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Assuta Medical Center offers knee replacement with Dr. Aleksey Kalganov, an orthopedic surgeon who has performed over 1,700 joint replacements and specializes in endoprosthetics. The procedure typically costs between $13,700 and $69,400. The clinic provides personalized care with patient choice in surgical options and accommodations.
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.
Dr. Arbel is an innovator in cartilage treatment and regeneration, specializing in knee replacements at Sourasky Medical Center.
Dr. Ron Arbel is the Head of the Orthopedic Department at Ichilov Medical Center. He serves as the primary physician for the Israeli national volleyball team. Dr. Arbel specializes in sports medicine and biological cartilage reconstruction. He completed training in arthroscopic surgery at major US medical centers in Chicago and Tennessee.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Israel and a JCI-accredited facility. It has been named a top medical tourism destination by Newsweek. Its core strengths are oncology, onco-hematology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.
With _doctor_200_years_ of experience, Dr. Aviram Gold specializes in knee replacements at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov). His expertise ensures tailored solutions for joint-related issues.
Dr. Aviram Gold is an orthopedic surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in hip and knee replacement. Dr. Gold holds certification from the Israeli Orthopedic and General Surgery Board. He also has a background in aviation medicine and trauma life support.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Israel and a JCI-accredited facility. It has been named a top medical tourism destination by Newsweek. Its core strengths are oncology, onco-hematology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.
Dr. Aaron Menahem is a leading Israeli expert in knee replacements with a worldwide reputation. He specializes in total joint replacement at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).
Dr. Aaron Menahem is a leading Israeli expert in orthopedic surgery at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in prosthetic hip and knee joints with a global reputation for surgical excellence. Dr. Menahem focuses on total joint replacements and treating complex bone infections like osteomyelitis. He works at a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10 for medical tourism by Newsweek.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Israel and a JCI-accredited facility. It has been named a top medical tourism destination by Newsweek. Its core strengths are oncology, onco-hematology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.
Over 1,700 joint replacements performed – Dr. Kalganov is a leading orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip replacements at Assuta Medical Center.
Dr. Aleksey Kalganov is the Head of Orthopedics at Assuta Medical Center in Israel. He has performed over 1,700 joint replacements during his career. Dr. Kalganov carries out approximately 280 surgeries every year. He specializes in hip and knee replacements and talipes valgus treatment.
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 procedure involves inspecting or repairing knee joint issues through small incisions, offering quick recovery and less scarring.
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