When should you go to see a surgical oncologist?

After a diagnosis of cancer, surgery may be included in your treatment.A tumor or lump has been found and needs to be removed or biopsied.You desire a second opinion for your cancer surgery options.Because of your suspicious results and high-risk category (such as extensive family history),You've already undergone cancer treatments, and it is recommended that you undergo further surgery or have any remaining tissue removed.

What are the tests required before and during consultation by a surgical oncologist?

The tests required before and during the consultation by a surgical oncologist include:BiopsyImaging TestsCancer ScreeningLaboratory TestsPhysical ExamMost cancer patients undergo a biopsy to remove a sample of tissues from a body part for examination by a pathologist so that cancer can be diagnosed.

Dr. Michal Sarfaty - Surgical Oncologist, Israel: Online Consultation, Appointment, Reviews

About Dr. Michal Sarfaty

Dr. Michal Sarfaty is a board-certified clinical oncologist who specialises in tumor diseases of the urinary tract and genital systems, such as prostate, bladder, kidney, penile, and testicular cancer.
Her duties also cover management of the Stage I oncology exams on behalf of the Israel Medicine Association.
Her primary research areas are innovative bladder, prostate, kidney, and testicular cancer treatments and health economics in oncology medication therapy.
Dr. Sarfaty has authored over 30 major publications, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, European Urology, Annals of Oncology, and The Oncologist.
She is also a leader in translational and clinical oncology research.

Conditions treated by Dr. Michal Sarfaty

Prostate cancer
Bladder cancer
Kidney cancer
Penile cancer
Testicular cancer

Area of Interest

Surgical Oncology

Qualification

Medical Studies MD, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University (2003-2011)

Work Experiences

Super Specialty in Genitourinary Tumors, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (2019-2021)

Certifications (2)

Certified Clinical Oncologist
Certified Genitourinary Oncologist

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Procedures Performed

Adrenal Cancer Treatment

Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

Head & Neck Cancer Treatment

HIPEC

Lumpectomy

Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment

Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment

Papillary Thyroid Cancer Treatment

Penile Cancer Treatment

Prostatectomy

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) Treatment

Small Intestine Cancer Treatment

Vaginal Cancer Treatment

Vulvar Cancer Treatment

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Dr. Michal Sarfaty is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. Depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions, it may exceed the estimated time.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Yes. Our case manager will provide the cost estimate, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Surgical Oncologist

A surgical oncologist is a cancer specialist who employs surgery to stage, diagnose, and treat the disease. While their primary role is to excise tumors or affected tissue, they also collaborate with medical and radiation oncologists to coordinate overall cancer therapy.

After a diagnosis of cancer, surgery may be included in your treatment.

A tumor or lump has been found and needs to be removed or biopsied.
You desire a second opinion for your cancer surgery options.
Because of your suspicious results and high-risk category (such as extensive family history),
You've already undergone cancer treatments, and it is recommended that you undergo further surgery or have any remaining tissue removed.

The tests required before and during the consultation by a surgical oncologist include:

Biopsy
Imaging Tests
Cancer Screening
Laboratory Tests
Physical Exam

Most cancer patients undergo a biopsy to remove a sample of tissues from a body part for examination by a pathologist so that cancer can be diagnosed.

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