Sheba Medical Center (Tel HaShomer)

Sheba Medical Center, also known as Tel HaShomer, is Israel's largest and most comprehensive medical center, located in Ramat Gan in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. Founded in 1948, founded the same year as the State of Israel itself, Sheba has grown from a small army hospital into a world-class medical campus that is consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals in the world by Newsweek and named the best hospital in Asia and the Middle East. With 1900 beds and a comprehensive range of medical specialties, Sheba Medical Center (Tel HaShomer) is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, affiliated with Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine, and serves as a national referral center for complex medical cases with over 150 departments and clinics. The hospital holds JCI accreditation, confirming adherence to the highest international standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and healthcare governance. Israel's healthcare system is consistently ranked among the best in the world, with advanced medical technology, highly trained physicians, and a strong culture of medical innovation and research. These accreditations ensure rigorous quality management across all clinical departments. Oncology at Sheba is led by the world-renowned Cancer Center, treating over 20,000 new cancer patients annually. Treatment modalities include surgical oncology with robotic and minimally invasive techniques, medical oncology with cutting-edge chemotherapy, immunotherapy (including CAR-T cell therapy — Sheba was among the first institutions outside the US to offer commercial CAR-T), targeted therapy, radiation oncology with proton beam capability, and hematological oncology with bone marrow transplantation. The center participates in over 300 clinical trials at any given time, providing access to novel therapeutics. Cardiac Sciences encompass one of the largest and most experienced cardiovascular programs in the Middle East. Services include interventional cardiology, coronary artery bypass surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, valve repair and replacement, TAVI, aortic surgery, cardiac electrophysiology, mechanical circulatory support (LVAD, ECMO), heart transplantation, and comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation. The Sheba Heart Center performs over 2,000 cardiac procedures annually. Organ Transplantation is one of Israel's largest programs, performing kidney, liver, lung, heart, and pancreas transplants. The transplant team's expertise in living-donor transplantation and immunosuppressive management achieves survival rates comparable to the best international centers. Sheba's innovation includes pioneering work in organ preservation and tolerance induction. Neurosciences encompass comprehensive care including brain tumor surgery with intraoperative MRI and awake craniotomy, cerebrovascular surgery, functional neurosurgery including deep brain stimulation, spinal surgery, epilepsy surgery, and neurorehabilitation. Orthopedic surgery includes total joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, spinal surgery, sports medicine, hand microsurgery, and musculoskeletal tumor surgery. Fertility services include IVF, ICSI, preimplantation genetic testing, and fertility preservation. Israel is one of the world's most supportive countries for fertility treatment with advanced technology. Robotic Surgery utilizes multiple da Vinci systems. Gastroenterology provides advanced endoscopy and hepatology. Ophthalmology provides comprehensive eye care including corneal transplantation. Dermatology offers advanced treatments including melanoma management. The International Patient Division (Sheba Global) provides comprehensive services including multilingual coordinators (English, Russian, French, Spanish, Arabic), medical visa assistance, airport transfers, hotel arrangements, insurance facilitation, and telemedicine second opinions. Sheba treats approximately 15,000 international patients annually. While Israeli healthcare costs are higher than some Asian or Eastern European destinations, they are typically 30-50% less than equivalent treatments in the United States while offering access to cutting-edge medical technology, innovative treatment approaches, and some of the world's most experienced physicians. The combination of Israeli medical excellence, research leadership, and advanced technology makes Sheba Medical Center (Tel HaShomer) an attractive destination for patients seeking the highest quality medical care. Sheba Medical Center is approximately 20 minutes from Tel Aviv and 40 minutes from Ben Gurion International Airport, with excellent public transportation connectivity.