Boaz Liberman

Dr. Boaz Liberman

MD | Orthopedic Surgeon | Orthopedic Oncology & Sarcoma Specialist (Adult & Pediatric)

Department:

Orthopedic Surgery, Sheba Medical Center

Languages:

Hebrew, English

Professional Summary

Dr. Boaz Liberman is a leading orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic oncology, with expertise in the treatment of bone and soft tissue sarcomas in both adult and pediatric patients. He serves as Director of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit and Vice Head of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Sheba Medical Center.

Dr. Liberman focuses on combining oncologic surgery with advanced reconstructive techniques, aiming to preserve limb function and improve long-term outcomes across all age groups.

Areas of Expertise

Orthopedic oncology and sarcoma surgery (adult & pediatric)

Treatment of bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas in children and adults

Reconstruction after bone metastases and tumor resection

Limb-sparing oncologic surgery

Revision joint replacement (revision arthroplasty)

Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS)

Complex joint reconstruction and prosthetic solutions

Education & International Training

MD, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel

Residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Sheba Medical Center

Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada

Clinical Fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital & Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada

Clinical & Research Experience

Dr. Liberman treats a wide spectrum of oncologic orthopedic conditions in both children and adults, including complex primary tumors and metastatic bone disease.

His clinical approach focuses on:

limb preservation whenever clinically feasible

combining tumor resection with functional reconstruction

selecting personalized surgical strategies based on patient age, tumor type, and anatomy

He is also actively involved in research related to:

bone sarcoma biology and serum markers

innovative imaging-guided therapies

biomechanics of treated bone

Academic & Professional Roles

Director, Orthopedic Oncology Unit, Sheba Medical Center

Vice Head, Orthopedic Surgery Department

Clinical Instructor, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Member of:

Israel Medical Association

Israel Orthopedic Association

AATB (American Association of Tissue Banks)

EATB (European Association of Tissue Banks)

National advisory committees on tissue and organ transplantation

Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Oncology Surgery

Selected Publications

MRI arthrography and diagnostic correlation studies

Biomechanics of bone treated with MR-guided focused ultrasound

Additional peer-reviewed publications in orthopedic oncology

Why Patients Choose Dr. Liberman

Expertise in sarcoma treatment in both pediatric and adult patients

Strong focus on limb-sparing surgery and functional outcomes

Experience in complex oncologic and reconstructive procedures

International training in leading cancer centers