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דורון

, עמק חפר

5.0

''I am writing this recommendation because it is important to me that more patients and families get to know Dr. Mani Bracha from Hadassah. We are from the Hefer Valley area, and we came to him following a recommendation from an important rabbi we consulted with (I won't mention his name even though he is well known in the field, because I did not ask his permission to do so). We did not know Dr. Bracha before, and today we understand how significant it was for my father's treatment that we reached him. Father was diagnosed with melanoma on the bridge of the nose and underwent excision via MOHS surgery. After the surgery there was significant difficulty in assessing the surgical margins and the true depth of the tumor's penetration. We came to Dr. Bracha very frightened, with many question marks. The first thing he did was help us understand the picture and bring order to it for us. Amid all the fear, this was very important to us. In his examination, Dr. Bracha raised a suspicion that a component of the tumor remained in the area, or that it had recurred quickly. He requested a repeat pathology review at Hadassah by a pathologist who specializes in this field, and later came back to us with the conclusions of the multidisciplinary team discussion. We felt that my father's case was examined thoroughly, and that behind the recommendation there was both impressively personal knowledge and the shared thinking of a broad team. His recommendation was to perform an additional wide excision, a sentinel lymph node biopsy, and reconstruction of the nasal bridge, all in the same surgery. The sentinel lymph node was ultimately located beneath the jaw. The fact that he was responsible for all components of the surgery, from the excision through the lymph node sampling to the reconstruction, reassured us greatly. We were impressed by his ability to address all the parts of such a complex surgery without losing sight of the overall picture. And here is the thing that is most important for me to tell: before we came to him, the recommendation we had received was for a wide excision only, without a sentinel lymph node biopsy. The PET scan showed no metastases, but in the lymph node that Dr. Bracha sampled, a small amount of melanoma cells was found. This information turned out to be critical for the continuation of treatment. As a result, the melanoma oncology team at Hadassah recommended immunotherapy treatment for my father, which he is receiving today. It is difficult for us to think that this finding could have remained unknown. For us, the decision to sample the lymph node was not just another detail of the surgery - it truly changed the course of my father's treatment. This is also what impressed us especially about Dr. Bracha. His deep understanding of melanoma itself, and not only the technical side of the surgery. In our case, we saw just how important this understanding and his judgment were in practice. And alongside all this, the result of the surgery was far beyond what we had hoped for cosmetically. When it comes to an additional excision and reconstruction on the bridge of the nose, we were also very worried about how it would look. Today you can hardly tell that my father had surgery there. The recovery was very good, and there were no complications, despite my father's age. During a difficult period, this was another great relief. We recommend Dr. Mani Bracha wholeheartedly, and especially to anyone who needs melanoma surgery in a complex case. We met a doctor with deep knowledge, impressive surgical skill, and an attitude that gave us confidence at a moment when we needed it greatly. For us, the journey from the Hefer Valley to the clinic in Ramat Gan and later to Hadassah was worth every trip. Thank you so much, Dr. Bracha, for treating my father and for the way you accompanied us.

10/28/2026

Treatment type: Melanoma treatment | Metastatic melanoma | Resection Of Malignant Melanoma Of The Head And Neck | Skin cancer treatment | Resection Of Cutanous Malignancies Of The Head And Neck

