Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is a multidisciplinary hospital in Tel Aviv, Israel. Established in 2020, it operates within a large clinical building with five specialized departments. The hospital employs 8,000 workers and treats about 100,000 patients each year.

International Recognition and Rankings

Ichilov is a global destination for medical tourism. Newsweek ranked it among the top 10 medical tourism destinations worldwide. Its cardiology services stand out, ranking second globally behind only Howard University.

The hospital treats both adults and children. It brings together specialists in oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and microsurgery. This structure ensures coordinated care for patients with complex conditions.

Academic Expertise and Specialties

Doctors trained at Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, and Tel Aviv University. Several also studied at Semmelweis University in Hungary.

Advanced Cardiology and Heart Care

The Sammy Ofer Heart Center treats cardiovascular disorders like heart failure and congenital heart defects. Specialists use advanced technologies for diagnosis and intervention:

• Intravascular ultrasound for vessel evaluation
• Virtual coronarography via heart CT scans
• Echocardiography and electrophysiological evaluation
• Magnetic resonance tomography

Professor Sami Wiskin, Dr. Rafael Rousseau, and Professor Amir Halkin lead the department. They earned the top worldwide ranking for treating ventricular fibrillation.

Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation

The hospital performs life-saving bone marrow transplants for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. These procedures also treat autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus. Professor Ron Ram, a leading Israeli hematologist, supervises the transplant program.

The team completes about 80 transplants annually – both autologous and allogeneic. A dedicated unit supports recovery for patients with weakened immune systems.

Specialized Ophthalmology and Pediatric Care

The Division of Ophthalmology performs over 1,600 eye operations each year. It covers the full range of eye health, including cataracts and glaucoma. Surgeons treat corneal conditions and inflammatory diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Dana Dwek Children's Hospital provides focused pediatric care within the medical center. The unit treats childhood endocrine disorders and pediatric eye diseases. Specialized diagnostics are central to this department's approach.

Innovative ADHD Treatments

Ichilov offers NeuroFeedback (NF) for adults and children with ADHD. This non-drug training uses EEG signals to help patients regulate brain activity. It works well for those who experience side effects from traditional medications.

About 70% of children and 60% of adults see symptom improvements. The program focuses on self-regulation without dopamine agonists.

Advanced Medical Technologies

The hospital was the first in Israel to introduce the EOS imaging system. This technology creates three-dimensional images while the patient stands. It uses two-plane X-ray acquisition, so the radiation dose is much lower than standard systems.

The nephrology department provides permanent dialysis with modern equipment. Foreign patients with chronic kidney failure can access ongoing hemodialysis. Other diagnostic tools include PET-CT, high-resolution MRI, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) for eye imaging.

The facility offers 24-hour emergency services for eye trauma and infections.

Services for International Patients

A dedicated Medical Tourism Department supports patients from around the world. Team members coordinate appointments and accompany patients to medical examinations. Interpretation is available in several languages:

• English
• Russian
• Arabic
• Hebrew

Specialists review medical reports before the patient arrives in Israel. This means the care plan is ready from day one.