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Leading Specialist in Urologic Oncology
Position: Senior Urological Surgeon | Specialist in Urologic Oncology. Former Head of the Urology Department (1990–2016)
Hospital: Hadassah Medical Center – Ein Kerem, Jerusalem
Prof. Podeh is in the Forbes list of the best Israeli doctors
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Qualified Medical Consultation
- Early detection and treatment of prostate cancer
- Radical prostatectomy
- Radical cystectomy (bladder removal)
- Reconstructive urinary tract surgeries
- He also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of:
- Prostate cancer and bladder tumors using non-invasive techniques
- Urinary tract infections and inflammation
- Urinary incontinence in both men and women
- Lower urinary tract symptoms and voiding disorders
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Professional Summary
Prof. Podeh is a renowned expert in urologic surgery with over three decades of experience treating complex urological conditions, including urologic cancers, urinary tract disorders, and prostate diseases. He served as Head of the Department of Urology at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem from 1990 to 2016 and currently practices as a senior urologist at the same institution.
In 1985, Prof. Podeh was the first to introduce extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for non-invasive treatment of kidney stones in Israel — a pioneering achievement that revolutionized urological care in the country.
Academic Position
- Associate Professor of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Education and Training
- Medical Degree: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Residency: Urologic Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Ein Kerem
- Fellowship: Urologic Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
Professional Affiliations
- Former Chairman (2000–2002), Israeli Urological Association
- Member, American Urological Association (AUA)
- Member, European Association of Urology (EAU)
- Member, International Society of Urology (SIU)
Clinical Interests
- Early detection and treatment of prostate cancer
- Surgery of the kidneys, bladder, prostate, and testicles
- Minimally invasive diagnostics for urologic malignancies
- Male and female urinary incontinence
