Dr. Nir Hirshoren is a dedicated family man with a thriving career in medicine. After receiving his M.D. diploma in 2000, he served in various military units before finding his passion for otolaryngology. Completing his residency at Hadassah Medical Center in 2012, Dr. Hirshoren’s interest in head and neck cancer became apparent early on, leading him to specialize in surgical oncology within this field.

From 2014 to 2015, Dr. Hirshoren pursued further training through a clinical surgical oncology fellowship in Melbourne, Australia. Returning to Hadassah in early 2016, he resumed his role as a full-time attending physician in the Department of Otolaryngology and the Head & Neck unit. His expertise and leadership were quickly recognized, resulting in his appointment as the head of the Hadassah Surgical Oncology Head and Neck team in 2022.

In addition to his clinical duties, Dr. Hirshoren has been actively involved in professional societies and served most recently as chairman of the Israeli Society of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology. His commitment to education and administration led him to earn a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2020.

Dr. Hirshoren’s research focuses on head and neck cancer, early detection, treatment outcomes, and patient-reported measures. Leading a groundbreaking molecular research project on DNA methylation patterns, he aims to advance understanding and treatment strategies for these malignancies. Additionally, his work in tissue-based profiling contributes to predicting metastatic risk and enhancing patient survival.

In 2022, Dr. Hirshoren took on the role of Pedagogy Director of Otolaryngology at Hadassah Hospital, where he mentors and guides medical students. In 2023, he was appointed as the director of the Tzameret military corps track at the Faculty of Medicine, where he oversees the preparation of over 400 medical students for their military service, and was recently confirmed as the Director of the Institute for Research in Military Medicine. Dr. Hirshoren’s multifaceted contributions to medicine, research, and education underscore his significant impact within the field of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck surgery.