Dr. Sholim SPIEGEL is one of the leading oncologists in Israel, with over 30 years of professional experience. Over the years, the doctor has established himself as a world-class expert in the treatment of a wide range of oncologic diseases: GI organs, bladder, kidney, breast.
Dr. Spiegel is an excellent diagnostician – he is fluent in both traditional diagnostic methods in oncology and innovative high-precision techniques for early cancer detection. This helps to provide effective medical care and keep the disease from progressing. Sholim Spiegel focuses on chemotherapy with the latest generation of drugs, radiotherapy and targeted therapy. The doctor was one of the first to use HIFU therapy, which successfully fights cancer pathologies and saves patients’ lives. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) heats abnormal tissue up to 100ºC, causing cancer cells to be destroyed. Today, HIFU is considered one of the most effective and safe ways to treat the initial stages of cancer.
With the right regimen and precise administration of radiation therapy under Dr. Spiegel’s supervision, 81% of patients achieved recovery or significant reduction in tumor size and improved quality of life. This has made him world renowned as a professional in his field.
After graduating from the medical faculty of Novosibirsk University in Russia, Dr. Spiegel went to Israel for an internship. He gained invaluable experience in oncology at Ikhilov Medical Center, after which he perfected his skills in Israeli clinics. The doctor is currently the head of the medical center’s oncology department.
Sholim Spiegel does not rest on his laurels – he actively participates in international projects to develop new medicines. He studies how current drugs affect the body of patients and, based on the results, creates modern anti-cancer drugs with reduced toxicity. This helps patients more easily tolerate the long courses of chemotherapy required in cancer treatment.