After receiving his M.D. diploma in 2000, Dr. Nir Hirshoren served in various military units before determining to pursue his interest in otolaryngology and beginning a medical residency at Hadassah Medical Center. Dr. Hirshoren’s interest in head and neck cancer led him to specialize in surgical oncology within this field in 2012.

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 resulted in his appointment as director of the Hadassah Surgical Oncology Head and Neck team in 2022. He also took on the role of Pedagogy Director of Otolaryngology at Hadassah Hospital, where he mentors and guides medical students.

In 2023, Dr. Hirshoren was appointed as the Academic Director of the Tzameret military corps track at the Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University where he oversees the preparation of over 400 medical students for their military service. He also serves as the Hebrew University’s Director of the Institute for Research in Military Medicine (IRMM).

In addition to his clinical duties, Dr. Hirshoren has been actively involved in professional societies and served most recently as chair 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.

Dr. Hirshoren’s multifaceted contributions to medicine, research, and education underscore his significant impact within the field of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck surgery.

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