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Professor, specialist of ophthalmology

Dr. Uri Kramer is a highly experienced pediatric neurologist with a specialty in epilepsy treatment in children, who has been practicing for over 50 years. He is the author of a novel epilepsy alarm-system and has written over 160 scientific papers in pediatric neurology. He is also the former President of the Israel Epilepsy Association and a member of the American and Israeli Pediatric Neurology Societies.

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.

Dr. Erwin Santo is an Israeli top rated gastroenterologist, an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of gastric and liver diseases. He has extensive experience in the field, including heading the Gastroenterological Department at Sourasky Medical Center and being a co-founder of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology, and the European Association of Gastroenterology, Endoscopy and Nutrition.

Education

Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Specialization

Department of Ophthalmology, Tel Aviv Medical Center

Recognized experience

Eye specialist and surgeon.

Additional education

• Intercommunity Hospital Centre (CHIC) Creteil, France: 2007-2008.
• Medical retina

European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology (ESASO), Lugano, Switzerland - DISSO - Diploma in Ophthalmology: 2009-2010

Clinical experience

Ophthalmologist and surgeon at Tel Aviv Medical Center since 2002.

Academic experience

Lecturer in the Department of Ophthalmology, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Leader of sixth year students

Professional publications

About 10 professional publications

About 14 presentations at scientific conferences

Areas of special interest and activities

Cataract removal surgery

Retinal diseases, intraocular injections and laser treatment

• EDUCATION
• Faculty of Medicine, Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia
• Internship at Tbilisi Hospital, Georgia
• Internship in intensive care for cardiac pathologies at the Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
• ATLS Military Medical Training Course
• MEMBERSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Israel Medical Association
• Israel Heart Association
• European Union of Cardiologists
• American Heart Association
• American Society of Echocardiography
• MAIN AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
• Diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases
• Heart valve transplantation
• Coronary stenting
• Installation of pacemakers
• Therapy of patients with cardiac pathologies at the pre-hospital stage
• Conducting intensive therapy

Dr. Oren Peleg is a specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with more than 20 years of experience. He has spent the last ten years focusing on advanced surgical procedures. Dr. Peleg works at Sourasky Medical Center. He is known for his skill in diagnosing and treating complex oral and maxillofacial conditions.

Dr. Peleg has made important contributions to academic research. He has co-authored several professional articles and received multiple awards as a faculty member at the Hebrew University School of Dentistry. He is also a member of the orthognathic surgery team at Tel Hashomer Hospital. Dr. Peleg regularly attends international conferences to stay updated in his field.

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. 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.

Dr. Ovadia Dror is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric orthopedics. He focuses on spinal diseases and deformities in children and adolescents. He earned his medical degree from Ben-Gurion University. He also completed a fellowship in pediatric spinal surgery at Hospital St. Vincent de Paul in Paris.

Dr. Dror is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, the Israeli Orthopedic Association, and the European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society. He is known for advanced surgical techniques, such as minimally invasive fusion surgery and anterior cervical discectomy. His clinical results are consistently above national standards. This reflects his skill and commitment to pediatric spinal care.

Dr. Gortzak Yair is a specialist in pediatric orthopedic oncology and oncological orthopedics. He treats skeletal and soft tissue tumors in both children and adults. He is known for using advanced expandable prosthetics with magnetic or electronic remote controls. These devices help support bone growth in young patients.

Dr. Gortzak has been certified in orthopedic surgery since 2006. He completed advanced training in orthopedic oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Toronto from 2007 to 2009. He is a member of CTOS, EMSOS, EPSSG, the Israel Medical Association, and the Israeli Orthopedic Association.

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. 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.

Dr. Jacob Ben-chaim is a Pediatric Urologist at the Sourasky Medical Center with experience in chemical immunology, laparoscopic pyeloplasty, and ECFMG certification. He is certified by the Technion Institute, Haifa, Israel, The Johns Hopkins Hospital and University, Baltimore MD, USA, and Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine. He is a member of the Israel Medical Association, Israel Urological Association, American Urological Association, and Chairman of the Pediatric Urology Union. He has received awards for best Pediatric Urology study and holds an ECFMG Certificate valid indefinitely.

Dr. Aharon Amir is a renowned reconstructive plastic surgeon in Israel specializing in complex head, face, neck and chest reconstruction, including plastic surgery after the removal of malignant tumors. He has a degree in general medicine from the Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine and a specialty in plastic surgery from Soroka University Medical Center. He has authored over 30 scientific papers and taken part in over 150 conferences. He is a member of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Israel Society for Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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. Finkelshtein Arik is an experienced interventional cardiologist. He specializes in complex heart procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation. He is known for his research on high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. Dr. Arik has also introduced advanced technology in aortic valve replacement.

He has performed over 100 successful catheterizations using new aortic valve replacement methods. These techniques provide minimally invasive options instead of open-heart surgery and improve patient recovery. Dr. Arik is a member of the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Heart Society, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).

Eli Shpreher  is a Head of the Department of Dermatology, Ichilov Medical Center - Sourasky.

Dr. Margalit Navo is a highly experienced neurosurgeon who heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center. He specializes in the minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors in both adults and children and has performed over 170 successful surgeries for meningioma and skull base tumors. He is a member of the Israel Neurosurgical Society, North American Skull Base Society, and Israel Medicine Association.

Dr. Arye Blachar is a diagnostic radiologist with expertise in abdominal imaging, hepatic perfusion imaging, CT colonography, and body MR imaging. He focuses on imaging studies of the abdominal and pelvic organs. He has a special interest in diagnosing cancers of the liver, lung, prostate, stomach, adrenal glands, breast, and esophagus, as well as peritoneal mesothelioma.

Dr. Blachar has been recognized as one of the best teachers at Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine. Forbes Israel named him one of the country's top physicians in 2021. His honors include a Certificate of Merit for research, Magna Cum Laude for his work on portal vein thrombosis, and an Editors’ Recognition Award from the European Radiology Journal.