Dr. Yasur Iftach is the Director of the Oculoplastics Unit at Rabin Medical Center, which includes Beilinson, Sharon, and Schneider Children’s Hospitals. He also leads the Eye Tumor Center at Beilinson Hospital in partnership with the Davidoff Cancer Center.
Background and Expertise
Dr. Yasur focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the eyelids, tear ducts, and eye socket, as well as the treatment of eyelid tumors. With more than two decades dedicated to oculoplastic surgery, he has carried out over 10,000 operations, making him one of Israel’s most respected specialists in this highly focused field. His expertise and contributions have repeatedly earned him a place on Forbes magazine’s Best Doctors in Israel list. Since 2001, he has also managed his private practice.
Medical Training and Career Path
After graduating from the Hadassah Medical School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Dr. Yasur completed his residency in ophthalmology at Tel HaShomer Hospital in 1999. He went on to complete a fellowship in Baltimore, USA, at Sinai Hospital (1999–2001), where he trained under world leaders in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and orbital surgery. In 2013, he established the Eye Tumor Center at Rabin Medical Center, a multidisciplinary collaboration with the Davidoff Cancer Center. Since 2001, he has been directing the Oculoplastics Department at Rabin Medical Center.
Philosophy of Care
Throughout his career, Dr. Yasur has embraced the principle of specialization as the foundation of excellence in medicine. He believes that surgeons should dedicate themselves to mastering a defined area of practice in order to deliver the highest level of care. “A physician best serves his patients by focusing deeply on his field of expertise. This commitment ensures optimal results and reflects the standards of modern medicine.”
