# Ofer Merin

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## TL;DR

Cardiac surgeon and former IDF field hospital commander who serves as Director General of Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem.

## Summary

Ofer Merin is Director General of Shaare Zedek Medical Center, a major Jerusalem teaching hospital that was the first in Israel to integrate oncology and palliative medicine services. A cardiothoracic surgeon, he previously commanded the Israel Defense Forces field hospital deployed to international disasters. His role is recorded in the public record for the institution.

## Fields

- Kind: Person
- Last checked: 2026-09-10
- Tags: leadership; hospital management
- Role: Director General
- Specialisms: Cardiothoracic surgery; Hospital leadership; Disaster medicine

## Sources

- Institution profile: https://www.szmc.org.il/eng/

## Connected records

- institutions: [Shaare Zedek Medical Center](https://onco.cc/institutions/shaare-zedek/)

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