Doctor information
Professor Raphael Feinmesser is an ENT Surgeon (Otolaryngologist) with over 40 years of experience, and one of the most respected specialists in the country. He specializes in the treatment of ENT organ diseases as well as Head and Neck Surgery, performing procedures on the parathyroid, salivary, and thyroid glands when necessary.
The Professor has a long-standing collaboration with the Assuta Clinic, where he utilizes regularly updated surgical equipment for his private practice. Due to his reputation, many international patients travel to Assuta to seek treatment from the renowned physician and receive high-level medical service.
Areas of treatment and specialization (otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, oncosurgery)
- Thyroid cancer (thyroid cancer)
- Salivary gland tumors
- Salivary gland stones
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Tongue cancer
- Oral cancer
- Apnea (nocturnal sleep apnea)
- Gaymoritis
- Sinusitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Thymus (mesenteric gland) cancer
- Otitis media (inflammation of the ear)
- Head and neck surgery
Education and clinical experience
2017
2016
2015
2008
1997
1992
1986
1986
1984
Academic and scientific activities
Professor Feinmesser is involved in teaching activities at the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine. He is also a well-known researcher, having published approximately 200 articles in international medical journals.
The topics of his work are diverse:
- Treatment of highly differentiated thyroid cancer;
- Specifics of performing Total Thyroidectomy (complete removal of the thyroid gland);
- Treatment of thyroid cancer in children;
- Approaches to treating laryngeal cancer in non-smoking patients;
- Treatment of papillary thyroid carcinoma;
- Particularities of using robotic surgery for thyroid operations;
- Early detection of vocal cord cancer, among others.
Membership in medical associations
- Israeli Association of Otolaryngology
- American Association of Otolaryngology (AAO-HNS)
