About Sheba Global
About
Sheba Global
As one of the world’s leading medical centers, standing at the forefront of clinical research, innovation, and care, Sheba is committed to providing patients everywhere hope without boundaries by sharing its knowledge and experience with healthcare professionals, governments, and medical institutions.
With this in mind, Sheba Global was created to serve as the medical center’s global ambassador and help elevate healthcare standards around the world.
Uniquely positioned to leverage the experience gained at Sheba as a large, quality-oriented, integrated medical center with unique clinical, academic, and managerial expertise, Sheba Global works with partners worldwide: providing them guidance and advice based on practical knowledge and tangible, real-world insights.
In complex instances involving patients unable to receive the care they need at home, Sheba Global’s team also possesses vast experience in delivering the highest quality care for international patients.
Recognizing that education and training programs are not enough when emergency medical situations arise, Sheba established the Humanitarian & Disaster Response Center (HDRC). Besides sharing emergency medicine expertise with colleagues worldwide, HDRC rapidly deploys emergency response teams composed of Sheba physicians and nurses to provide aid in disaster zones across the globe.
LEADERSHIP
Nadav Ben Yosef
Director of Sheba Global and Resource Development
For over a decade, Nadav Ben Yosef has shaped the economic and strategic foundations of the Israeli healthcare system. Previously a senior official at the Ministry of Health, Nadav led national reforms and managed multi-billion dollar budgets to ensure hospital resilience. As Head of Sheba Global, Nadav serves as the strategic bridge for international partners, leveraging his expertise in health economics and operational strategy to help global medical institutions translate ambitious clinical goals into sustainable, world-class realities. Additionally, Nadav serves as Director of Resource Development, connecting partners and visionaries to support Sheba’s groundbreaking work in medical innovation.
Vered Cohen-Herszaft
Chief of Global Healthcare Services
With a diverse background in chemistry, programming and public administration, coupled with leadership experience at Pelephone, Vered holds the role of Chief of Global Healthcare Services at Sheba. With a primary focus on economic activities, she is responsible for global market assessments, service infrastructure development, pricing strategies, project management, and business planning. Committed to extending Sheba’s medical excellence globally, she ensures that accessible healthcare solutions are provided for patients worldwide.
Steve Walz
Head of International Media & Public Affairs
Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Walz has a diverse journalistic background that includes numerous publications in the NY Post, Boston Herald, Melbourne Herald Sun, and other leading media outlets. After serving as the Editor of the NY Jewish Press, he and his family moved to Israel in 2001, where he provided PR consulting services to major Israeli companies such as Tnuva. Joining Sheba in 2018, Mr. Walz handles international media relations and oversees efforts to increase awareness of Sheba’s local and overseas activities among global audiences.
Diana Vinitsky Hertzog
Director of the Humanitarian & Disaster Response Center (HDRC)
With more than 20 years of experience in disaster medicine and emergency preparedness, Diana Vinitsky Hertzog retired from the Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Res.). During her military service, she held senior positions within the IDF Medical Core, including Head of Hospital Preparedness Branch, where she led national hospital readiness efforts and coordinated between military medical systems and civilian healthcare providers in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
Diana Vinitsky Hertzog is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Emergency Management at Bar-Ilan University, focusing her research on hospital readiness for large-scale emergencies. She holds a master’s degree in Health System Management and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Economics.
DR. SHACHAR SHAPIRA
Director of the Hospital Resilience and Emergency Preparedness Center and VP of Ambulatory Services
An orthopedic surgeon and disaster medicine expert, Dr. Shapira holds advanced degrees in Health Administration, National Security, and Business Administration, alongside a Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital. His military medical career spans leadership roles across the Israeli Air Force and Navy, culminating in his appointment as Surgeon General of the Israeli Air Force. This background continues to inform his work at Sheba, bridging military and civilian healthcare systems and strengthening hospital preparedness for disasters and emergencies.
