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Dr. Meni Brakha

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פנחס

, תל אביב

5.0

''I live in Tel Aviv, and my story with melanoma began several years ago. I was diagnosed and operated on at one of the major hospitals in the central region, including excision of the melanoma and a sentinel lymph node biopsy. I was told at the time that the sentinel node was clear, and I left that experience feeling that the disease was behind me. Later on, I discovered a lump in the area of my lymph nodes, and unfortunately the tests showed that it was a regional recurrence of the melanoma in the node. Beyond the fear of the recurrence itself, it was hard for me to understand how this had happened after the sentinel node biopsy had come back negative. The question also arose of whether the node sampled in the first surgery had indeed been the correct node draining the melanoma area, but at that stage, of course, it was no longer possible to know exactly what had happened. During the first treatment and the workup of the recurrence, I went between several doctors and clinics. They were all good in their fields, but I felt there was no single person who was my point of contact for melanoma and who held the full picture in mind — from the original surgery and pathology, through the imaging and oncological treatment, to the question of whether, when, and how the lymph nodes should be operated on. Even in the first surgery itself at the center, doctors from several different departments were involved, and there was a feeling that it wasn't managed well enough. Following a recommendation, I came to Dr. Guy Ben-Betzalel [note: name kept as in source — 'Dr. Mani Barcha'], an oncological surgeon and melanoma surgeon at Hadassah. Already at the first meeting I felt an enormous difference. He went in depth over all the material from the previous diagnosis and surgery, personally reviewed the imaging, and explained to me the significance of a melanoma recurrence in the lymph nodes and of stage III disease, as well as the treatment options available today. What impressed me especially was that he did not rush to take me into surgery. My case was discussed by the multidisciplinary melanoma team at Hadassah, and it was decided to start specifically with immunotherapy before surgery — neoadjuvant treatment — and only afterward to perform the lymph node surgery according to the response to treatment. Looking back, I understood how important it is for the surgeon who operates on melanoma to also deeply understand modern oncological treatment, and not to treat the surgery as a standalone event. For the first time, I felt that there was someone coordinating my entire treatment, and that there was genuine teamwork between surgery, oncology, imaging, and pathology. The immunotherapy went excellently and the response was very good. Throughout the process I felt that Dr. Barcha knew exactly where things stood and what the next step was. When the time came for surgery, he explained to me exactly what was going to be done in the lymph node area, what the risks of the surgery were, and what could be done to minimize complications as much as possible. The surgery itself went amazingly well. Despite my concerns about a significant lymph node surgery, the recovery was very good, the incision healed nicely, and the result was much better than I had imagined. Dr. Barcha was there after the surgery as well, went over the pathology report with me in an organized way, and explained how it connected to the response to the immunotherapy and what it meant for the continuation of treatment and follow-up. It's hard to explain how significant it is for a patient with complex melanoma to feel that he has one point of contact who truly understands the whole picture. Not just an excellent surgeon, and not just a doctor familiar with the literature, but someone who knows how to connect the pathology, oncology, imaging, and surgery, and to work as part of a multidisciplinary melanoma team. I live in the central region, and for the first surgery it was natural for me to choose a hospital close to home. After everything I went through, that is perhaps the only thing I regret. Jerusalem is, after all, a relatively short trip, and I wish I had made that trip already when the melanoma was first diagnosed, and had come to Dr. Mani Barcha even for the original surgery and the sentinel node biopsy. After a melanoma recurrence, you understand that the important question is not only where it's most convenient to have surgery, but who the doctor is that you want managing the disease with you if things become complex. To everyone dealing with melanoma, and especially to those diagnosed with melanoma in the lymph nodes, a melanoma recurrence after previous surgery, or who need to make a decision regarding immunotherapy and lymph node surgery, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Mani Barcha and the melanoma team at Hadassah. And to those who live in Tel Aviv or the central region and are hesitant because of the distance — from my experience today, the trip to Jerusalem is a very minor consideration compared to the importance of reaching the right doctor and the right team.

09/03/2026

Treatment type: Melanoma treatment | Metastatic melanoma | Axillary Lymph Node Dissection | Resection Of Malignant Melanoma Of The Head And Neck | Melanoma Excision