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דורון

, עמק חפר

5.0

''I am writing this recommendation because it is important to me that more patients and families get to know Dr. Mani Bracha from Hadassah. We are from the Emek Hefer area, and we came to him following a recommendation from an important rabbi we consulted with (I won't mention his name even though he is well known in the field, because I did not ask for his permission to do so). We did not know him before, and today we understand how significant it was to reach him for my father's treatment. Father was diagnosed with melanoma on the bridge of the nose and underwent excision in MOHS surgery. After the surgery there was significant difficulty in assessing the surgical margins and the true depth of the tumor's penetration. We came to Dr. Bracha very frightened, with many question marks. The first thing he did was help us understand the picture and bring order to things for us. Amid all the fear, this was very important to us. In his examination, Dr. Bracha raised a suspicion that a component of the tumor remained in the area, or that there was a rapid recurrence of it. He requested a repeat pathology examination at Hadassah by a pathologist who specializes in the field, and afterward came back to us with the conclusions of the multidisciplinary team discussion. We felt that my father's case was examined in depth, and that behind the recommendation there was both very impressive personal knowledge and the joint thinking of a broad team. His recommendation was to perform an additional wide excision, a sentinel lymph node biopsy, and reconstruction of the nose bridge, all in the same surgery. The sentinel node was ultimately located beneath the jaw. The fact that he was responsible for all components of the surgery, from the excision through the node biopsy to the reconstruction, reassured us greatly. We were impressed by his ability to address all the parts of such a complex surgery without losing sight of the overall picture. And here is the thing that is most important for me to share: before we came to him, the recommendation we had received was for a wide excision only, without a sentinel lymph node biopsy. The PET scan showed no metastases, but in the node that Dr. Bracha sampled, a small amount of melanoma cells was found. This information turned out to be critical for the continuation of treatment. As a result, the melanoma oncology team at Hadassah recommended immunotherapy treatment for my father, which he is currently receiving. It is difficult for us to think that this finding might have remained unknown. For us, the decision to sample the node was not just another detail of the surgery, it genuinely changed the course of my father's treatment going forward. This is also what impressed us especially about Dr. Bracha. His deep understanding of melanoma itself, and not only the technical side of the surgery. In our case we saw just how much this understanding and his judgment mattered in practice. And alongside all this, the result of the surgery was far beyond what we had hoped for cosmetically. When it comes to an additional excision and reconstruction on the bridge of the nose, we were also very worried about how it would look. Today you can barely tell that father had surgery there. The recovery was very good, and there were no complications, despite father's age. In the midst of a difficult period, this was another great relief. We recommend Dr. Mani Bracha wholeheartedly, especially to anyone who needs melanoma surgery in a complex case. We met a doctor with deep knowledge, impressive surgical skill, and an attitude that gave us confidence at the moment we needed it most. For us, the trip from Emek Hefer to the clinic in Ramat Gan and later to Hadassah was worth every journey. Thank you so much, Dr. Bracha, for treating my father and for the way you accompanied us.

10/28/2026

Treatment type: Melanoma treatment | Metastatic melanoma | Resection Of Malignant Melanoma Of The Head And Neck | Skin cancer treatment | Resection Of Cutanous Malignancies Of The Head And Neck