Prof. Elhanan Bar-On
Founder of the Humanitarian & Disaster Response Center
In addition to decades of experience as a practicing orthopedic surgeon, Prof. Bar-On holds an MPH in disaster management and serves as an orthopedic surgery Associate Professor. Participating in and leading numerous humanitarian and disaster aid missions throughout his career, Prof. Bar-On is a globally recognized expert in disaster medicine. In 2017, he founded The Humanitarian & Disaster Response Center at Sheba, which he still leads today. He has since overseen and directed the deployment of medical response teams across the globe.
Mika Amram
Director of Global Patient Services
Responsible for optimizing the activities and processes of Global Patient Services, Mika ensures that the division delivers a high-quality and efficient treatment experience for our patients. Additionally, Mika plays a crucial role in facilitating partnerships with authorized representatives, contributing significantly to the entire patient care cycle.
Tamara Kalechman Hatav
Head of Global Relations & Partnerships
Ms. Hatav is playing a pivotal role in steering Sheba’s international relationships, and has been a committed part of Sheba since 2006, specializing in enabling cross-sector partnerships. Ms. Hatav works closely with our partners in healthcare, governmental, and private organizations. A polyglot of 5 languages, with a multicultural heritage and experience in a multilingual setting, she excels in spearheading and managing cross-organizational projects. Her broad experience liaising with stakeholders from across the world, together with strong interpersonal skills and a solid foundation in the healthcare sector, has markedly enriched our international engagements and collaborative efforts.
Ada Cegla
Europe Director of Sheba
Global Resource Development
For over 30 years, Mrs. Cegla has been hard at work increasing public awareness of Sheba’s clinical, innovation, and research activities across the globe. In addition to playing a key role in establishing the British, French, German, and Swiss Friends of Sheba organizations, Mrs. Cegla helped secure support for critical projects that became integral to Sheba, including the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital, the Institute of Endocrinology, and the National Burn Center.
Paz Gantovski
Director of Global Medical Initiatives
With a strong background in business administration, Paz combines his MBA in Marketing from Reichman University and BBA in Economics from The Academic College in Tel Aviv with a wealth of experience in global business development. Having previously served as Market Leader at Tesla Israel and Director of Sales & Service for Medical Tourism at Sheba, Paz now leads Sheba’s Global Medical Initiatives. In this role, he develops strategic partnerships, drives innovative healthcare solutions, and works to improve global healthcare systems by sharing Sheba’s expertise and cutting-edge medical solutions.
Lior Eshed
Chief Marketing Officer
With over 20 years of experience in marketing and sales, as well as a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, Mrs. Eshed directs all marketing activities conducted by Sheba Global. This includes the formulation of marketing strategies and the overall management of all aspects linked with their implementation.
Raied Baloum
Director of Regional Patient Services
Dedicated to helping people in need since beginning his career as a social worker, Mr. Baloum served in numerous senior educational and social services positions before joining Sheba in 2008, including as Chief Health & Welfare Advisor to the Mayor of Taibeh. As Head of Sheba’s Regional Patient Services, Mr. Baloum oversees, coordinates, and facilitates all aspects of Palestinian patient treatment, while also coordinating the training of Palestinian medical personnel at Sheba and managing collaborations with Palestinian medical institutions.
Prof. Ido Didi Fabian
Sheba Global Ophthalmology Director
A highly experienced ophthalmologist who received numerous awards for his outstanding contributions to the field, Prof. Ido Didi Fabian is a world-renowned expert in ocular oncology, serving as a senior physician at Sheba Medical Center’s Goldschleger Eye Institute and as the Sheba Global Ophthalmology Director and Co-Founder.
The author of numerous published medical articles, Prof. Fabian serves as the founder and principal investigator of the Global Retinoblastoma Study Group, has founded the Rb-NET MDT Project, co-founded the Asian Retinoblastoma Group, and is a reviewer for several medical journals and foundations.
Federico Atlasovich
Global Project Manager
Bringing extensive expertise in business development and global project management, Federico is driving Sheba’s international medical initiatives forward. He plays a pivotal role in forging strategic partnerships, advancing innovative healthcare solutions, and enhancing global medical systems by sharing Sheba’s cutting-edge knowledge and expertise. His efforts also focus on expanding Sheba’s presence in international markets, strengthening its impact on global healthcare.
