Aviva Fatal-valevsky
- Specialization: Neurologist
- 47 years of experience
- accreditations:
- Speaks:English, Hebrew
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
As a leading pediatric neurologist, Dr. Fatal-valevsky has led the Pediatric Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center for over 47, specializing in complex childhood brain conditions.
- Specializes in treating neurogenetic disorders and epilepsy in children
- Member of the Israeli Pediatric Neurology Society and the International Child Neurology Association
- Extensive background in pediatric development and neurology
- Graduated from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
Online consultation with Aviva Fatal-valevsky
Patient reviews
Doctor's services
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery
- Medication treatment for epilepsy
- Autism treatment
- Medication treatment for essential tremor
- Rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy
- EEG (Electroencephalography)
- Consultation with a neurologist
- Genetic screening
- Brain SPECT
- Brain MRI with contrast
- EEG wakefulness to sleep transition
- Complex diagnostics of epilepsy
- Complex diagnosis of Vest syndrome
- Neurological examination
- Diagnostic Evaluation of autism
- Consultation with creation of treatment plan
- Neuropsychological test
- Online Consultation with Epileptologist
How are we doing?
Certifications & accreditations
Qualifications
Dr. Aviva Fatal-valevsky is a specialist in pediatric brain neurogenetic disorders in Israel. She directs the Pediatric Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov). The doctor treats conditions like autism, epilepsy, and developmental delays. She uses detailed diagnostics to create treatment plans for children with neurological issues.
Clinical Specialization and Approach
Dr. Fatal-valevsky treats a wide variety of childhood neurological conditions. She uses genetic screening to identify brain neurogenetic disorders. This process helps clarify the biological cause of developmental issues. She also treats pediatric headaches and chronic pain.
The doctor performs clinical evaluations for epilepsy and West syndrome – a severe type of epilepsy that causes infantile spasms. Her work includes rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy. Furthermore, she provides medical treatment for essential tremors in young patients.
Conditions Treated
- Autism and developmental disorders
- Epilepsy and West syndrome – a seizure disorder occurring in infants
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – a progressive disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord
- Cerebral palsy rehabilitation
- Chronic pain and headaches
Work Experience
- Since 2009 – Director of the Pediatric Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center
- 2007–2009 – Deputy Director of the Pediatric Neurology Unit at Sourasky Medical Center
- 1996–2007 – Deputy Director of the Pediatric Development Divisions at Sourasky Medical Center
- 1993–1996 – Senior physician at the Institute of Pediatric Development, Sourasky Medical Center
- 1993–1996 – Pediatric neurologist, Department of Pediatric Neurology at Sourasky Medical Center
Education and Training
- The Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University – Medical Degree, Israel
Professional Memberships
- The Israel Medical Association
- The International Child Neurology Association
- The European Paediatric Neurology Society
- The Israeli Pediatric Neurology Society
- The Israel Society of Clinical Pediatrics
- The Israeli Epilepsy Society
- The Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders
You may also be interested
Payment & Rewards
You don’t pay for our services
You make your payment directly at the clinic or to their official bank account.
Some clinics may require a deposit as a part of their policy.
Spread out your payments with installment options.
Earn rewards for referring friends to Bookimed.