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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. Achinoam Socher is a Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. He is known for his skill in diagnosing and treating complex neurological conditions. His main focus is on movement disorders.

Dr. Socher is a key member of the Neurology Department. He takes part in both clinical care and research. He works at one of Israel’s top hospitals, which is known for its large number of patients and advanced neurological services.

He has helped develop new treatment protocols and has taken part in clinical studies. These efforts have improved patient care. Dr. Socher holds professional accreditations that reflect his dedication to high medical standards.

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.

• Education
• 1992-1999 - Faculty of Medicine, Technion.
• Specialization
• 2000-2005 - Internship, Institute of Visualization, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).
• Recognized experience
• Diagnostic radiology
• Subspecialization:
• 2005-2007 - Breast imaging, Mammography Institute, Tel Aviv Medical Center.
• Additional education
• 2008 - MRI of the mammary gland, internship at the Medical Center of the Curie Institute, Paris, France.
• 2012 - Training period in advanced breast imaging technologies at the Gustave Roussy Cancer Center, Villejuif, France.
• 2009,2011,2013 - Updated courses on breast visualization.
• Clinical experience
• 2013 - Director of the Mammography Department, Tel Aviv Medical Center.
• 2007 - Maccabi HMO Breast Imaging Consultant.
• 2005 - Senior Physician, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv.
• 2000-2005 - Internship, Institute of Visualization, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv.
• 1999-2000 - Internship, Sheba Medical Center.
• Academic experience
• 2010- Breast imaging training for medical students in clinical years, Department of Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• 2013 - Lecturer for surgical interns, School of Continuing Education, School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.
• 2000-2005 - Lecturer in Visualization at the School of Radiography, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Bar-Ilan University.
• Trade union membership
• Israel Association of Radiologists
• Breast Imaging Department
• Israel Medical Association
• North American Society of Radiology.
• Areas of special interest and activities
• Breast biopsy and preoperative MRI-guided marking.
• Breast visualization in automated 3D ultrasound.
• Removal of breast lumps using non-invasive radiofrequency technology (BLES).
• Mammography with the introduction of a contrast agent.
• Molecular Breast Imaging, MBI (Molecular Breast Imaging)

• Education
• Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Specialization
• Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology
• Recognized experience
• Specialist in pediatrics, specialist in pediatric endocrinology.
• Additional education
• 2002-2005 Internship in Pediatric Endocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
• 2005-2006 Internship in Pediatric Neuroendocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• Clinical experience
• 1998-2001 Specialization in Pediatrics, Dana Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• 2002 Senior pediatrician at Dana Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• 2002-2005 - specialization in pediatric endocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• 2005-2006 Internship in Pediatric Neuroendocrinology, Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
• 2006-2008 Senior pediatric endocrinologist, Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer
• 2007 onwards Pediatric Endocrinologist, Maccabi Health Services
• Since 2008 Senior Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dana-Duak Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• Since 2010 Director of the Endocrine and Juvenile Diabetes Clinic, Dana-Duak Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• Since 2011 Director of the Department of Pediatric Neuroendocrinology, Dana-Duak Children's Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv
• Academic experience
• 2008-2013 Clinical Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• 2013-2019 Lecturer in the Department of Pediatrics, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.
• Since 2019, Senior Clinical Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Attending conferences
• About 30 presentations at scientific conferences
• Professional publications
• About 30 professional publications
• Trade union membership
• Israel Medical Association
• Israel Association of Pediatric Endocrinology
• Israel Endocrinology Association
• Areas of special interest and activities
• Endocrinology and diabetes in children, neuroendocrinology

Dr. Ofir Chechik is a top orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, forearm fracture surgery, and non-surgical treatments for habitual shoulder dislocation. He is known for his skill and advanced techniques in shoulder and upper limb surgery.

Dr. Chechik is the Deputy Director for Teaching and Research in the Orthopedics Division. He helps improve clinical practice and medical education. His leadership has led to better patient care and the training of new orthopedic specialists.

Dr. Ehud Rat is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with 25 years in clinical practice. He specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and minimally invasive orthopedic procedures. He completed advanced fellowship training in trauma, sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. His training took place at top institutions in Israel, the US, and the UK.

