11 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment Clinics in Israel

Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is ranked among the Top 10 most popular clinics for medical tourists worldwide by Newsweek magazine. The hospital treats over 400,000 patients annually and specializes in advanced neurosurgical treatments for Ankylosing spondylitis, including minimally invasive spine procedures and deep brain stimulation. Dr. Zvi Ram, Head of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, leads the neurosurgery team with expertise in spinal disorders and innovative surgical techniques.

Hadassah Medical Center specializes in advanced treatments for Ankylosing spondylitis with a dedicated team of specialists, including Dr. Vladimir Goldman, who leads the Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction Department. With over 24 years of experience, Dr. Goldman is known for his expertise in orthopedic surgery and innovative techniques like the Stride magnetic nail technology. The hospital, ranked among the world's top medical centers by Newsweek, performs over 35,000 surgeries annually.

Rambam Medical Center is a JCI-accredited academic hospital in Haifa, Israel. Recognized among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals. Its top specialties include pediatrics, bone marrow transplantation, and IVF – with Nobel Prize-winning doctors on staff.

• Over 2,000 bone marrow transplants performed to date.
• First in Israel for robotic surgery on a child and transnasal tumor removal.
• Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital has 21 specialty units with family-friendly amenities.
• Advanced technology includes DaVinci robotic surgery, Carto 3 cardiac mapping, SPECT/CT, Pill Cam, and gene mapping.

Assaf Harofeh Medical Center is one of Israel's largest government hospitals, affiliated with Tel Aviv University. It is best known for infertility treatment and obstetrics, with over 9,000 births each year.

• One of the biggest hospitals in Israel – 21 operating rooms and over 300,000 outpatients annually.
• More than 60 years of medical experience, serving around 1,000 international patients.
• Over 23,000 surgeries performed each year across specialties like orthopedics and cardiology.
• Located just 15 km from Tel Aviv and Ben-Gurion International Airport.

Rabin Medical Center is JCI-accredited. Its rheumatology department runs dedicated biologic-therapy and methotrexate injection clinics. Patients can start with a multidisciplinary rheumatology evaluation, with relevant organ specialists involved when needed. Combined clinics pair rheumatology with dermatology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, or ophthalmology. Spine and joint rehabilitation includes physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Herzliya Medical Center holds a perfect safety score of 100 and ISO certifications for high-quality care. The center focuses on spinal fusion surgery to correct deformities and stabilize the spine. Patients can also access minimally invasive kyphoplasty and radiofrequency therapy for chronic pain management. Every international patient receives a personal case manager and a translator to help during the stay. Diagnostics include MRI and CT imaging to plan precise treatments. Physiotherapy is also available to improve mobility and reduce joint stiffness.

State Hospital Edith Wolfson is a general hospital in Holon, Israel. It has 60 departments and serves 120,000 patients each year. Its core specialties include pediatric neurology, orthopedics, and oncology.

• Focuses on pediatric neurology, monitoring at-risk infants and treating epilepsy and ADHD in children.
• Comprehensive body check-ups start at $1,300, coordinated by the medical tourism department.
• Over 2,000 staff and 650 doctors serve patients across 60 departments.
• The admissions office handles around 450 visits each day.

Meir Medical Center was recognized as the best hospital in Israel five times in a row. It is one of the largest hospitals in the country. Core specialties include spine surgery, pulmonology, nephrology, oncology, and orthopedics.

• 20,000 surgical procedures and 6,000 deliveries each year.
• Records 3.2 million physician visits annually.
• Performs over 320,000 hemodialysis procedures annually.
• Affiliated with the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University for training and research.
• Elected supervisor of the Olympic Committee of Israel; top athletes receive treatment there.

Ramat Aviv Medical Center is one of the largest private medical centers in Israel, operating since 1999. It specializes in medical diagnostics, multidisciplinary surgery, cosmetology, and radioisotope research. The center uses advanced technology for early cancer detection and minimally invasive procedures.

• 65 doctors across 12 departments including oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and urology.
• On-site beam diagnostics with virtual colonoscopy, CT angiography, and cardiac CT.
• Specialized isotope institute for radioisotope research and diagnostics.
• Minimally invasive surgery performed by experienced surgeons.
• Cosmetology department with modern aesthetic treatments.

Shaare Zedek Medical Center treats over 250,000 patients annually with highly-qualified specialists. Prof. Daniel Bitran, a cardiac surgeon with of experience, has performed 10,000+ successful operations and trained at Harvard University. He leads the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and holds memberships in international surgical associations.