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Dr. Ziv Tsafrir

Dr. Ziv Tsafrir

Surgical Oncologist ·
, Herzliya, Israel


Languages Spoken: Hebrew , English

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About Dr. Ziv Tsafrir

Condition Treated by Dr. Ziv Tsafrir

Some of the conditions surgical oncologist Ziv Tsafrir treats are:

  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Colorectal or Colon Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Meningiomas
  • Skin Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Oral or Mouth Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Ependymomas
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Mixed Gliomas

The goal of breast cancer surgery is to excise the tumor and a portion of the surrounding tissues while conserving the breast. Breast cancer surgery methods may vary in the amount of breast tissue which is removed with the tumor. This depends on the overall tumor location, how far it has spread, as well as one’s personal feelings. The surgeons also remove some lymph nodes under this arm so that these can be removed. This helps your doctor to plan your treatment.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Ziv Tsafrir

People may experience both symptoms and signs of cancer, and this shows that something is going abnormal in the body. Also, recognizing these indicators could lead to an earlier diagnosis of the disease and possibly of better treatment. When cancer grows, the organs, nerves, and blood vessels are a little compressed, which can lead to signs and symptoms. Although there may be different symptoms in different types of cancer, some general symptoms of cancer include:

  • Losing weight without trying
  • Chest pain
  • Coughing up blood, even a small amount
  • A new cough that doesn't go away
  • Hoarseness
  • Headache
  • Bone pain
  • Shortness of breath

Operating hours of Dr. Ziv Tsafrir

Dr Ziv Tsafrir works from 11 am to 6 pm on all days of the week, except Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. Ziv Tsafrir

The list of popular procedures that Dr Ziv Tsafrir performs for cancer treatment are given below

  • Cervical Cancer Treatment
  • Ovarian Cancer Treatment

The doctor has rich experience in performing complex cases with accuracy. The surgeon has performed a large number of procedures with a high success rate and adheres to medical protocols to ensure patient safety and speedy recovery. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient has a speedy recovery. There are two types of cancer surgery - minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. In open surgery, a surgical oncologist makes a large incision, to remove the tumor and some of the adjacent healthy tissues. Minimally invasive surgery involves laser surgery, cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery.

Qualification

  • 1998-2004 Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
  • 2000 B.Med.Sci., Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
  • 2005 M.D. Certification, Sackler School of Medicine, Degree thesis: ""Ureteral Obstruction Following Renal Transplantation: Evaluation of Risk Factors and Efficacy of Percutaneous Dilations by Invasive Radiology Treatment""
  • 2004-2005 Internship, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel
  • 2006- 2012 Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
  • 2013-2016 Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.
  • Academic

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Herzliya Medical Center

Memberships (3)

  • American Association for Gynecologic Minimally Invasive Surgery - AAGL
  • Israeli Society of Gynecological Endoscopy

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Procedures Performed

Cervical Cancer Treatment
Head & Neck Cancer Treatment
Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Ziv Tsafrir is a specialized Surgical Oncologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Herzliya, Israel.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Ziv Tsafrir is one of the most sought after specialists in Israel and has over years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Surgical Oncologist

A surgical oncologist is a general surgeon with training in various procedures for diagnosing or removing cancerous growths. The common procedures performed by a surgical oncologist are biopsy and surgery for the removal of cancerous growth. Surgical oncologists choose to perform surgeries to find out the locations where cancer has spread. While treating cancer, a surgical oncologist might remove cancerous tumors and surrounding healthy tissues, and nearby lymph nodes. The surgical procedures used will vary depending on the aim of the surgery. Surgical oncologists might do minimally invasive procedures or open surgeries.

Some of the most common test performed for the diagnosis of cancer are:

  • Biopsy
  • Cancer Screening
  • Physical Exam
  • Imaging Tests
  • Laboratory Tests

In most cases, surgical oncologists need to perform a biopsy in order to diagnose cancer. In this procedure, the doctor removes a part of the body tissues to examine under a microscope. The doctor then does other tests to check if the tissue is cancer.

Your primary doctor will refer you to a surgical oncologist when he finds your symptoms similar to that of cancer. The surgical oncologist will tell you to get some tests done to diagnose cancer. If cancer is diagnosed, the doctor will design your treatment plan which will include some surgical procedures. An individual needs to consult a surgical oncologist in case of below situations:

  1. Unusual cancer like head or neck cancer.
  2. Complex cancer can spread to multiple body parts.
  3. Cancer recurrence
  4. Cancer that is difficult to treat
  5. For in-depth evaluation and treatment plan
  6. You want a second opinion about cancer diagnosis

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