Avi Hefetz

Assuta Medical Center
HaBarzel St 20, Tel Aviv-Yafo
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About the doctor

Began his medical education in Tel Aviv. Completed his education at Sloan-Kettering Hospital (New York, USA).

Currently serves as head of the Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology Department at the medical center of Assuta Clinic. Hefez personally made a significant contribution to the establishment of this department.

Is a member of the Israeli Association of Otolaryngologists, the American Head and Neck Society, and four other prestigious medical societies.

A popular lecturer. Engaged in teaching at the Faculty of Medicine of Tel Aviv University, where he is recognized as a leading lecturer in otolaryngology.

Actively conducts scientific work. Hefez has published over 60 studies dedicated to issues of oncology and surgery of ENT organs.

Specialization: treatment of laryngeal cancer, treatment of breast cancer, treatment of melanoma, treatment of skin cancer, adult maxillofacial surgery.

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About the clinic

“Assuta” is a network of private clinics in Israel, founded in 1939. Its flagship is the hospital in the Ramat HaHayal district, opened in 2009. The 10-story building houses 16 operating rooms equipped with the latest technology, 2 high-tech laboratories, 200 hospital beds, and 12 intensive care beds. Being a new building, it was constructed in accordance with current standards for safety and visitor comfort.


More than 1,500 physicians with many years of experience collaborate with Assuta, including oncologists, cardiologists, surgeons of various specialties, transplant specialists, and fertility experts. Patients can choose whom to consult — a regular doctor or a professor.


The demand for and quality of the clinics is confirmed by JCI accreditation and the patient flow: doctors perform more than 92,000 surgeries annually.


In the patient rooms and suites, patients can be accompanied by family or caregivers. All necessary amenities are provided, including a private shower and toilet, television, and Wi-Fi. Meals can be selected according to personal preferences.


The International Department assists foreign patients with document preparation, obtaining and extending visas if necessary, arranging transfers, and selecting accommodations.

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