Dr. Tamir specializes in treating complex wrist issues, performing microvascular and nerve reconstruction surgery, tendon transfers, and complex upper extremity reconstructions. His work extends to addressing congenital malformations in pediatric hand surgery. His commitment to advancing his field is evident through his active participation in international conferences and his substantial contributions to scientific literature.
Awards
- Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center excellency scholarship (2009)
- Completed with excellence (highest score) the national Israeli orthopedic oral boards examination (2008)
- Completed with excellence (highest score) the national Israeli orthopedic written boards examination (2007)
- NIH scholarship for research fellowship at the orthopedic oncology section in Washington Cancer Institute, Washington, DC, USA (2005–2006)
Membership
- Israel Medical society
- Mayo Clinic Alumni
- Israel Hand Surgery Society
Education
- Graduated from the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
- Specialization in orthopedics at the Orthopedic Department B at the Sorasky (Ichilov) Tel Aviv Medical Center
- Specialization in hand surgery and microsurgery at the Orthopedic Department of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Specialization in hand surgery and microsurgery at the Department of Plastic Surgery of the University of Texas (UT-Southwestern), Dallas, USA
- Specialization in upper limb pediatric surgery at the Children’s Orthopedic Hospital (Scottish Rite Hospital for Children), Dallas, USA
- Clinical research year in orthopedics, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, USA