Treatment in Tel Aviv (Israel)

Dr. Leshem David is a leading Israeli reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon. He specializes in pediatric plastic surgery. He is known for his skill in treating craniosynostosis and congenital deformities in children. In 2021, Forbes named him one of Israel’s top plastic surgeons.

Dr. Leshem earned his MD from Tel Aviv University. He completed his specialization at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. He has led the Pediatric Plastic Surgery Division and served as head of the Plastic Surgery Department for 12 years. Each year, he performs hundreds of complex reconstructive surgeries.

Education

Medical School, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Specialization

Internal Medicine

Recognized experience

• Internal Medicine
• Rheumatology

Additional education

• Lupus Unit, Rayne Institute, St Thomas' Hospital, London
• Department of Rheumatology and Lupus Clinic, University College London

Clinical experience

• Since 1992 - specialist in internal medicine.
• Since 1994 - rheumatologist with specialization and interest in the treatment of lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome.

Academic experience

Senior Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Professional publications

• About 58 scientific publications
• About 31 reports at scientific conferences

Trade union membership

• Israeli Association of Rheumatologists
• American College of Rheumatology

Areas of special interest and activities

Diagnosis, treatment and research in the field of lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome.

Dr. Irina Stepfansky is an oncologist and internal medicine specialist at Sourasky Medical Center. She has more than 25 years of clinical experience. Since 2015, she has directed the Oncology Hospitalization department. Dr. Stepfansky earned her medical degree from Grodno University in Belarus. She completed advanced oncology training at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

Dr. Stepfansky has been licensed in Israel since 2000. She has led and participated in many phase I-III oncology clinical trials. Her work has helped improve cancer care and patient outcomes. She is recognized for her expertise in both internal medicine and oncology. Dr. Stepfansky has a strong record in research and clinical leadership.

Dr. Galia Grisaru-Soen is an expert in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. She is the Director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases service at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital. She holds a Marze Bachir degree. Dr. Grisaru-Soen has gained clinical and academic experience at Safra Children's Hospital and the University of Toronto.

Dr. Grisaru-Soen is known for her work in treating complex pediatric infections. She has helped improve patient care and infection control. She leads multidisciplinary teams and uses evidence-based practices in pediatric medicine.

Education:

• Graduate of the Medical Faculty of the Hebrew University.
• Completed an internship in internal medicine at the Ichilov State Medical Center.
• Specialization in nephrology and hypertension at the University of San Diego (California, USA).
• Specialization in nephrology and hypertension at the University of San Diego (California, USA).

Experience:

• Professor Doron Schwartz has over 30 years of medical experience.
• He is currently the Director of the Department of Nephrology and Dialysis at the State Medical
• Ichilov Center and medical administrator of the hemodialysis departments of the Afek network in the cities of Ramat Gan and Bat Yam.

Diseases and treatment methods:

Professor Doron Schwartz treats all types of kidney diseases - glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, urolithiasis, renal failure, neurogenic bladder, etc.

The professor also specializes in the treatment of malignant and benign kidney tumors.

In his work he uses the latest achievements in medicine, such as magnetic resonance imaging, uroflowmetry, excretory urography, computed tomography, etc.

Academic experience:

• Professor at Tel Aviv University.
• The author of numerous publications on the problems of nephrology and dialysis in authoritative specialized medical publications.
• Regularly participates in Israel and abroad with reports and presentations at medical conferences, congresses and symposia.

Dr. Asaf Oren is a Senior Physician in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital. He completed fellowships at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and at Tel Aviv Medical Center. His training focused on advanced care in pediatric endocrinology.

Dr. Oren has held senior roles in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes units. He has also contributed to emergency pediatric care. He teaches at the Sackler School of Medicine and Sheinborn Tel Aviv Academic Nursing School. He has also lectured at the University of Toronto. Dr. Oren is recognized for his clinical and academic leadership in pediatric endocrinology.

Dr. Pevni Dimitry is a cardiac surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in surgery for complex heart defects, including aortic and mitral valve problems and aortic aneurysms. He developed a unique method for heart valve replacement on a beating heart. Dr. Pevni has performed more than 1,000 of these procedures and has published about 70 scientific papers.

