Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist) in Israel: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2026

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.

• Uses stem cell therapy and biological reconstruction for joint restoration.
• Treats sports injuries and tendon damage in the knee, hip, and shoulder.
• Authored over 40 scientific publications on cartilage treatment and osteoarthritis.
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and EFSMA.

Dr. Segev Eitan is an expert pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses the OrthoSpin robotic system for external bone fixation. This technology automates adjustments and reduces radiation exposure from X-rays. Forbes named him one of the best orthopedists in Israel.

• Specializes in MAKOplasty and ALMIS minimally invasive hip surgery.
• Performs complex ankle and knee replacements and limb prosthetics.
• Treats bone fractures and conducts arthroscopic meniscectomy procedures.
• Works at a Newsweek-ranked clinic listed among the world's best smart hospitals.

Dr. Gortzak Yair is an orthopedic oncologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He trained in orthopedic oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Toronto. Dr. Yair treats benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors in children and adults. He uses specialized prosthetics that expand via magnetic or electronic controls to accommodate pediatric bone growth.

• Specializes in metastatic bone disease and bone soft tissue infections.
• Maintains membership in the European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS).
• Is a member of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS).
• Works at Sourasky, a clinic ranked among the Top 10 by Newsweek.

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.

• Performs total knee and hip replacements using MAKOplasty robotic-assisted techniques.
• Provides minimally invasive hip arthroplasty and partial knee reconstruction.
• Treats degenerative joint diseases including advanced arthrosis and osteoarthritis.
• Actively conducts clinical research and academic work in orthopedic joint replacement.