Zvi Cohen

Director of Neurosurgery | Neuro-Oncology Expert | Brain Tumor Specialist

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

Why Patients Choose Prof. Zvi Cohen

 Expert in complex brain tumor surgery (benign & malignant)

Maximum tumor removal with function preservation

 Combines surgery + advanced oncology treatments

Director of Neurosurgery at Sheba Medical Center (Top 10 worldwide)

Leads clinical research in modern brain tumor therapies

Uses intraoperative MRI & image-guided surgery for ultra-high precision

Areas of Expertise

Professor Cohen provides advanced treatment for:

Malignant Brain Tumors (Gliomas, GBM, Metastases)

Benign Brain Tumors

Pituitary Adenomas

Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors

Brain Metastases

His practice covers the full spectrum of complex neurosurgical oncology cases, including both primary and secondary tumors.

Advanced Surgical Technologies

Prof. Cohen utilizes the most modern neurosurgical techniques:

Intraoperative MRI — real-time tumor visualization during surgery

Image-guided navigation systems — maximum surgical precision

Frame-based & frameless stereotactic biopsies

Microsurgical tumor resection techniques

This approach allows:

more complete tumor removal

reduced risk of neurological damage

improved functional outcomes

About the Doctor

Professor Zvi Cohen is one of Israel’s leading neurosurgeons and neuro-oncology specialists, serving as Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center.

He also leads clinical research programs evaluating innovative drug therapies for malignant brain tumors, combining surgical expertise with cutting-edge oncology.

Prof. Cohen founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba, contributing to global research efforts aimed at improving treatment outcomes.

With extensive experience in treating highly complex cases, he focuses on delivering personalized, high-precision care for each patient.

Clinical Approach

Multidisciplinary care (neurosurgery + oncology + radiology)

Personalized treatment planning

Focus on maximal safe resection

Integration with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapies

Emphasis on quality of life and neurological function

Positions

Director, Department of Neurosurgery, Sheba Medical Center

Director, Neuro-Oncology Unit

Deputy Director, Department of Neurosurgery

Assistant Professor, Tel Aviv University

Education and Training

MD, Tel Aviv University

Residency in Neurosurgery, Sheba Medical Center

Fellowship in Neuroradiology, Beth Israel Medical Center, USA

Fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA

Professional Memberships

Member of Society for Neuro-Oncology

Member of Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons

Research & Publications

Professor Cohen is actively involved in neuro-oncology research and has published on:

Surgical outcomes in spinal tumors with intraoperative monitoring

Radiosurgery for brain metastases and cerebral edema