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ד"ר יצחקי

, גבעתיים

5.0

''I am a doctor by profession, but I am writing these words first and foremost as a grateful patient. I was diagnosed with complex metastatic melanoma in the head and neck area, with in-transit metastases. After starting the workup and treatment in the center of the country, I came, following a warm recommendation, to Dr. Meni Bracha at Hadassah. Today I can say that the decision to move to his care was one of the most significant and best decisions I made in dealing with the disease. There are many things for which I want to thank him, but I want to begin specifically with the thinking behind the treatment. In my case, his understanding of melanoma and the biology of the disease was expressed in practical and precise decisions, with planning several steps ahead. After a discussion by the broad team at Hadassah, a neoadjuvant approach was chosen for me, meaning treatment before surgery. Even before the treatment began, in a creative move by Dr. Bracha, special marking of the in-transit metastases was performed, as part of the planning for the surgery that would follow. After two rounds of treatment that went well, I was operated on by Dr. Bracha. The significance of the marking became clear later on. In some of the sites there was an excellent response to the treatment, to the point that it was very difficult to identify the location of the original lesions. Thanks to the prior marking, it was possible to precisely locate the appropriate areas and excise the tissues for pathological examination even in places where the response to treatment was very significant. This made it possible to assess the extent of the response and obtain information that influenced decisions regarding the continuation of my treatment. As a doctor, this is one of the things that impressed me especially. Dr. Bracha planned in advance not only how to perform the surgery, but also how it would be possible to find the right areas and assess the response if the treatment succeeded greatly and the lesions became difficult to locate. He took into account, already at the beginning of the process, the information that would be needed later on. In my eyes, this was brilliant clinical thinking. Not a minor technical detail, but a precise connection between the understanding of the disease, the treatment given before it, the surgery, and the decisions that would follow. My case demonstrated to me how significant it is to be treated by an oncological surgeon with a deep understanding of melanoma, who knows how to translate it into a practical plan for the specific patient in front of him. The surgery itself went excellently. Dr. Bracha personally performed the excision (which included removal of metastases as well as a lymph node in the neck) and also the reconstruction required at one of the surgical sites using a skin flap. For me, it was very significant that the same surgeon combined oncological thinking with the ability to also perform the reconstruction. As I understand it, this is a unique thing in our small country, in the field of melanoma surgery, where there is one specialist who addresses all the complex surgical aspects. But this is certainly accepted at leading cancer centers around the world, and not without reason. I was very impressed by his precision, skill, and the range of his surgical abilities. The cosmetic result was perfect as far as I am concerned. When it comes to surgery in the head and neck area, this is a matter of great personal significance, alongside the oncological goal for which I underwent the treatment. But this testimonial would not be complete without talking about his humanity. Throughout the entire process, Dr. Bracha was attentive, caring, and exceptionally accessible. He was available to me on his personal phone at all hours of the day and night, and responded to every question and every issue, even the smallest one. I felt that I could reach out to him and that I would receive a serious and human response. During a period of dealing with such a diagnosis and all the uncertainty surrounding it, knowing that there is a doctor who knows the case in depth and who can be reached is an enormous thing. For me, his availability and attitude were an integral part of the sense of security I felt throughout the treatment. I know the world of medicine from the inside, and in this case I had the privilege of experiencing it also from the patient's side. The combination I encountered in Dr. Bracha of judgment, oncological understanding, surgical talent, and humanity was exceptional in my eyes. I consider him a gifted surgeon and a doctor I would want more patients to know about. As of the writing of these words, I feel excellent, and I am grateful for the result we achieved, including from an oncological standpoint. Great thanks are also due to the team at Hadassah who took part in the discussion and treatment of my case. I want to say something also to those who live in the center of the country or outside of Jerusalem and are hesitant because of the travel. From my personal experience, coming for treatment with Dr. Bracha was worth the trip without any doubt. Relative to the significance this treatment had for me, the distance became a very minor consideration. Dr. Bracha, thank you for the thought you devoted to every detail, for the ability to see several steps ahead, for your skilled hands, and for your humane attitude. I am very glad that I came to your care, and I recommend you wholeheartedly, based on personal experience and deep professional appreciation.

10/11/2026

Treatment type: Melanoma treatment | Metastatic melanoma | Resection Of Malignant Melanoma Of The Head And Neck | Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy | Oncoplasty

