Page 4 - Treatment in Tel Aviv (Israel)

Prof. Zvi Ram is a top neurosurgeon and head of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He specializes in disorders of the brain and spinal cord, such as aneurysms, brain tumors, and Parkinson's Disease. He has received numerous awards for his innovative approach to neurology treatments and research, and is an expert in neurosurgical operations with brain mapping and deep brain stimulation.

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

Professor, specialist of ophthalmology

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. 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.

Prof. Jacob Mashiah is a specialist in pediatric dermatology. He diagnoses and treats skin conditions in children and adolescents. His areas of focus include acne, congenital moles, and skin disorders related to development. He is known for his skill in surgical treatment of skin tumors and performing biopsies with local anesthesia.

Prof. Mashiah leads the Pediatric Dermatology Unit. He uses advanced phototherapy with ultraviolet light and modern tools for mole removal and monitoring. He has introduced new techniques to improve care and outcomes for young patients.

• 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. 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.

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.

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. Adiel Barak is an ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal disorders. Dr. Barak is known for advanced surgical procedures, such as retinal detachment surgery and retina transplantation. He uses modern laser technology to achieve the best results for his patients.

Dr. Barak earned his medical degree from Tel Aviv University. He completed his ophthalmology training at Sheba Medical Center. He also trained in retinal and vitreous surgery at the University of California. Dr. Barak is a member of the Israeli Medical Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and several international research organizations.

Education

Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Specialization

2002-2006 - Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine I, Tel Aviv Medical Center

2007-2010 - Gastroenterology, Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Tel Aviv Medical Center.

Recognized experience

Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology

Additional education

2007- Weizmann Institute, immunology

2010-2013 - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA, immunology, microbiology and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Clinical experience

1998-2002 - military doctor of the academic reserve.

2013 - present - Senior Physician at the Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Tel Aviv Medical Center.

2014 - Present - Director of the Bacteriotherapies Clinic.

From 2017 to the present - Director of the Department of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

Academic experience

Senior Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Attending conferences

More than 60 conferences

Professional publications

More than 80 professional publications

Trade union membership

Israel Medical Association

Israel Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Association

American Gastroenterological Association

European Crohn's and Colitis Organization

Areas of special interest and activities

Inflammatory bowel disease

Bacterotherapy - research and treatment with fecal bacteria

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. Avraam Abergel is a specialist in Otolaryngology and Hearing Impairment. He is the Deputy Head of the Department of Otolaryngology and the Acting Director of the Department of Hearing Impairment at Sourasky Medical Center.

Forbes ranked Dr. Abergel among the best doctors in Israel in 2021. He is known for his skill in advanced endoscopic sinus surgery, transsphenoidal pituitary tumor removal, and lacrimal duct procedures. He has a strong record in treating snoring, sleep apnea, and both benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck. This includes thyroid, throat, salivary gland, and nasopharyngeal cancers.

Education

• 1988-1991 Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University.
• 1991-1995, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.

Specialization

• Internship: 1996-2002, Department of Neurosurgery, Sheba Hospital, Tel Hashomer.
• Specializes in small and open spine surgery, Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Recognized experience

• Neurosurgery specialist
• Spine surgery

Continuous education

• 2002-2004, Postgraduate education in spine surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA.
• 2004 Advanced training in minimally invasive spine surgery, Memphis, USA.
• 2004 Director of the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Course, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA.
• 2005 Advanced training in oncological diseases of the spine, Kanazawa, Japan.

Clinical experience

• 1995-1996 Internship at the Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer.
• 1996-2002 Internship, Department of Neurosurgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer.
• 2002-2004 Specialization in spine surgery and minimally invasive surgery Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
• 2004 - Currently Senior Physician and Director of the Spinal Surgery Department of the Neurosurgery Department at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

Academic experience

• A practitioner for American students at the Tel Aviv University School of Medicine.
• Lecturer for medical students at the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.
• Lecturer for interns in orthopedics as part of further education at Tel Aviv University.
• Lecturer at the Tel Aviv Medical Center School of Nursing.
• Spine biomechanical researcher at the Medical College of Wisconsin Research Laboratory, USA.
• Researcher and developer of spine surgery with a miniature approach. European Neurological Association Guidelines for Tiny Spine Surgery.

Attending conferences

About 50 scientific presentations at national and international conferences

Professional publications

About 50 publications in international professional journals.

Membership in associations

• Membership in the World Neurosurgical Association WFNS.
• Membership in the American Spine Association (NASS).
• Israel Medical Association.
• Israel Neurosurgical Association.
• Israel Spinal Association.
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Areas of special interest and activities

• Minimally invasive spine surgeries.
• Treatment of oncological diseases of the spine.
• Study of the biomechanics of spinal implants.

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.