Oncology Institute

The Oncology Institute serves a broad population of cancer patients from central Israel and throughout the country. The fast-track appointment service enables patients to be seen for their initial visit within 48 hours of contacting the institute.

Patient-centered care units

The institute has specialized units for diagnosing and treating the following cancers:

    • Breast Cancer Center
    • Digestive System Cancer Center
    • ynecologic Oncology Unit
    • Lung Cancer and Sarcoma Unit
    • Urogenital Cancer Center
    • Brain and Nervous System Tumor Center
    • Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Center
    • Geriatric Oncology
    The following facilities provide a range of cancer care support and research:

    • Oncology Day Hospital
    • Inpatient Oncology Units
    • Radiotherapy Institute
    • Oncology Clinic
    • Cancer Genetics Clinic
    • Geriatric Oncology Clinic
    • Cancer Palliative Care Clinic
    • Cancer Immunotherapy Laboratory
    • Cancer Research Laboratory
    • Clinical Research Unit
    • The Center for Complementary Care and Integrative Medicine
    • Sexual Health Unit for Cancer Patients
    • Social Work Services for Cancer
    • The Pain Management Center for Oncology Patients

Coordinated patient care
The institute applies ultra-modern methods using multi-disciplinary teamwork, with close collaboration between diagnostic and treatment professionals.

The Oncology Institute’s care team offers multi-disciplinary follow-up clinics and conducts integrated care discussions with all patient diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up, care management, and support team members.

Patients can visit the day hospital’s urgent care center for immediate attention to high priority problems, including first aid, essential care or health issue resolution.

The institute conducts progressive research covering a broad range of cancer disciplines and treatments. The scope includes clinical studies at the Medical Center, Israeli and international programs, and basic science research in collaboration with Israeli research centers.

Initial appointments within 48 hours
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, we recommend that you contact us immediately to get timely attention and reduce the uncertainty related to your disease, treatment options, and prognosis.

Patients requesting an appointment can contact the main appointment line listed under the contact information below.

Documents to bring to the appointment

  • Physician referral to the oncologist
  • Pathology testing (biopsy) results
  • Imaging testing results (if available) including: CT, PET-CT, and MRI results

Patient rights

Every patient has specific rights. Patients can receive assistance in obtaining social benefits from the Ministry of Health. For more information, read the Patient Information & Services page

Department details

  • General assistance: +972-3-697-2065
  • Appointments: +972-3-697-4000 or *8801 ext. 2
  • Fax: +972-3-697-3721
  • Inpatient Unit: Sammy Ofer Heart Building, Floor 7
  • Day Hospital: Sammy Ofer Heart Building, Floor 7
  • Clinics: Sammy Ofer Heart Building, Floor 8
  • Radiotherapy Institute: Sourasky Building, Basement Floor -2 (minus 2), Wing B
  • Visiting hours: In coordination with the relevant doctor

Contact information

If there is no answer at the number you call, please leave a message.

For current cancer patients:
Fax: +972-3-697-4919

For new cancer patients only: 
Appointments: +972-3-697-4000 or *8801 ext. 2
Fax referral form and phone number to: +972-3-697-2002
E-Mail referral form and phone number to: icr-fax2mail-2002@tlvmc.gov.il

Submit an online appointment request form.

Service coordinator and general assistance
Tel: +972-3-697-2065 Fax: +972-3-697-3721

(Please leave a message if there is no answer.)

Breast Cancer Unit
Tel: +972-3-697-2061 Fax: +972-3-697-4798

Email: Onco2-c@tlvmc.gov.il

Gynecologic Cancer
Tel: +972-3-697-2062, Fax: +972-3-697-4789

Onco2-c@tlvmc.gov.il

Sarcoma and Lung Cancer Unit
+972-3-697-2063 Fax: +972-3-697-4789

onco6-c@tlvmc.gov.il

Urologic Cancer Unit
+972-3-697-2064 Fax: +972-3-697-3721

onco1-c@tlvmc.gov.il

Gastrointestinal Cancer
Tel: +972-3-697-3082, ext. 1 Fax: +972-3-697-3029

onco1-c@tlvmc.gov.il 

Brain and Nervous System Cancer
Tel: +972-3-694-7667, Fax: +972-3-697-4789

onco7-c@tlvmc.gov.il

Palliative Care
Tel: +972-3-697-2955, Fax: +972-3-697-4789

Pathology Clinic
Tel: +972-3-697-2064, Fax: +972-3-697-3721

onco1-c@tlvmc.gov.il

Oncology Clinics
Email: onco4-c@tlvmc.gov.il

Oncology Call Center
+972-3-697-4000 ext. 3 or *8801 ext. 3

General information and appointments

+972-3-697-4000 or *8801 ext. 2

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