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Top Specialist in Urological Surgery & Prostate Vaporization in Israel
Position: Senior Urological Surgeon
Hospital: Assuta Medical Center, Ramat HaHayal, Tel Aviv
Dr. Shalom Katz has professional practice over 35 years in non-invasive urological surgical techniques. He has found innovative treatment protocols for BPH without external incision.
Dr. Shalom Katz is consistently listed in Forbes list of the best Israeli doctors
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- Pioneer of Prostate Vaporization in Israel (TUVP – Transurethral Vaporization of Prostate) since 1995
- Laser prostate surgery (Green Light PVP)
- Endoscopic urological procedures
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) treatment
- Non-invasive prostate treatments:
- SPP (Suprapubic Prostatectomy)
- RPP (Retropubic Prostatectomy)
- TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate)
- TUIP (Transurethral Incision of Prostate)
- Laser surgeries
- Prostate reduction without surgery or anesthesia
- Thermal therapy for prostate reduction using microwave technology
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Education
- 1968-1970: Medical School, Montpellier, France
- 1971-1975: Medical School, Bologna, Italy – Graduated with Honors
- 1983: Fellowship in Endourology and Endoscopic Surgery, Long Island Jewish Hospital, USA
- 2006: Fellowship in Green Laser Surgery (PVP Laser System), King’s College Hospital, London, UK
Professional Education
1983 – Present: Senior Surgeon Assuta Medical Center, Tel Aviv
- Performing advanced urological surgeries
- Pioneer of prostate vaporization in Israel since 1995
- Over 5,000 successful prostate vaporization procedures performed
2004 – Present: Founder and Director of Men Health Private Clinic
- Specialized treatment for men with urinary disorders due to enlarged prostate
- Focus on non-invasive treatments without external incision
1987 – 1997: Founder and Head of Urology Unit Laniado Hospital, Netanya
- Established and managed the urological department
1983 – 2017: Urological Surgeon Maccabi Health Services
- Provided urological surgical services for over 30 years
1983 – 1993: Urological Surgeon Meuhedet and Leumit Health Funds
1983 – 1987: Senior Urologist Department of Urology, Ichilov Hospital (Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center)
- Managed Hyperthermia Unit (WIT) for prostate reduction using microwave technology
- Part of the development team for WIT device
1980 – 1983: Lecturer School of Nursing, Ichilov Hospital
- Teaching urology to nursing students
Clinical Training
- 1976-1978: Residency in General Surgery, Surgical Department A, Ichilov Hospital
- 1978-1983: Residency in Urological Surgery, Ichilov Hospital
- 1983: Clinical Instructor, Tel Aviv University
Achievements & Innovations
- First physician in Israel to perform prostate vaporization ( from 1995)
- Successfully performed over 5,000 endoscopic treatments using combined vaporization method
- Co-developer of WIT (Hyperthermia) device for prostate treatment
- Established innovative treatment protocols for BPH without external incision
Professional Memberships
- Israel Medical Association
- Israeli Urological Association
- Israeli Society for Endoscopic Surgery
Languages
- Hebrew
- Italian
- French
- English
Awards & Recognition
- 1983: First Prize in Urology – Rakovshchik Award
- 2018-2024: Dr. Shalom Katz in the list Forbes Best Doctors in Israel and Selected as one of the Top 5 Best Urological Surgeons in Israel by Forbes Magazine for 6 consecutive years
Note: The Forbes list is compiled annually after comprehensive research, based on recommendations from thousands of senior physicians in Israel who recommend colleagues in their field. To prevent bias, physicians cannot recommend colleagues from their own institution.
Patient Review Highlights
- Over 35 years of experience in non-invasive urological surgical techniques
- Personal medical consultation approach – each patient receives individual assessment including ultrasound imaging
- Short waiting times – treatment within two weeks of consultation
- Comprehensive patient support through all treatment phases
Clinical Philosophy
Dr. Katz emphasizes personalized medicine with a focus on minimally invasive techniques, providing comprehensive care from initial consultation through post-treatment follow-up. His clinic staff, working together for over a decade, assists patients and families with all aspects of treatment.
