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Information about doctor

Svetlana Zalmanova is a leading Israeli oncologist-radiologist, a specialist in brachytherapy and radiology. She heads the radiology department at the Assuta Medical Center.

The practicing specialist has over 35 years of continuous experience. Basic specialization is radiation therapy of benign and malignant tumor processes.

Svetlana Zalmanova holds an honors degree from the medical faculty of the Moscow Medical Institute. She completed internships in prestigious Italian, Belgian, Portuguese, Dutch, Austrian, Slovenian and American medical clinics.

He is a highly qualified practical specialist, conducts research work, studies applied radiobiology, mastering new methods of clinical use of radiation therapy for the treatment of malignant processes.

Using modern radiotherapeutic techniques (for example, brachytherapy with vector influence on the neoplasm), the doctor achieves the most targeted penetration of irradiation flows, which leads to increased treatment efficiency. Thanks to this technique, it is possible to affect the tumor focus located in the deep layers, while preserving the nearest healthy organs and tissues.

Currently, Svetlana Zalmanova is an experienced and authoritative specialist in her field. She often consults and participates in professional discussions with colleagues representing different countries of the world. She writes scientific papers on radiation therapy and brachytherapy, and takes part in international congresses and medical conventions.

Education and work experience

  • Faculty of Medicine, First Moscow Medical Institute, Russia
  • Specialization in radiology at the British Radiotherapy Centre Cookridge Cancer Hospital, England
  • Internship in radiotherapy for brain tumors at the Brain Lab Academy Radiotherapy Training, Germany
  • Internship in IMRT/RA, using Varian at the Copenhagen Clinic, Denmark
  • Advanced training in leading clinics in Europe and the USA

Membership in international organizations

  • Israel Medical Association (IMA)
  • Israel Society of Clinical Oncologists and Radiotherapists (ISCORT)
  • European Society of Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO)
  • American Society of Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
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