Best Injuries of bones and joints doctors in Israel: TOP 17 doctors

Dr. Ron Arbel is a leading orthopedic surgeon in Israel, specializing in sports medicine and innovative cartilage treatments. He serves as the treating physician for the Israeli national volleyball team.

• Specializes in arthroscopic techniques and biological reconstruction (PRP, Orthokine)
• Head of the Orthopedic Department at Ichilov Medical Center
• Trained in arthroscopic surgery at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Over 40 scientific publications on cartilage treatment and osteoarthritis therapy

Dr. Alon Friedlander, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and a spine and scoliosis specialist for adults and children. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Tel Aviv University. He is listed by Forbes among Israel’s Top Doctors.

He treats complex spine disorders with minimally invasive and open surgery. His procedures include anterior and posterior fixation. His focus areas are scoliosis and other deformities, tumors, stenosis and instability, and disc herniation. Education: MD, Tel Aviv University; residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris and University Hospitals of Strasbourg (France); Queen Mary Hospital and the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Hong Kong).

Advisory roles: IDF referral physician. Consultant to soccer teams. Specialist for the Spartak Basketball Club (knee injuries).

Dr. Luger Elchanan leads the Orthopedic Surgery department at Herzliya Medical Center and practices at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in orthopedics with extensive clinical experience
• Fluent in English and Hebrew for clear patient communication
• Holds leadership position as Head of Orthopedic Surgery

As President of the Israeli Shoulder Society, Dr. Maman brings leading expertise to treating complex shoulder and elbow issues at Ichilov Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in orthopedic and arthritic surgery at the University of Toronto
• Specializes in shoulder replacement and rotator cuff repair surgery
• Skilled in both surgical and conservative treatments for shoulder dislocation
• Published in scientific and medical journals on orthopedic topics
• Graduated with honors from Ben-Gurion University

Dr. Aaron Menahem is a leading Israeli expert in orthopedic surgery, specializing in hip and knee replacements at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in total joint replacement, knee replacement, and hip replacement
• Worldwide reputation for treating arthrosis and osteomyelitis
• Engaged in research to advance orthopedic treatments

Dr. Chechik is the Deputy Director for Teaching and Research in Orthopedics at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), shaping the next generation of surgeons.

• Holds a senior leadership role in a major Israeli medical center
• Actively advances orthopedic practices through clinical research
• Dedicated to patient care and professional development
• Focuses on integrating the latest knowledge into treatment

Specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgery – Dr. Barry focuses on hip diseases in neonates and children, pediatric trauma, and neuromuscular diseases like cerebral palsy.

• Fellowship-trained at Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto
• Expert in advanced surgical procedures and gait analysis
• Member of the American Academy of CP and Developmental Medicine

Recognized by Forbes as one of Israel's best orthopedists – Dr. Steinberg specializes in cutting-edge joint procedures at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in MAKOplasty and minimally invasive hip arthroplasty
• Performs complex reconstructive surgeries like tibial osteotomy
• Specializes in both joint replacements and arthroscopic procedures

Dr. Muki Yaniv specializes in orthopaedics and sports medicine, focusing on joint replacements at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

• Based in Tel Aviv, Israel
• Specializes in orthopaedics and sports medicine
• Expert in joint replacement procedures

Dr. Rat trained in elite international fellowships for shoulder surgery and minimally invasive orthopedics, working at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship in shoulder surgery at the Reading Shoulder Unit in the UK
• AO trauma fellowship at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle
• Sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at Tufts University in Boston
• Member of the Israel Shoulder and Elbow Society
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Rosenblatt Yishai is a senior orthopedic consultant at Tel Aviv Sourasky Hospital (Ichilov). He handles a wide range of joint injuries from sports to tumors.

• Specializes in hip and knee replacements and ligament surgeries
• Has advanced reconstructive surgery training from London
• Completed orthopedic specialization and traumatology training in Israel
• Served as an orthopedic lecturer at Tel Aviv University
• Trained further at a leading orthopedic center in Leeds, England

Over 31 years of experience of experience in Internal Medicine – Dr. Fishkin Michael provides personalized care at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in diagnosing and treating multiple diseases
• Takes a preventative approach to health and wellness
• Highly respected and well-regarded by colleagues

Dr. Aviram Gold brings over 33 years of experience of orthopedic expertise, specializing in hip and knee replacements at Sourasky Medical Center.

• MD from The Hebrew University Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical School
• Certified by the Israeli Orthopedic and general surgery board
• Attended AO Advanced Course in fracture treatment
• Performs a wide range of procedures including ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair

Trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York – a world leader in orthopedics. Dr. Goldman specializes in complex limb reconstruction at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Over a decade of focused expertise in limb lengthening and deformity correction.
• Uses the precise Ilizarov and Ponseti methods for challenging cases.
• Treats complex non-union fractures and post-traumatic bone defects.
• Member of the North American Society for Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction.
• Educates medical students and contributes to clinical research in the field.

Dr. Boaz Liberman, MD, is an orthopedic oncologist and sarcoma surgeon for adults and children. He directs the Orthopedic Oncology Unit and serves as Vice Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. His focus is limb-sparing cancer surgery with functional reconstruction. He performs complex joint reconstruction, revision arthroplasty, MRgFUS, and reconstruction after bone metastases.

Education and training: MD, Tel Aviv University. Orthopedic surgery residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships in Adult Reconstruction at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, and in Orthopedic Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and in Orthopedic Oncology Surgery. He is a Clinical Instructor at Tel Aviv University. Memberships include the Israel Medical Association, Israel Orthopedic Association, AATB, and EATB. He also serves on national advisory committees. His research covers bone and soft tissue sarcomas, serum markers, imaging-guided therapies, MRI arthrography, and the biomechanics of bone treated with MRgFUS.

Dr. Ram (Rami) Palti is an orthopedic hand and upper limb surgeon. He has over 20 years of experience at the Hand Surgery Unit of Sheba Medical Center. He focuses on reconstructive surgery for congenital hand anomalies and deformity correction. He also performs complex microsurgery, nerve repair, and tendon reconstruction.

He earned his MD from Tel Aviv University. He completed an orthopedic residency at Sheba Medical Center. He completed fellowships in Upper Extremity Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and in Hand, Elbow and Peripheral Nerve Surgery at Royal North Shore Hospital. He also received advanced training in congenital upper limb surgery at Westmead Children’s Hospital.

He is a certified medical expert for the Israeli National Insurance Institute. He consults for the Israeli Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department and advises legal and government bodies. His practice emphasizes precise microsurgery with functional rehabilitation.