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פנחס

, תל אביב

5.0

''I live in Tel Aviv, and my story with melanoma began several years ago. I was diagnosed and operated on at one of the large hospitals in the central region, including excision of the melanoma and a sentinel lymph node biopsy. I was told at the time that the sentinel node was clear, and I left that experience feeling that the disease was behind me. Later on, I discovered a lump in the lymph node area, and unfortunately the tests showed that it was a regional recurrence of melanoma in the node. Beyond the fear of the recurrence itself, it was hard for me to understand how this happened after the sentinel node biopsy had been negative. The question also arose whether the node that was sampled in the first surgery was indeed the correct node draining the melanoma area, but at that stage, of course, it was no longer possible to know exactly what had happened. During the first treatment and the workup of the recurrence, I went between several doctors and clinics. They were all good in their fields, but I felt there was no single person who was my address for melanoma and who held the full picture in mind — from the original surgery and pathology, through the imaging and oncological treatment, to the question of whether, when, and how the lymph nodes should be operated on. Even in the first surgery itself at the center, doctors from several different departments participated, and there was a feeling that it was not sufficiently coordinated. Following a recommendation, I reached Dr. Motti Bracha, an oncological surgeon and melanoma surgeon at Hadassah. Already at the first meeting I felt a huge difference. He went in depth over all the material from the previous diagnosis and surgery, personally looked at the imaging, and explained to me the significance of a melanoma recurrence in the lymph nodes and of stage III disease, and what treatment options exist today. What impressed me especially was that he did not rush to take me to surgery. My case was discussed in Hadassah's multidisciplinary melanoma team, and it was decided to start with immunotherapy before the surgery — neoadjuvant treatment — and only afterward to perform the lymph node surgery according to the response to treatment. In hindsight, I understood how important it is for the surgeon operating on melanoma to also deeply understand modern oncological treatment, and not to treat the surgery as a standalone event. For the first time, I felt that there was someone coordinating my entire treatment for me, and that there was genuine teamwork between surgery, oncology, imaging, and pathology. The immunotherapy went excellently and the response was very good. Throughout the entire process, I felt that Dr. Bracha knew exactly where things stood and what the next step was. When the time for surgery came, he explained to me exactly what was going to be done in the lymph node area, what the risks of the surgery were, and what could be done to minimize complications as much as possible. The surgery itself went amazingly well. Despite the concerns I had about a significant lymph node surgery, the recovery was very good, the incision healed nicely, and the result was much better than I had imagined. Dr. Bracha was there after the surgery as well, went through the pathology report with me in an organized manner, and explained how it connected to the response to the immunotherapy and what it meant for continued treatment and follow-up. It is hard to explain how meaningful it is for a patient with complex melanoma to feel that he has one address that truly understands the whole picture. Not just an excellent surgeon, and not just a doctor familiar with the literature, but someone who knows how to connect the pathology, oncology, imaging, and surgery, and to work as part of a multidisciplinary melanoma team. I live in the central region, and for the first surgery it was natural for me to choose a hospital close to home. After everything I went through, that is perhaps the only thing I regret. Jerusalem is, after all, a relatively short trip, and I wish I had made it already when the melanoma was first diagnosed, and had reached Dr. Motti Bracha even for the original surgery and the sentinel node biopsy. After a melanoma recurrence, you understand that the important question is not only where it is most convenient to undergo surgery, but who is the doctor you want managing the disease with you if things become complicated. To everyone dealing with melanoma, and especially to anyone who has been diagnosed with melanoma in the lymph nodes, a recurrence of melanoma after a previous surgery, or who needs to make a decision regarding immunotherapy and lymph node surgery, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Motti Bracha and the melanoma team at Hadassah. And to anyone living in Tel Aviv or the central region who is hesitant because of the distance — from my experience today, the trip to Jerusalem is a very small consideration compared to the importance of reaching the right doctor and the right team.

09/03/2026

Treatment type: Melanoma treatment | Metastatic melanoma | Axillary Lymph Node Dissection | Resection Of Malignant Melanoma Of The Head And Neck | Melanoma Excision

