Alon Friedlander

MD | Orthopedic Surgeon | Spine & Scoliosis Specialist (Adult & Pediatric)

Listed among Top Doctors in Israel by Forbes

Department:

Orthopedic Surgery, Sheba Medical Center

Languages:

Hebrew, English

Professional Summary

Dr. Alon Friedlander is a leading orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist, currently serving as the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is highly experienced in the treatment of complex spinal conditions in both adults and pediatric patients, with particular expertise in scoliosis and spinal deformities.

Dr. Friedlander combines advanced surgical techniques — including minimally invasive and open spine surgery — with a multidisciplinary approach to deliver precise and individualized care.

Areas of Expertise

Scoliosis surgery in children, adolescents, and adults

Correction of complex spinal deformities

Surgical treatment of primary and metastatic spinal tumors

Spinal stenosis and instability

Disc herniation (slipped discs)

Anterior and posterior spinal fixation

Minimally invasive and open spine surgery

Education & International Training

MD, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel

Residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Sheba Medical Center

Advanced fellowships at leading international centers:

University of Minnesota, USA – Adult reconstructive surgery

Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, USA – Sports medicine

Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France – surgical treatment of spinal tumors

University Hospitals of Strasbourg, France – Spinal deformity correction

Queen Mary Hospital & Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital, Hong Kong – Adult & pediatric spine surgery

Clinical Experience

Dr. Friedlander has extensive experience in managing complex spinal disorders across all age groups. His clinical practice includes:

Scoliosis correction in children and adolescents

Surgical treatment of primary and secondary spinal tumors

A wide range of procedures for spinal stenosis

Anterior and posterior spinal fixation

Surgical treatment of disc herniation

He performs both minimally invasive and open spine procedures, selecting the optimal approach based on individual patient anatomy and clinical needs.

Professional & Advisory Roles

Director, Orthopedic Department, Sheba Medical Center

Associate Professor of Orthopedics, Tel Aviv University

Dr. Friedlander also holds several key advisory and referral roles:

Referral physician for orthopedic injuries in specialized units of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

Orthopedic consultant for elite soccer teams in Israel (sports injuries)

Referral specialist for knee injuries (evaluation and surgical management) for Spartak Basketball Club, Moscow

Recognition

Listed among Top Doctors in Israel by Forbes

Why Patients Choose Dr. Friedlander

Expertise in scoliosis and spinal deformities across all age groups

Extensive experience in complex spine surgery, including tumor treatment

International training in leading spine centers

Experience working with elite athletes and high-demand cases

Is on Forbes list as one of the best doctors of Israel.