Yaakov Shechter
Tel Aviv, IsraelDoctor's speciality:
Oncologist
About the doctor
Experience
more than 37 years
Professor Yaakov Shechter is a world-leading specialist in the treatment of skin cancer, particularly in the treatment of all stages of melanoma, considered the most aggressive malignant tumor. He is the founder and head of the Ella Institute, where research and treatment of melanoma are conducted. In his practice, he applies immunotherapy as one of the innovative methods for treating metastatic melanoma at stage 3 or 4. It is performed on an outpatient basis, with each session lasting about an hour. During such treatment, in addition to high effectiveness, a low frequency and sometimes an almost complete absence of side effects are noted.
Professional interests: melanoma, skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma
Education
1977 — Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University (Jerusalem)
1983 — Residency in clinical oncology and radiotherapy at Rabin Medical Center (Beilinson)
1985 — Specialization in oncodermatology at Ichilov Medical Center
Work experience
1992 — Deputy head of the oncology department at Sheba Hospital
2004 — Head of the Ella Institute — Center for Research and Treatment of Skin Cancer and Melanoma
2008 — Private practice in the oncology department at Assuta Clinic
Member of the Israel Association of Oncology and Clinical Radiation Therapy (ISCORT)
Member of the Israel Association for the Fight Against Melanoma
Member of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)
Member of the International Melanoma Early Clinical Trials Group