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יפית

, שרעבי

5.0

''After receiving a pathology report confirming a new melanoma on my arm, I felt lost and confused, not knowing what the next step would be. I was looking for a surgeon who specializes specifically in melanoma, not just a general or plastic surgeon who performs excisions. After considerable research and inquiries, I eventually found Dr. Meni Bracha's clinic in Ramat Gan. He is an oncological surgeon at Hadassah Ein Kerem, a world-class melanoma specialist with an outstanding reputation. Already in our first meeting, Dr. Bracha thoroughly reviewed the pathology report with me and explained the significance of the melanoma's thickness, its ulceration, and the mitoses. He explained the required wide excision and the oncological nuances involved. He also discussed with me the need, in my case, for a sentinel lymph node biopsy (he personally calculated the risk of lymph node involvement for me), the stages of the surgery which he performs entirely himself, and the expected follow-up. He explained at length the implications of each possible outcome, addressing the margins, the cosmetic appearance, functionality, and further oncological treatment. During the conversation, I got the impression that he is not only a warm and empathetic individual but, above all, a true professional who is deeply knowledgeable about the biology of this disease and attentive to every possible detail. This made me feel confident that I was in remarkable hands. Subsequently, I underwent surgery performed by Dr. Bracha at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, where he carried out a wide excision of the melanoma and a sentinel lymph node biopsy. It was clear to me that the entire surgery was performed by him, not by a resident, and without the assistance of physicians from other disciplines. Personally, that fact made all the difference to me. The surgery went smoothly, the compassionate care throughout the day from the entire team, led by Dr. Bracha, was remarkable, and I was discharged home that same day. Fortunately, the excision margins were clear, the melanoma had not reached the sentinel lymph node, and I am a healthy person today. My recovery from the surgery was excellent, with no complications and no setbacks, and the cosmetic result was simply outstanding, with a delicate and very beautiful scar that is barely visible. Dr. Bracha was available on his personal phone throughout the entire process, looked after my well-being, and is a true example of patient care and empathy. Beyond his professionalism and remarkable knowledge, Dr. Bracha gave me the sense that there was someone looking at the complete oncological and surgical picture with deep understanding, truly accompanying me, and not merely a 'technician' focused on the technical aspects of things. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who has received a new melanoma diagnosis and is looking for a professional, knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate, available, and caring oncological surgeon and melanoma specialist.

07/12/2026

Treatment type: Melanoma Excision | Sentinel Lymph Node Disection | Slnb | Resection Of Malignant Melanoma Of The Head And Neck | Axillary Lymph Node Dissection

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ר.

, תל אביב

5.0

''We came to Dr. Meni Bracha on the recommendation of a well-known rabbi, after my grandmother suffered from melanoma metastases to the lymph nodes. We were very concerned about the surgery due to her age, but the operation was very successful and no disease remained in her body. The recovery from surgery was faster than expected, without any complications along the way. Beyond the amazing professionalism, Dr. Meni Bracha is a rare personality with incredible kindness, caring, dedication and availability that we have never experienced from any doctor we have met before. We met many doctors, certainly around my grandmother's melanoma, in several hospitals in the center of the country. But we never believed we would have the privilege of being treated by such an amazing doctor, with so much knowledge and experience, and deep understanding of melanoma disease. We are eternally grateful for everything.

12/26/2025

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נינל פרדקין

, קרית ארבע

5.0

''Last year my mother underwent surgery, and her surgeon was Dr. Meni Bracha. From the very first moment we felt his concern, care and support. Dr. Meni Bracha gave us his phone number so we could contact him if we needed to. And when I really needed help – I received an immediate and clear response from him to every question. A rare doctor in his qualities: kind-hearted, honest, empathetic and attentive. He did not leave us alone in the difficult moments, and was always there for us. I recommend him wholeheartedly.

11/24/2025

Treatment type: Melanoma Excision | Axillary Lymph Node Dissection | Metastatic melanoma

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א.

5.0

''Dr. Bracha: Courteous, explained and provided a situation overview, made it possible to approach him personally during the treatment. The surgical treatment went well.

11/17/2025

Treatment type: Axillary Lymph Node Dissection | Melanoma Excision | Slnb

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אלי גרוס

, ירושלים

5.0

''I am very satisfied with the treatment I received from Dr. Bracha, from the examinations and surgery I underwent under his care, from his professionalism, knowledge and practical and friendly approach, and the strong feeling that I am in good and responsible hands. I will return to him again for consultation and to enjoy the good atmosphere I felt when I came to his clinic.

11/17/2025

Treatment type: Melanoma Excision | Axillary Lymph Node Dissection

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חיים פולק

, ירושלים

5.0

''I was referred to Dr. Bracha to perform surgery to remove a melanoma from the upper arm, from behind, as well as a sentinel lymph node. During the assessment meeting, the atmosphere was quite comfortable and calm. The explanations were clear and answers to questions (sometimes repetitive ones) were given with great patience. At the end of the appointment, my wife and I felt very confident and without worries. Dr. Bracha arranged a quick surgery and it was successful, thank God. There was no pain, just a little irritation in the hand and armpit from where the lymph nodes were removed, but really minimal. The next day I returned to an almost normal work routine and managed to teach the regular afternoon lesson. In the follow-up meeting with good results received, instructions for continuation were given - again in a very clear manner, as well as a referral to an oncologist for follow-up.

11/13/2025

Treatment type: Melanoma Excision | Axillary Lymph Node Dissection

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אברהם כ"ץ

, פתח תקווה

5.0

''Dr. Mani Beraha is a first-class physician with perfect professional knowledge, a warm person who warms the heart, with excellent service consciousness and wonderful attitude that we have known, truly one of the leaders in his field, and we wish there were more like him in Israel. We recommend him with love

11/10/2025

Treatment type: Axillary Lymph Node Dissection

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