Dr. Pevni is a Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences. He teaches at Tel Aviv University. He is a member of the American Heart Association and the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons.

Dr. Ehud Rat is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with 25 years in clinical practice. He specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and minimally invasive orthopedic procedures. He completed advanced fellowship training in trauma, sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. His training took place at top institutions in Israel, the US, and the UK.

Dr. Rat is known for developing minimally invasive techniques that help patients recover faster and achieve better results. He has performed many successful surgeries, including rotator cuff repairs and shoulder replacements. Dr. Rat is a member of the Israel Orthopedic Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and several specialty societies.

Dr. Bentov Amir is a pediatrician and pediatric gastroenterologist with over 22 years of clinical experience. He specializes in treating pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease, and eosinophilic esophagitis. He is also skilled in performing endoscopic procedures in children.

Dr. Amir earned his medical degree at Tel Aviv University. He completed his training in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital. He lectures at Tel Aviv University and is a member of several professional organizations, including the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Dr. Amir is recognized for his clinical work and academic contributions in his field.

Dr. Steinberg Ely is a leading orthopedist with advanced surgical skills. He specializes in limb prosthetics, tibial osteotomy with reconstruction, Bankart repair, and MAKOplasty. He performs both traditional and minimally invasive hip arthroplasty (ALMIS). Dr. Ely is also skilled in hip arthroscopy and MAKOplasty total hip replacement.

In 2021, Forbes recognized Dr. Ely as one of Israel’s top orthopedists. This honor highlights his expertise and leadership in orthopedic care.

Coping with gastrointestinal and lung cancer without chemotherapy. Specialists at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Clinic (Ichilov) use an ultra-modern innovative method to combat neuroendocrine tumors. It is based on radionuclide therapy with the radioisotope Lutetium 177 (Lutetium-177). This innovation is a real breakthrough in oncotherapy, because in recent decades the number of cases of this type of cancer has been rapidly growing.

This method is completely new in the world. Today it exists only in Israel, Germany and Sweden.

Its essence is in the use of a new radiopharmaceutical - Lutetium 177 PRRT. The drug is administered intravenously at intervals of 7-8 weeks. With the help of Lutetium, cancer cells are destroyed selectively, without affecting healthy tissues of the body. That is, this method of treatment can literally be called "local radiation therapy". In addition, the drug does not have a toxic effect on the bone marrow and kidneys, destroying the tumor from the inside.

In addition, the use of this method allows patients to avoid severe side effects of chemotherapy, such as vomiting, nausea, pain, alopecia, weakness. It is also important that the treatment is carried out by a special group of medical specialists. Among them: leading doctors, nurses and medical physicists!

All of them work under the supervision of Dr. Inna Ospovat, a leading specialist in the nuclear therapy department at the Ichilov Clinic.

Education

2000-1994 Faculty of Medicine in Vitebsk, Belarus.

Specialization

2003 - 2011 - specialization in oncology and radiation therapy at the Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem.

Recognized experience

Oncology and radiation therapy

Additional education

2015 - PMH University Hospital (Totonto) Childhood irradiation and head and neck tumors

Attending conferences

About 10 presentations at medical conferences

Trade union membership

• Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy ISCORT
• American Association of Radiation Therapy ASTRO
• Israel Head and Neck Oncology Association
• Areas of special interest and activities
• Radiation therapy in children
• Radiobiological treatment PRBT
• Radiation therapy for gastrointestinal tumors
• Treatment of head and neck tumors and skin tumors

Dr. Ilia Kirshner is a hematologic oncologist with expertise in blood disorders, brain tumors, and prostate cancer. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Dr. Kirshner has led and contributed to important clinical trials. He was involved in a phase III study on enzalutamide for castrate-resistant prostate cancer. He completed fellowships in hematology (1995) and medical oncology (1994) at Montefiore Medical Center. He also finished his internal medicine residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in 1990.

Dr. Eyal Gur is a plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in microsurgery and pediatric plastic surgery. He is known for his skill in breast lift, facelift, rhinoplasty, liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast reconstruction. Dr. Gur treats both adults and children.

