Israeli doctors treat drug-resistant West syndrome using vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), deep brain stimulation, and functional brain mapping. Specialists like Dr. Itzhak Fried and Dr. Uri Kramer at Sourasky Medical Center lead these advanced surgical and neuromodulation programs for children with medication-resistant spasms.
- Surgical leadership. Dr. Itzhak Fried at Sourasky Medical Center pioneered functional brain mapping for epilepsy surgery.
- Neurophysiology expertise. Dr. Miri Neufeld leads the EEG Institute, providing precise diagnosis for complex cases.
- Neuromodulation options. Specialists use vagus nerve stimulation, which costs from Price on request
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- Innovative technology. Dr. Uri Kramer developed a seizure-detecting bracelet used to monitor children at home.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows that top Israeli centers provide a high density of specialists who trained at global institutions like Boston Children's Hospital and UCLA. This international background allows doctors to offer niche treatments such as pharmacogenetic studies, which cost around Price on request
to help tailor medications to a child's unique genetic profile.
Patient Consensus: Parents find that while the medical system involves multiple approval layers, Israeli doctors are technically strong and provide specialized care. Families often emphasize that getting the right specialist is more important for West syndrome than the hospital itself.
