Zohar Dotan

Head of Urology Department, Sheba Medical Center 

Expert in Uro-Oncology & Advanced Robotic Surgery

Why Patients Choose Dr. Dotan

Dr. Zohar Dotan is one of Israel’s leading uro-oncologists, internationally recognized for treating complex cancers of the prostate, kidney, and urinary system. As the Head of Urology at Sheba Medical Center, he combines decades of surgical expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver highly precise and minimally invasive treatments.

He is among the pioneers of robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery in Israel, helping patients achieve faster recovery, reduced pain, and improved long-term outcomes.

Areas of Expertise

Prostate cancer (including advanced and recurrent cases)

Kidney cancer

Bladder cancer

Testicular tumors

Adrenal tumors

Genitourinary sarcomas

Complex uro-oncologic surgery

Robot-assisted and laparoscopic procedures

Advanced Treatment Approach

Dr. Dotan uses a personalized, precision-based strategy for each patient:

High-resolution MRI diagnostics

Molecular and genetic tumor profiling

Minimally invasive and robotic surgery

Organ-preserving techniques whenever possible

This approach allows him to select the most effective treatment plan while minimizing risks and shortening recovery time.

International Recognition & Research

Author of 50+ scientific publications

Regular speaker at leading international medical conferences

Recipient of prestigious awards from the American Association of Clinical Surgery

Awarded for outstanding research in prostate cancer treatment

Leadership & Academic Roles

Head of the Department of Urology, Sheba Medical Center

Head of the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society

Assistant Professor, Tel Aviv University School of Medicine

Member of:

Israeli Urological Association

American Urological Association

European Association of Urology

Education & International Training

MD, Tel Aviv University School of Medicine

PhD in Genetics

Residency in Urology, Sheba Medical Center

Fellowship in Uro-Oncology and Laparoscopic Surgery,

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (USA)

For International Patients

Dr. Dotan has extensive experience working with patients from abroad and offers:

Comprehensive case review before arrival

Fast-track diagnostics and treatment planning

Multidisciplinary care at Israel’s leading medical center

Close coordination with international medical coordinators