Lidar Zvi
- Specialization: Spine neurosurgeon
- 35 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Hebrew
- Workplace: Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
- Director of the Spinal Surgery Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center
Dr. Lidar Zvi is the Director of the Spinal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and oncological spinal diseases. Dr. Zvi completed intensive training at the Medical College of Wisconsin and in Memphis, USA. He developed a miniature approach technique for spine surgery used in European clinical guidelines.
- Performs complex procedures including spinal fusion, laminectomy, and tumor embolization.
- Treats spinal stenosis, herniated disks, and spine cysts using mini-invasive methods.
- Published over 50 articles in international journals on spinal biomechanics and techniques.
- Member of the North American Spine Society and the World Neurosurgical Association.
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Doctor's services
- Discectomy
- Laminectomy
- Minimally invasive fusion surgery
- Surgical treatment of radiculopathy
- Herniated disc surgery
- Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
- Fetal surgery for spina bifida
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
- Neurorrhaphy
- Spine Tumor Embolization
- Consultation with creation of treatment plan
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Qualifications
Dr. Lidar Zvi is a spine neurosurgeon and the Director of the Spinal Surgery Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center. He specializes in both open and minimally invasive techniques for spinal conditions. Dr. Zvi has published over 50 scientific articles and lectures at Tel Aviv University.
Specialization and Clinical Focus
Dr. Zvi specializes in small and open spine surgery. He treats spinal disorders including herniated disks and spinal stenosis. He also treats spinal cord abscesses and spine cysts. Additionally, he has experience treating oncological diseases of the spine.
Dr. Zvi uses techniques such as minimally invasive fusion surgery. He performs laminectomy — a surgery that removes part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. He also offers both anterior and posterior discectomy procedures. Furthermore, he conducts neurorrhaphy and spine tumor embolization. Patients receive treatment plans for radiculopathy — a condition where a pinched nerve causes pain or numbness.
Professional Experience
- 2004–Present – Director of the Spinal Surgery Department, Tel Aviv Medical Center (Ichilov)
- 2004–Present – Senior Physician in the Neurosurgery Department, Tel Aviv Medical Center
- 2004 – Director of the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Course, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA
- 1996–2002 – Resident in the Department of Neurosurgery, Sheba Hospital, Tel Hashomer
- 1995–1996 – Intern at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer
Education and Advanced Training
- 2005 – Advanced Training in Spinal Oncology, Kanazawa, Japan
- 2004 – Advanced Training in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Memphis, USA
- 2002–2004 – Postgraduate Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA
- 1991–1995 – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine
- 1988–1991 – Undergraduate Medical Studies, Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine
Academic and Research Work
Dr. Zvi contributes to spinal biomechanics research. He served as a researcher at the Medical College of Wisconsin Research Laboratory. He also helped develop the European Neurological Association Guidelines for Tiny Spine Surgery. This miniature approach minimizes tissue damage during operations.
The doctor educates medical professionals. He lectures for medical and nursing students at Tel Aviv University. He also instructs American medical students and orthopedic interns. As a result of his research, he has presented 50 scientific papers at international medical congresses.
Professional Memberships
- World Neurosurgical Association (WFNS)
- American Spine Association (NASS)
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Israel Spinal Association
- Israel Neurosurgical Association
- Israel Medical Association
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