He has received several research grants from institutions such as Tel-Aviv University and the Medical Research Council of Canada. Dr. Gur is a member of the Israeli Society of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, and the American Cleft Lip and Palate Association.

Dr. Igor Sukhotnik is a Senior Pediatric Surgeon at Dana Dweck Children’s Hospital, Ichilov Medical Center. He has 29 years of clinical experience. He is known for his advanced skills in pediatric surgery. Dr. Sukhotnik has also worked as a visiting professor at Tel Aviv University.

He graduated from Chernivtsi Medical University in Ukraine. He has held academic roles, including Associate Professor at the Israel Institute of Technology. Dr. Sukhotnik is accredited by the Israeli Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons. He is also an active member of several leading pediatric and surgical associations worldwide.

Dr. Achinoam Socher is a Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. He is known for his skill in diagnosing and treating complex neurological conditions. His main focus is on movement disorders.

Dr. Socher is a key member of the Neurology Department. He takes part in both clinical care and research. He works at one of Israel’s top hospitals, which is known for its large number of patients and advanced neurological services.

He has helped develop new treatment protocols and has taken part in clinical studies. These efforts have improved patient care. Dr. Socher holds professional accreditations that reflect his dedication to high medical standards.

• Education
• 1992-1999 - Faculty of Medicine, Technion.
• Specialization
• 2000-2005 - Internship, Institute of Visualization, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).
• Recognized experience
• Diagnostic radiology
• Subspecialization:
• 2005-2007 - Breast imaging, Mammography Institute, Tel Aviv Medical Center.
• Additional education
• 2008 - MRI of the mammary gland, internship at the Medical Center of the Curie Institute, Paris, France.
• 2012 - Training period in advanced breast imaging technologies at the Gustave Roussy Cancer Center, Villejuif, France.
• 2009,2011,2013 - Updated courses on breast visualization.
• Clinical experience
• 2013 - Director of the Mammography Department, Tel Aviv Medical Center.
• 2007 - Maccabi HMO Breast Imaging Consultant.
• 2005 - Senior Physician, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv.
• 2000-2005 - Internship, Institute of Visualization, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv.
• 1999-2000 - Internship, Sheba Medical Center.
• Academic experience
• 2010- Breast imaging training for medical students in clinical years, Department of Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• 2013 - Lecturer for surgical interns, School of Continuing Education, School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.
• 2000-2005 - Lecturer in Visualization at the School of Radiography, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Bar-Ilan University.
• Trade union membership
• Israel Association of Radiologists
• Breast Imaging Department
• Israel Medical Association
• North American Society of Radiology.
• Areas of special interest and activities
• Breast biopsy and preoperative MRI-guided marking.
• Breast visualization in automated 3D ultrasound.
• Removal of breast lumps using non-invasive radiofrequency technology (BLES).
• Mammography with the introduction of a contrast agent.
• Molecular Breast Imaging, MBI (Molecular Breast Imaging)

• Education
• Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Specialization
• Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology
• Recognized experience
• Specialist in pediatrics, specialist in pediatric endocrinology.
• Additional education
• 2002-2005 Internship in Pediatric Endocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
• 2005-2006 Internship in Pediatric Neuroendocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• Clinical experience
• 1998-2001 Specialization in Pediatrics, Dana Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• 2002 Senior pediatrician at Dana Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• 2002-2005 - specialization in pediatric endocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• 2005-2006 Internship in Pediatric Neuroendocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• 2006-2008 Senior pediatric endocrinologist, Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer
• 2007 onwards Pediatric Endocrinologist, Maccabi Health Services
• Since 2008 Senior Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dana-Duak Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• Since 2010 Director of the Endocrine and Juvenile Diabetes Clinic, Dana-Duak Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• Since 2011 Director of the Department of Pediatric Neuroendocrinology, Dana-Duak Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• Academic experience
• 2008-2013 Clinical Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• 2013-2019 Lecturer in the Department of Pediatrics, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.
• Since 2019, Senior Clinical Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Attending conferences
• About 30 presentations at scientific conferences
• Professional publications
• About 30 professional publications
• Trade union membership
• Israel Medical Association
• Israel Association of Pediatric Endocrinology
• Israel Endocrinology Association
• Areas of special interest and activities
• Endocrinology and diabetes in children, neuroendocrinology