Yigal Shoshan
- Specialization: Neurosurgeon
- 36 years of experience
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- Speaks:Arabic, English, Hebrew, Italian
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
- Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Hadassah Medical Center
Dr. Yigal Shoshan heads the Neurosurgery Department at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. He specializes in brain tumors, head injuries, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Shoshan completed fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic. He holds certification from the European Association of Neurological Surgeons.
- Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotaxic surgical procedures.
- Authored over 50 scientific papers on neurosurgical techniques and outcomes.
- Serves as a lecturer at Hebrew University Medical School.
- Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
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Prof. Shoshan treats neurological conditions including brain tumors and brain cysts. He specializes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotaxic operations. These procedures allow for precise tumor treatment without traditional open surgery. Gamma Knife radiosurgery uses targeted radiation beams to treat brain tissue with minimal damage to healthy areas.
The doctor conducts clinical studies on medicines for severe head injuries. His research also focuses on improving outcomes for patients with brain tumors. Additionally, Prof. Shoshan has authored over 50 scientific papers in neurosurgery.
Work Experience
- Since 1995 – Neurosurgeon and Department Head, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem
- 2000 – Visiting Professor, LINAC Radiosurgery Unit, New Jersey City University Hospital, USA
- 1998–1999 – Clinical Fellow, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Cleveland Clinic, USA
Education and Academic Roles
- 1996 – Certified by the European Association of Neurological Surgeons
- 1995 – Specialty in Neurosurgery, Hadassah Medical Center
- Since 1995 – Lecturer in Neurosurgery, Hebrew University Medical School
- 1987 – Degree in General Medicine, Israel Institution of Technology
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Society for Neuro-Oncology
- Israeli Neurosurgical Society
- Israeli Neurotrauma Society
- Israeli Medical Association
- Israeli Surgical Society
- Israeli Neurosciences Society
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