Ram Palti
- Specialization: Pediatric orthopedic surgeon
- 23 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Hebrew
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Israel, Ramat Gan, Sheba Medical Center
- Orthopedic and hand surgeon; Consultant to Israel's Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department and certified expert for the Israeli National Insurance Institute.
Dr. Ram Palti is an orthopedic hand and upper limb surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in reconstructive surgery for congenital hand anomalies and complex deformity correction. Dr. Palti is a consultant to the Israeli Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department. He also serves as a certified medical expert for the Israeli National Insurance Institute.
- Completed specialist fellowships at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and Royal North Shore Hospital.
- Performs complex microsurgery, nerve repair, and pediatric tendon reconstruction.
- Treats rare conditions like syndactyly and symbrachydactyly using precise microsurgical techniques.
- Practices at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th among the world's best hospitals in 2026.
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Doctor's services
- Limb lengthening surgery
- Bone Fracture Treatment
- Rotator cuff repair surgery
- Shoulder replacement
- Surgery for forearm fracture
- Prosthetic finger
- CT (computer tomography)
- Arthroscopy
- MRI of one area
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Qualifications
Dr. Ram Palti is an orthopedic hand and upper limb specialist at Sheba Medical Center. He treats both children and adults with a focus on reconstructive surgery and complex microsurgery. The specialist is a certified medical expert for the Israeli National Insurance Institute and the Ministry of Defense.
Specialization & Approach
Dr. Palti treats complex conditions of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He emphasizes functional restoration to help patients regain movement and strength. His approach combines precise surgical techniques with rehabilitation plans. The doctor performs procedures including:
- Reconstructive surgery for congenital hand anomalies like syndactyly — a condition where two or more fingers are fused together
- Peripheral nerve reconstruction and microsurgery
- Tendon transfer and reconstruction
- Arthroscopic procedures of the hand and wrist — a surgery using a small camera to see inside a joint
- Treatment for upper limb paralysis and traumatic bone injuries
- Burn-related hand reconstruction
Conditions Treated
Dr. Palti addresses a wide range of orthopedic and neurological hand issues. He treats carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve compression. The specialist also treats Dupuytren’s contracture, trigger finger, and complex fractures. Additionally, he treats complex tendon injuries and congenital hand anomalies.
Work Experience
Dr. Palti has served at the Hand Surgery Unit of Sheba Medical Center since 2003. He holds several advisory roles within the Israeli government. The doctor assesses disability and mobility for the National Insurance Institute. Furthermore, he consults for the Rehabilitation Department of the Ministry of Defense and advises legal and governmental institutions.
Education & Training
Dr. Palti received his medical degree from Tel Aviv University. He completed his residency in orthopedics at Sheba Medical Center. The specialist pursued international training to master hand surgery techniques. This training included:
- Fellowship in Upper Extremity Surgery – NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, USA
- Fellowship in Hand, Elbow, and Peripheral Nerve Surgery – Royal North Shore Hospital, Australia
- Advanced training in pediatric hand deformities – Westmead Children’s Hospital, Australia
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