Vladimir Goldman

Dr. Vladimir Goldman is an orthopedic surgeon at Hadassah Medical Center. He received an honorary badge for exceptional achievements in limb lengthening and deformity correction. He performs reconstructive surgery for children and adults using the Ilizarov method — a technique that uses external frames to grow new bone.

Clinical Specialization & Methods

Dr. Goldman corrects limb length differences and complex bone defects. He uses internal and external fixators to treat congenital and acquired deformities. He also performs reconstructive operations to resolve post-traumatic conditions and soft tissue issues. Additionally, he offers both surgical and non-surgical treatment for fractures and their complications.

The doctor treats various orthopedic conditions including:

• Nonunions, malunions, and bone defects
• Clubfoot and congenital foot deformities using the Ponseti method
• Cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disorders using computer gait analysis
• Post-traumatic arthritis of the ankle with joint-preserving techniques
• Hip fractures and hip osteotomies — a procedure that reshapes bone to improve joint function

Education & Training

• 2002 – Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Degree in general medicine
• 2003 – Wolfson Medical Center – General medical internship, Israel
• 2009 – Hadassah Medical Center – Six-year residency in orthopedics, Jerusalem
• 2011 – Hospital for Special Surgery – Fellowship in pediatric orthopedics, New York
• 2011 – Hospital for Special Surgery – Specialty in limb lengthening, New York

Professional Memberships

Dr. Goldman participates in clinical academic research and trains medical students. He is an active member of several professional organizations:

• Israeli Society of Pediatric Orthopedics
• Israeli Orthopedic Association
• North American Society for Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction