing on:

• Restoring fertility and reproductive potential
• Improving quality of life and sexual health
• Delivering tailored, patient-centered solutions using the latest medical technologies

Prof. Raviv provides confidential, compassionate, and highly specialized care, helping patients address sensitive and complex conditions with professionalism, expertise, and trust.