Doctors in Israel — Page 5

Dr. Erwin Santo is the head of the Gastroenterology Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He was the first doctor in Israel to use interventional ultrasound for GI diagnostics. Dr. Santo is a co-founder of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions of the stomach, liver, and pancreas in Tel Aviv.

• Expert in interventional endoscopy and ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association.
• Former Director of the Interventional Endoscopy Unit at Sourasky Medical Center.
• Works at Sourasky, ranked among the world's best hospitals by Newsweek.

The doctor is an experienced oncohematologist with 31 years of practice at Sourasky Medical Center. Specializing in the treatment of blood cancers, the doctor has contributed significantly to advancements in oncohematology. With a focus on patient-centered care, the doctor has been involved in numerous clinical trials and research projects aimed at improving therapeutic outcomes. The doctor is recognized for their expertise in diagnosing and managing complex hematological conditions, providing comprehensive care to patients.

The doctor is a highly experienced obstetrician and gynecologist with 25 years of experience. Currently practicing at Tel Aviv Sourasky Hospital, the doctor also serves as a professor of gynecology at the faculty of medicine of Tel Aviv University. The doctor has contributed significantly to medical literature, with 80 scientific articles published in medical journals and 11 textbook chapters authored. Affiliated with numerous medical societies, the doctor is recognized for expertise in the field.

Dr. Zamir Halperin is a gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in treating inflammatory bowel diseases, liver conditions, and gallstones. Dr. Halperin has published over 150 scientific papers on gastrointestinal tract diagnosis. He is a laureate of the Bat-Sheva de Rothschild Prize for science. Dr. Halperin works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the top 10 clinics globally.

• Former Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists.
• Served as Chairman of the Israel Society for the Study of the Liver.
• Trained at the Cleveland Clinic and Royal Free Hospital in London.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's esophagus.

Dr. Tatyana Gurevich heads the Parkinson’s disease medical team at Sourasky Medical Center. She is a neuropathologist with decades of clinical and scientific experience. Dr. Gurevich specializes in movement disorders and nervous system conditions. She works at a clinic ranked among the top 10 for medical tourism by Newsweek.

• Treats Parkinson's disease, Tourette syndrome, and Huntington's disease.
• Manages pediatric cases of cerebral palsy and multiple system atrophy.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and medication-based therapies.
• Graduated from Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University.

The doctor has extensive experience in the field of oncology, with a focus on radiotherapy. They have led numerous clinical trials aimed at improving cancer treatment outcomes and have published several peer-reviewed articles in prestigious medical journals. The doctor is board-certified in radiation oncology and has been instrumental in developing advanced radiotherapy techniques that are now widely adopted in clinical practice. Their work has significantly contributed to the enhancement of patient care and treatment efficacy in oncology.

The doctor is an abdominal surgeon specializing in both open and minimally invasive procedures, including Whipple surgery. With over 20 years of experience, the doctor leads the Colorectal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center, demonstrating expertise in advanced surgical techniques and patient care.

Dr. Lidar Zvi is the Director of the Spinal Surgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and oncological spinal diseases. Dr. Zvi completed intensive training at the Medical College of Wisconsin and in Memphis, USA. He developed a miniature approach technique for spine surgery used in European clinical guidelines.

• Performs complex procedures including spinal fusion, laminectomy, and tumor embolization.
• Treats spinal stenosis, herniated disks, and spine cysts using mini-invasive methods.
• Published over 50 articles in international journals on spinal biomechanics and techniques.
• Member of the North American Spine Society and the World Neurosurgical Association.

Dr. Pevni Dimitry is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He developed a unique method for replacing heart valves on a beating heart. This technique significantly improves outcomes for cardiac surgery patients. He performed the first aortic valve transplant for a patient with an artificial heart.

• Specializes in aortic aneurysms and congenital heart defect repairs.
• Maintains memberships in the American Heart Association and the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons.
• A senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University and a Doctor of Medical Sciences.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked as a top smart hospital by Newsweek.

Dr. Zvi Ram is the current head of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He is a neurosurgeon at Sourasky Medical Center in Israel. Dr. Ram specializes in treating brain tumors, aneurysms, and cerebrovascular pathologies. He is an expert in brain mapping and deep brain stimulation.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery for brain and spinal cord disorders.
• Treats complex conditions like Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and glioblastoma.
• Winner of the Borenstein Award and the Goldhirsh Foundation Award.
• Expert in transnasal tumor resection and skull base surgery.

Dr. Pritsch Tamir is an orthopedist and pediatric hand surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in microvascular reconstruction, nerve surgery, and congenital hand malformations. He earned the highest score on the Israeli national orthopedic board examinations. Dr. Tamir completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic and UT Southwestern.

• Performs complex upper extremity reconstructions and tendon transfers.
• Treats congenital hand issues in children.
• Member of the Israel Hand Surgery Society and Mayo Clinic Alumni.
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Maharshak Nitzan is the Director of the Department of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in bacterotherapy and complex gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Nitzan completed training in immunology and microbiology at the University of North Carolina. He treats patients at Sourasky, a Newsweek-ranked clinic for medical tourism.

• Directs the Bacteriotherapies Clinic focusing on research and fecal bacteria treatments.
• Authored over 80 professional publications in the field of gastroenterology.
• Treats inflammatory conditions including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and European Crohn's and Colitis Organization.

Dr. Rachel Grossman is a neurosurgeon at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. She specializes in complex brain tumor surgeries and awake craniotomies with cortical mapping. Dr. Grossman completed a brain tumor fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the US. She has received international research awards for developing new treatments for malignant tumors.

• Expert in endoscopic pituitary and skull base tumor resection.
• Performs CyberKnife radiosurgery and transnasal resections.
• Treats brain aneurysms, cysts, and arteriovenous malformations.
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies tumor section.

Dr. Rosso Raphael is a cardiologist at Sourasky Medical Center specializing in cardiac arrhythmias. He completed an electrophysiology fellowship at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia. Dr. Raphael treats conditions like atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease. He works at a clinic ranked among the top 10 for medical tourists globally.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and implants pacemakers.
• Expertise in carotid angioplasty, stenting, and coronary angiography.
• Member of the Israeli Heart Society.
• Contributes to scientific literature through original research and reviews.