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רחל

, אשקלון

5.0

''With God's help 8.10.2026 Letter of thanks to Dr. Bracha Mani Nissim I would like to thank Dr. Bracha Mani Nissim for his humanity, for his professionalism, a doctor who instills confidence and explains things clearly. Already after the first meeting I understood that I was before a rare doctor with endless patience. For everything we asked, we received a clear and professional answer, a very thorough doctor. Less than two years ago I underwent surgery at a hospital in the central region, I had an excision of melanoma on the left side of my back, and a biopsy of the sentinel lymph node. But unfortunately, in a PET-CT scan three months ago, the result was, to my surprise, that the melanoma had returned very close to the site of the previous surgery. The doctors there determined that I needed complex surgery, including removal of all the lymph nodes on the left side, as well as a wide excision of the melanoma in two locations. In the meantime, I received two biological treatments, which had a good effect, and in the second PET-CT scan, the result was that the melanoma had disappeared completely. I was very happy about the result, but the joy was premature, because in the subsequent meeting with the doctors it turned out that despite the good result, they determined that I had to undergo a very complex surgery, including removal of all the lymph nodes on the left side, despite the severe side effects involved, as well as a wide excision of the melanoma in two locations. I came, on recommendation, to Dr. Bracha Mani Nissim at Hadassah, because we had doubts about the proposed treatment, and because I did not have satisfactory answers to our questions. A. If the second PET-CT determines that the melanoma has disappeared completely, why is a large and complex surgery needed, involving removal of all the lymph nodes - is there no other way? B. Why did the melanoma return in the same place? C. Were the correct lymph nodes imaged? Dr. Bracha Mani Nissim re-examined, thoroughly, both PET-CT scans. He determined that an additional imaging should be done the day before the surgery on the shoulder and under the armpit, and what impressed us especially was that my case was also discussed by the melanoma team in the department at Hadassah, and throughout the entire period before the surgery there was direct phone contact between us and the doctor, he updated us at every stage. In addition, the day before the surgery the doctor himself examined all six scans, and he was not satisfied with that, and on the day of the surgery he checked the suspicious areas again and again using manual ultrasound. The surgery itself went well, and Dr. Mani Bracha himself reported to us about the surgery at its conclusion, and we also received instructions from him on what to do after the surgery. The recovery of the surgical sites was good and fast. In conclusion, at every stage I felt confident that I was in good hands, today I feel that I was very lucky that I came to him. Dr. Mani Bracha Nissim is a very thorough doctor, humane and a professional of the highest degree, and I highly recommend him to anyone who has received a diagnosis of melanoma. With great respect - Rachel

10/08/2026

Treatment type: Sentinel Lymph Node Disection | Melanoma Excision | Melanoma treatment | Second medical opinion melanoma | Metastatic melanoma

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יהורם טובים

, תל אביב

5.0

''When I was told that I had mucosal melanoma in the small intestine, I understood fairly quickly that this was not an ordinary case. This is a very rare tumor, and in such a situation you're not just looking for a good surgeon – you want an oncological surgeon who understands melanoma, understands oncological treatment, and knows how to connect all the pieces of the picture. This is how I came to Dr. Meni Bracha at Hadassah Ein Kerem. Already from the first meeting I felt that I was in the right place. Dr. Bracha had deep knowledge of the disease and the treatment options, went through my case with me in an organized manner, and explained to me not only what could be operated on, but also when it would be right to operate and what the place of surgery is within the overall oncological treatment. In my case I received neoadjuvant treatment before the surgery, and fortunately there was a good response to the treatment. One of the things that impressed me greatly was that Dr. Bracha's thinking was not that of a surgeon who only looks at the surgical procedure. He looked at the entire course of the disease, at the response to treatment, and at the way in which the surgery could be timed and performed in the best and most precise manner. In the end, he performed the surgery using a laparoscopic approach. Despite all the fears I had before an oncological surgery in the intestine, the surgery went simply amazingly and without any complications. The recovery was excellent, and in retrospect it's hard for me to describe how much better the actual experience was compared to what I imagined when I first heard the diagnosis. But in my view, what distinguishes Dr. Meni Bracha is not only his surgical ability. I felt that I was facing a doctor who thinks like both an oncologist and a surgeon at the same time – who understands melanoma deeply, knows how to deal with rare tumors and unusual cases, and makes decisions based on a broad perspective and not only on the question of whether it is technically possible to perform surgery. Alongside all this, he is a pleasant, patient, accessible person who is very down to earth. At every stage I knew what was happening and why, I could ask anything and receive a real and clear answer, and I had the feeling that he truly took responsibility for the case and not just for the surgery itself. After what I went through, if someone told me they had been diagnosed with a complex or rare melanoma, mucosal melanoma, a tumor of the small intestine, or a case where a decision needs to be made on how to combine oncological treatment with surgery, I would tell them without hesitation to turn to Dr. Meni Bracha. I happened to research the field of melanoma treatment in Israel extensively in recent months, and I can say from my personal experience that Dr. Bracha is a leader in his field, and not only on a national level. I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to share my personal experience, the journey we went through, and especially my perspective on something I never imagined would come my way. I feel that I was very lucky to have come to him, and I thank him greatly for the treatment, for the surgery, and for his extraordinary humanity and sensitivity.

