Assuta Medical Center specializes in pediatric ENT procedures including adenoid removal, with a patient-centered approach that allows choice of surgical options. The clinic features otolaryngologist Dr. Thomas Shpitzer who provides expert care for nasal and throat conditions.
Assuta Medical Center is the largest private medical complex in Israel, with 11 hospitals and 1,500 doctors. Its main specialties are oncology, surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery, gynecology, and IVF treatment. JCI-accredited since 2011, it was the first Israeli hospital to earn this recognition.
The doctor is a highly experienced otolaryngologist with over 20 years of practice in treating complex ear, nose, and throat disorders. Specializing in minimally invasive surgical techniques, the doctor has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and has been a speaker at international medical conferences. Board-certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the doctor is dedicated to advancing patient care through innovative treatments and ongoing research.
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The procedure involves removing the tonsils to alleviate issues like tonsillitis or sleep apnea, improving patient health.
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