Dr. Rat is known for developing minimally invasive techniques that help patients recover faster and achieve better results. He has performed many successful surgeries, including rotator cuff repairs and shoulder replacements. Dr. Rat is a member of the Israel Orthopedic Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and several specialty societies.

• Education
• Faculty of Medicine: MD, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Ben-Gurion University.
• 
  Specialization
• Internal Medicine and Cardiology
• Additional education
• 2017-2018 Advanced training in electrophysiology at Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2018-2020 - Electrophysiology Specialist at the New York University Medical Center, New York, USA.
• Clinical experience
• 2020 - Senior physician, cardiology department, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2018-2020 - Electrophysiology Specialist at the New York University Medical Center, New York, USA.
• 2017-2018 - Specialization in Electrophysiology, Department of Interventional Cardiology, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2013-2017 - Specialization in Cardiology, Department of Cardiology, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2009-2013 Internship in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine H, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2008-2009 Internship at the Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital.
• Academic experience
• 2012-2018 - Supervision of final dissertations and fundamental sciences, teaching students of multidisciplinary courses at a boarding school and cardiology, tutoring students, Tel Aviv University.
• Attending conferences
• About 30 presentations at scientific conferences
• Professional publications
• About 40 professional publications. List of publications on the Pubmed website
• Trade union membership
• Member of the Israel Heart Association
• Heart Rhythm Society
• Areas of special interest and activities
• Arrhythmia
• Ablation of atrial fibrillation, SVT, VT
• Implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators

• Education:
• Dr. Man received his medical degree in the United States.
• Specialization in the treatment of pulmonary diseases.
• Areas of specialization:
• Bronchial asthma of various origins
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Apnea
• Scientific activity:
• Dr. Abraham Man is engaged in scientific research and has publications in scientific journals.
• Membership in specialized organizations
• Israel Lung Association
• American Lung Association
• An international community of scientists studying pulmonary hypertension.

Doctor Ophir Hendzel is a board certified otolaryngology specialist from Israel with an American background, specializing in cochlear implantations and complicated otology and neurobiology surgeries. He has a medical degree in otolaryngology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and has received specialty training in otic and lateral skull base surgery, temporal bone surgery, and lateral skull base surgery from Harvard Medical School, House Ear Institute, and Saint Louis University, respectively. His work experience includes Board certification in the Cochlear Implant Unit at Sourasky Medical Center and the Otolaryngology Department at Assuta Clinic. He is a member of The Israeli Society of Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery, The Israel Otological Society, and The International Otological Society.

Plastic surgeon

Dr. Riad Hadad is a leading Israeli surgeon and oncologist. He specializes in surgical treatment of gastrointestinal and liver cancer.

Education and professional experience

• Faculty of Medicine, Technion Institute of Medicine in Haifa, Israel;
• Internship at Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel;
• specialization in general surgery at Tel Aviv University, Israel;
• specialization in the field of oncology of the gastrointestinal tract and liver at the medical center of the University of Toronto, Canada;
• Today, Dr. Hadad heads the department for the treatment of the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder at Assuta Clinic.

Scientific activity

Dr. Riad Hadad is the author of 60 scientific publications and a speaker at international symposia and conferences.

Membership in international associations

• Israel Medical Association;
• Israel Surgical Society;
• Israeli Society of Surgical Oncology;
• Association of Surgical Oncologists;
• European Society of Surgical Oncology;
• European Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.

Dr. Eli Ashkenazi is a spinal neurosurgeon based in Israel with over 20 years of experience, specializing in lumbar and cervical spine diseases management. He is the founder and head of the Israel Spine Center at Assuta Hospital and has authored over 50 papers on spine conditions treatment. He holds a degree in general medicine from the Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, specialty in neurosurgery from Hadassah University Hospital-Ein Kerem, and has completed training in spinal surgery from Montefiore Medical Center. He is a member of numerous neurological, neurosurgical, and spine societies.

Specialist in bariatric surgery

Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Specialist in strabismus treatment

Otolaryngologist

Heart Surgeon