Prof. Mordechai Kramer

Prof. Mordechai Kramer is one of Israel’s leading experts in pulmonary medicine and interventional bronchoscopy, with decades of professional experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex lung diseases. Throughout his career, he has combined advanced clinical practice, medical research, public service, and the training of future generations of pulmonary specialists in Israel.

Prof. Kramer specializes in a wide range of pulmonary conditions, including asthma, COPD, infectious lung diseases, autoimmune lung diseases, sarcoidosis, silicosis, pulmonary nodules, lung cancer, and pleural diseases. One of his principal areas of expertise is interventional bronchoscopy, a field in which he has worked extensively in both diagnosis and advanced treatment, including airway obstruction management, laser therapies, stent insertion, biopsies, and the early diagnosis of malignant and complex pulmonary diseases.
Prof. Kramer was also the founder of lung transplantation in Israel and has been responsible for more than 1,000 lung transplants performed in the country.

Shaping Pulmonary Medicine in Israel

Alongside his clinical work, Prof. Kramer has played a leading role in shaping the field of pulmonary medicine in Israel. He has been involved in establishing and leading pulmonary medicine departments and services for nearly four decades, beginning in 1989, and has trained numerous physicians who later became department chairs and institute directors at some of Israel’s leading medical centers, including Meir Medical Center, Wolfson Medical Center, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), Soroka Medical Center, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), and Barzilai Medical Center.
During his academic and research career, Prof. Kramer has published more than 500 professional articles in the international medical literature, positioning him among Israel’s most prominent researchers in the field of pulmonary medicine. His clinical and scientific work has contributed significantly to the advancement of diagnostic and therapeutic methods and to improving the detection and treatment of complex pulmonary diseases.

Public and Professional Leadership

In addition to his medical and research activities, Prof. Kramer has held numerous key public and professional positions throughout his career, contributing to the development and advancement of pulmonary medicine in Israel. His public service has included leadership roles in professional associations, the promotion of medical standards, and the implementation of innovative technologies and treatment methods in pulmonary medicine and bronchoscopy. He has also participated in medical forums and professional conferences in Israel and abroad and has worked to promote public awareness of the importance of early diagnosis of lung diseases and medical innovation in the field.

Research Excellence Combined with Extensive Clinical Experience

Prof. Kramer is known for a comprehensive medical approach that integrates extensive clinical experience, research excellence, medical innovation, and a broad systemic perspective on pulmonary medicine—from early diagnosis to the treatment of complex and life-threatening conditions. Over the years, he has become one of the most influential and respected figures in Israel’s pulmonary medicine community, both for his professional achievements and for his significant contribution to training and mentoring the next generation of specialists in the field.