Professor Shimon Rochkind
- Specialization: Neurosurgeon
- 47 years of experience
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- Speaks:English, Hebrew, Russian
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
- Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
Dr. Shimon Rochkind is a neurosurgeon at Sourasky Medical Center specializing in pediatric and peripheral nerve microsurgery. He heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies. Dr. Rochkind treats adults and children for complex spinal and nerve disorders. He trained at prestigious centers in Canada, Germany, and South Africa. His practice focuses on spinal disc herniation and brachial plexus reconstruction.
- Uses laser and bioengineering technologies for minimally invasive spinal surgery.
- Performs neuroendoscopic procedures to reduce surgical risks in complex cases.
- Treats rare conditions like cauda equina syndrome and spina bifida.
- Expert in sonographic diagnosis for shoulder girdle and facial nerve disorders.
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Doctor's services
- Discectomy
- Removal of spinal cord tumor
- Laminectomy
- Minimally invasive fusion surgery
- Herniated disc surgery
- Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
- Surgery for syringomyelia
- Spina Bifida surgery
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
- Neurorrhaphy
- Spine Tumor Embolization
- Vertebral Artery Angioplasty and Stenting
- Consultation with a neurosurgeon
- Consultation with a surgeon
- Revision of MRI results
- Consultation with creation of treatment plan
- Online Consultation with Neurosurgeon
- Online consultation with Surgeon
- Online Consultation with Spinal Surgeon
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Qualifications
Prof. Shimon Rochkind is a neurosurgeon specializing in pediatric neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve microsurgery. He heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies. He treats children and adults at Sourasky Medical Center. Prof. Rochkind uses laser and bioengineering technologies to perform operations with minimal risk.
Specialization and Surgical Approach
Prof. Rochkind treats various spinal and neurological conditions. His practice includes cauda equina syndrome – a condition where nerve roots in the lower spine are compressed – as well as intervertebral disc protrusions and spinal disc herniation. The doctor uses neuroendoscopic methods and minimally invasive techniques for extramedullary and intramedullary tumors. These approaches reduce surgical intervention and speed up recovery.
The specialist performs a range of procedures including:
- Discectomy for herniated discs
- Laminectomy and spinal fusion
- Removal of spinal cord tumors
- Surgery for spina bifida and syringomyelia
- Neurorrhaphy and peripheral nerve repair
Education and International Training
The neurosurgeon completed medical training across three continents. This education provided exposure to diverse surgical techniques and research environments. Training locations included:
- Pediatric neurosurgery training at the Hospital for Sick Children, Canada
- Peripheral nerve surgery training at University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Germany
- Brachial plexus and nerve regeneration training at Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa
Research and Scientific Interests
Prof. Rochkind conducts research on neuro-spinal disorder treatments. His work includes the sonographic diagnosis of shoulder girdle disorders. He also studies the microsurgical morphology of the facial nerve. This research helps improve diagnostic accuracy and surgical outcomes in nerve cases.
Professional Memberships
- President of the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
- Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
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