09/09/2026

Treatment type: Metastatic melanoma | Melanoma Excision | Melanoma treatment | Small Bowel Cancer | Surgery of soft tissue tumors (Benign, malignant, and soft tissue sarcomas)

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יהורם טובים

, תל אביב

5.0

''When I was told that I had mucosal melanoma in the small intestine, I understood fairly quickly that this was not an ordinary case. This is a very rare tumor, and in such a situation you are not just looking for a good surgeon – you want an oncological surgeon who understands melanoma, understands oncological treatment, and knows how to connect all the pieces of the picture. That is how I came to Dr. Meni Bracha at Hadassah Ein Kerem. Already from the first meeting I felt that I was in the right place. Dr. Bracha had a deep understanding of the disease and the treatment options, went through my case with me in an organized manner, and explained to me not only what could be operated on, but also when it was right to operate and what the place of surgery was within the overall oncological treatment. In my case I received neoadjuvant treatment before the surgery, and fortunately there was a good response to the treatment. One of the things that impressed me greatly was that Dr. Bracha's thinking was not that of a surgeon who looks only at the surgical procedure. He looked at the entire course of the disease, at the response to treatment, and at the way in which the surgery could be timed and performed in the best and most precise manner. In the end, he performed the surgery using a laparoscopic approach. Despite all the concerns I had before an oncological surgery in the intestine, the surgery went simply amazingly and without any complications. The recovery was excellent, and in retrospect it is hard for me to describe how much better the actual experience was than what I imagined when I first heard the diagnosis. But for me, what distinguishes Dr. Meni Bracha is not only his surgical ability. I felt that I was facing a doctor who thinks like an oncologist and like a surgeon at the same time – who understands melanoma deeply, knows how to deal with rare tumors and unusual cases, and makes decisions based on a broad perspective and not only on the question of whether it is technically possible to perform surgery. Alongside all this, he is a pleasant, patient, accessible person, very much at eye level. At every stage I knew what was happening and why, I could ask anything and receive a real and clear answer, and I had a feeling that he truly took responsibility for the case and not just for the surgery itself. After what I went through, if someone told me they had been diagnosed with a complex or rare melanoma, mucosal melanoma, a tumor of the small intestine, or a case in which one needs to decide how to combine oncological treatment with surgery, I would tell them without hesitation to turn to Dr. Meni Bracha. I happened to research extensively in recent months the field of melanoma treatment in Israel, and I can say from my personal experience that Dr. Bracha is a leader in his field, and not only on the national level. I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to share my personal experience, the path we went through, and above all my perspective on something I never imagined would come my way. I feel that I was very fortunate to have come to him, and I thank him very much for the treatment, for the surgery, and for the extraordinary humanity and sensitivity.

09/09/2026

Treatment type: Metastatic melanoma | Melanoma Excision | Melanoma treatment | Small Bowel Cancer | Surgery of soft tissue tumors (Benign, malignant, and soft tissue sarcomas)

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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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שלמה

, ירושלים

5.0

''The treatment I received from Dr. Meni Bracha included an initial consultation, surgery, and post-operative follow-up. Throughout all these stages, I felt his professional approach, personal care, thoroughness, and dedication. Highly recommended!

07/12/2026

Treatment type: Metastatic melanoma | Melanoma Excision | Sentinel Lymph Node Disection | Slnb

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א.

, ירושלים

4.9

''Dr. Brakha was available from the first phone call. He immediately arranged a visit to his office and within two days an examination with Prof. Michal Lotem. During the visit, he provided us with detailed information about the lesion, treatment options, and chances of recovery. All of this with great patience and pleasantness.

05/24/2026

Treatment type: Metastatic melanoma | Sentinel Lymph Node Disection | Hemangioma Treatment

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