Dr. Sharon Peles — GI Medical Oncologist, Head of Gastrointestinal Cancer Service
Dr. Sharon Peles is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers. She leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Service at the Oncology Division of Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv.
Her clinical work focuses on complex and advanced gastrointestinal malignancies, including metastatic and recurrent disease. Dr. Peles is also involved in clinical research and applies modern systemic therapies tailored to each patient.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Sharon Peles specializes in:
- Colorectal cancer
• Rectal cancer
• Gastric cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Liver cancer
• Biliary tract cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Neuroendocrine tumors
• Metastatic gastrointestinal cancers
• Recurrent GI cancers
Modern treatment approaches include:
- Immunotherapy
• Targeted therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Personalized oncology
• Clinical trials
Clinical Experience
Dr. Sharon Peles serves as Head of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Service at the Oncology Division of Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv.
She completed advanced training at leading institutions in Israel and internationally, including Royal Marsden Hospital in London under Prof. Cunningham.
Dr. Peles works closely with multidisciplinary teams including surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and radiology specialists to determine the most appropriate treatment strategy for each patient.
Medical Approach
Dr. Peles follows an individualized approach for each patient. Treatment decisions are based on tumor biology, stage of disease, and the patient’s overall condition.
Depending on the clinical situation, treatment may include:
- Systemic therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Targeted therapy
• Combination treatment
• Clinical trials
Her goal is to develop a personalized and evidence-based treatment strategy.
Education
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Faculty of Medicine, Israel
- Board Certification, Clinical Oncology
- Fellowship, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK (2014)
Academic Activity
Instructor, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
Research and Publications
Dr. Peles is involved in clinical research in gastrointestinal cancers.
- More than 10 scientific publications (PubMed)
• Participation in international conferences
• Clinical research activity
Professional Associations
- Israeli Medical Association
• Israeli Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy
• Member of Helsinki Committee
Languages
Hebrew
English
Consultation with Dr. Sharon Peles
You may request a consultation and send medical records for professional review.
📞 Phone: +972-73-374-6844
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp: +972-52-337-3108
FAQ — Dr. Sharon Peles
1. What types of gastrointestinal cancers do you treat most often?
In my daily practice, I most often see patients with colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and gastric cancer. These are probably the most common diagnoses I deal with.
But honestly, it’s rarely straightforward. Some patients come right after diagnosis, others after surgery, and quite a few come after they’ve already received treatment somewhere else.
So the first thing I usually do is slow down and review everything carefully. Imaging, pathology, previous treatments — sometimes small details can change the whole picture. And surprisingly often, we do find additional options that weren’t discussed before.
2. When should a patient consult a GI oncologist?
I usually tell patients — the earlier, the better. Even if you’re just diagnosed, an early consultation helps clarify the direction and avoid unnecessary delays.
But in reality, many people come later. Sometimes treatment stops working. Sometimes side effects become difficult. Sometimes patients just want another perspective. All of that is completely reasonable.
In oncology, it’s not unusual to reassess the plan along the way. And honestly, that’s often when we can still make meaningful adjustments.
3. What modern treatment options are available today?
I usually tell patients — the earlier, the better. Even if you’re just diagnosed, an early consultation helps clarify the direction and avoid unnecessary delays.
But in reality, many people come later. Sometimes treatment stops working. Sometimes side effects become difficult. Sometimes patients just want another perspective. All of that is completely reasonable.
In oncology, it’s not unusual to reassess the plan along the way. And honestly, that’s often when we can still make meaningful adjustments.
4.Do you work with complex or advanced cases?
Yes — very often. A large part of my practice involves patients with advanced disease or after multiple lines of treatment.
These cases require a careful and thoughtful approach. I usually go through the entire history — what was tried, what worked, what didn’t.
Sometimes new options become available over time. Sometimes the situation changes in a way that allows us to consider something different. So even in complex cases, there are often still things we can explore.
5. Is it possible to get a second opinion?
Yes — very often. A large part of my practice involves patients with advanced disease or after multiple lines of treatment.
These cases require a careful and thoughtful approach. I usually go through the entire history — what was tried, what worked, what didn’t.
Sometimes new options become available over time. Sometimes the situation changes in a way that allows us to consider something different. So even in complex cases, there are often still things we can explore.
6. What should patients prepare before consultation?
If possible, I usually ask patients to send:
- Imaging studies
• Pathology reports
• Medical summaries
• Blood tests
But if some documents are missing, we can still begin. The most important step is to start the discussion.
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