![](https://assutaeurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ofer-merimskij.jpg)
Professor Ofer is a distinguished oncologist and head of the soft tissue and bone sarcoma unit at the clinic. Total medical experience – more than 40 years.
Ofer Merimsky is a world-class professional. A great supporter of the introduction of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach: when additional subspecialists (orthopedic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other related fields) are involved in the treatment of oncological diseases. This approach is widespread both in Israel and around the world.
A specialist with an excellent education. He graduated with honors from the Medical Faculty of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. After graduation, he had a long internship in Israel and abroad in the largest medical institutions. Advanced in the application of radiation and brachytherapy.
He served in the Israel Defense Forces as a military doctor for special units.
Today, Ofer Merimsky is a professor of medicine and one of the most respected authorities in the field of oncology. Thousands of patients received an additional chance for life and recovery thanks to the unique talent and the highest professionalism of Ofer Merimsky.
A brilliant and experienced clinician. He successfully combines daily medical practice with scientific activities. He is a speaker at international symposiums and conferences and has published over 120 scientific monographs and articles in leading medical journals.
He speaks three languages fluently: English, French and Hebrew.
Key areas of expertise
- Treatment of all kinds and types of sarcomas (osteosarcoma, liposarcoma, leiomyosarcoma, angiosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and others)
- Brain tumors
- Tumors of the spine
- Cancer of the lungs and chest organs
- Uterine cancer
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Education
- Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
- Residency in General Oncology and Radiation Therapy, Israel
- Internship in oncology and brachytherapy at New York Cancer Center, USA
- Internship in the treatment of bone and soft tissue sarcomas at the Institute of Oncology Gustave Russi in Paris, France
- Membership in international associations
- Israeli Association for Clinical Oncology and Radiation Therapy (ISCORT)
- Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS)
- European Society of Clinical Oncology (ESMO)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)