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Professor Shimon Rochkind

Neurosurgeon, Peripheral nerve specialist, Spine neurosurgeon, Pediatric neurosurgeon, Orthopedic spine surgeon

Expert in peripheral nerve microsurgery. Applies laser and bioengineering technologies, which are the latest and safest neuroendoscopic techniques.

46 years of experience

Professor Shimon Rohkind MD is an experienced neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon with over 35 years of practice. He is an expert in neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve microsurgery, and he uses modern laser and bioengineering technologies to perform the most complex operations with minimal risk of complications. He is also involved in scientific research and is a member of the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

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4.4141 reviews

Prof. Shimon Rohkind MD is one of the best neurosurgeons in Israel. He is also one of the best pediatric neurosurgeons, treating both children and adults consistent with Bookimed patient reviews. The doctor has over 35 years of practice under his belt.

Professor Rohkind obtained education in different parts of the world, including:

  • Canada: the Hospital for Sick Children for pediatric neurosurgery
  • Germany: the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus for peripheral nerves surgery
  • South Africa: Groote Schuur Hospital for peripheral nerve regeneration and surgical treatment of brachial plexus nerve.

Specialty

Professor Rohkind is an expert in neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve microsurgery. He provides diagnostic and treatment of cauda equina syndrome (CES), intervertebral disc protrusions, and spinal disc herniation. For extramedullary and intramedullary tumors he applies minimally invasive techniques. Professor Shimon Rohkind uses modern laser and bioengineering technologies, the latest neuroendoscopic techniques for the most complex operations with minimal risk of complications.

Scientific research

Professor Shimon Rohkind continues studies of neuro spinal disorders treatment with surgeries and sonographic diagnosis of the shoulder girdle disorders. Among his scientific interests is microsurgical morphology of the facial nerve.

Membership in organizations

  • Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
  • World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.
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Feb 4, 2020
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May 8, 2019
HIV

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Jan 31, 2024
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