Multidisciplinary Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center

This Israel melanoma center offers comprehensive and personalized multidisciplinary evaluations. It provides both surgical and non-surgical options for skin oncology treatment in Israel, including access to experimental therapies through clinical trials conducted by the Oncology Institute.

Leading the center are Prof. Ido Wolf (Head of Oncology), Prof. Eli Sprecher (Dermatology), Prof. Guy Lahat (Surgery), Prof. Einat Even Sapir (Nuclear Medicine), Dr. Orit Gotfeld (Radiotherapy), Dr. Eran Nizri (Surgical Unit), Dr. Daniel Kedar (Plastic Surgery), Dr. Yonatan Bar (Dermatology), and nurse coordinators Rozalin Forer and Mariana Maevsky.

If you’re at risk or notice symptoms of melanoma in Israel, we recommend visiting the dermatology clinic at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center for evaluation.

To begin melanoma treatment in Israel, send your medical documents to medtour@tlvmc.gov.il or submit a request via the website. You’ll receive a response within 24–48 hours, along with a preliminary price estimate.

Skin cancer is divided into two main types: non-melanoma (e.g., squamous cell carcinoma, hemangiomas, lipomas, warts) and melanoma in Israel, which develops from pigment-producing melanocytes. While non-melanoma skin cancers are often treatable, melanoma can be deadly if not detected early.

Common types of melanoma include superficial spreading, nodular (fast-growing), and acral lentiginous melanoma. Hutchinson’s freckle is another form seen in older adults, particularly on the face.

Melanoma Israel ranks among the top cancers in the country, with approximately 1,200 new cases diagnosed each year. It typically appears on the torso in men and lower limbs in women. Early-stage skin cancer in Israel is often curable, while advanced-stage melanoma is life-threatening.

• Fair skin and light-colored hair
• Freckles and large moles (nevus)
• Family history of skin cancer in Israel
• Excessive sun exposure and UV radiation
• Weakened immune system
• Xeroderma pigmentosum (a rare genetic disorder)

Age (though melanoma can occur in people as young as 20)

Warning signs may include:

• Changes in the shape, size, or color of a mole
• Appearance of new spots or non-healing wounds
• Bleeding, itching, or asymmetry in moles
• Swollen lymph nodes

If you notice any of these symptoms, consult an onco-dermatologist immediately.

Evaluation methods include:

• Full-body dermatoscopic examination
• Ultrasound, chest X-ray, CT, MRI, or PET scans
• Skin biopsy via scraping, needle aspiration, or excision
• Histological analysis and photographic documentation

At the Israel melanoma center, patients receive a CD and detailed report post-examination.

Skin cancer treatment in Israel depends on the stage and depth of the tumor:

• Surgical removal: The primary treatment for most skin tumors in Israel, especially effective for early-stage melanoma.
• Chemotherapy: Used to slow disease progression.
• Immunotherapy: Can extend survival and enhance response when combined with other therapies.

Despite advances in skin oncology treatment in Israel, the most effective intervention remains surgical removal during early stages.

Five-year survival for stage I melanoma exceeds 90%, while advanced cases have significantly lower success rates.

Dermatoscopy is a key diagnostic tool for early melanoma treatment in Israel. At Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, the Early Diagnosis Clinic offers full skin screenings and digital documentation, helping prolong life through timely detection.