Aviva Fatal-valevsky

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