Ron Arbel

Dr. Ron Arbel is the Head of the Orthopedic Department at Ichilov Medical Center in Israel. He serves as the official treating physician for the Israeli national volleyball team. He pioneers innovative cartilage regeneration using stem cell therapy and biological reconstruction.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Arbel specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic techniques. He treats injuries of the bones, joints, and tendons. The doctor performs biological reconstruction using stem cells, PRP, and Orthokine. These methods treat joints in the knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle. He also performs both partial and total joint replacements.

Advanced Procedures

• Knee and hip replacement surgery
• Arthroscopic meniscectomy – a procedure to remove or repair a torn meniscus in the knee
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
• Achilles tendon arthroplasty
• Stem cell therapy for arthritis and osteoarthritis
• Therapeutic knee arthroscopy

Professional Experience

• Head of the Orthopedic Department – Ichilov Medical Center (Sourasky)
• Senior Physician – Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
• Treating Physician – Israeli National Volleyball Team

Education and Training

• Sackler Medical School at Tel Aviv State University – Medical degree in orthopedic surgery
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (Chicago, USA) – Training in arthroscopic surgery
• University of Tennessee Medical Center (USA) – Specialization in arthroscopic hip surgery

Research and Scientific Activity

Dr. Arbel leads a Pilot Clinical Study on orthopedic innovations in Israel. He conducts research into cartilage transplantation and osteoarthritis therapy. The specialist has published over 40 scientific papers. This work focuses on improving outcomes in biological joint reconstruction.

Professional Memberships

• Israel Society of Sports Medicine
• Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
• European Federation of Sports Medicine Associations (EFSMA)
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)