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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.

Dr. Eyal Gur is a plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in microsurgery and pediatric plastic surgery. He is known for his skill in breast lift, facelift, rhinoplasty, liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast reconstruction. Dr. Gur treats both adults and children.

He has received several research grants from institutions such as Tel-Aviv University and the Medical Research Council of Canada. Dr. Gur is a member of the Israeli Society of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, and the American Cleft Lip and Palate Association.

Dr. Luger Elchanan is an experienced orthopedics specialist. He is the Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Herzliya Medical Center and also works at Sourasky Medical Center. Dr. Elchanan speaks English and Hebrew.

He is known for his leadership in orthopedic surgery. He manages advanced procedures and uses modern treatments. Under his direction, the orthopedic departments have high patient satisfaction and strong surgical results. Dr. Elchanan is respected for his skill and dedication to quality orthopedic care.

Dr. Rachel Grossman is a neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in brain tumor surgery and advanced glial mass removal. Dr. Grossman has performed hundreds of complex operations. Her expertise includes awake craniotomies with intraoperative mapping and endoscopic procedures for pituitary and skull base tumors.

She has published more than 40 scientific articles and has received international research awards. Dr. Grossman is a member of leading neurosurgical societies such as EANS, WFNS, and the American Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Her work has made important contributions to neuro-oncology.

Professor Shlomi Constantini is a highly-trained neurosurgeon in Israel with expertise in general and pediatric neurosurgery, microsurgical operations, reconstructive interventions, and brain and spine tumor treatments. He has received several awards and is a member of multiple professional organizations.

Dr. Ilia Kirshner is a hematologic oncologist with expertise in blood disorders, brain tumors, and prostate cancer. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Dr. Kirshner has led and contributed to important clinical trials. He was involved in a phase III study on enzalutamide for castrate-resistant prostate cancer. He completed fellowships in hematology (1995) and medical oncology (1994) at Montefiore Medical Center. He also finished his internal medicine residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in 1990.

Dr. Rosso Raphael is a leading cardiologist and internal medicine specialist. He is known for his expertise in electrophysiology and cardiac arrhythmias. He performs advanced procedures such as radiofrequency ablation, carotid angioplasty, and stenting. His work leads to high success rates and better patient outcomes.

Dr. Raphael is an active member of the Israeli Heart Society. He has published many scientific articles and has made important contributions to his field. He is committed to academic excellence. He mentors medical students and writes original research, reviews, and editorials for top medical journals.

Dr. Pritsch Tamir is an Israeli board-certified orthopedic and hand surgeon. He specializes in complex wrist conditions, arthroscopic and microvascular surgery, nerve reconstruction, and pediatric hand surgery. He is skilled in advanced microsurgical techniques for both adults and children.

Dr. Tamir has published 40 scientific papers and 5 book chapters. He often presents his work at international medical conferences. He received the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center excellence scholarship and earned the highest scores in Israel’s national orthopedic board exams.

He is a member of the Israel Medical Society, Israel Hand Surgery Society, and Mayo Clinic Alumni. Dr. Tamir completed his training at Tel Aviv University, Mayo Clinic, UT Southwestern, and Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

Dr. Maman Eran is a leading orthopedic specialist with over 20 years of experience. He is known for his skill in gentle surgery of the shoulder and elbow joints. Dr. Eran specializes in arthroscopic procedures, sports injury treatments, and the advanced InSpace Balloon technique.

He has performed thousands of successful surgeries, including rotator cuff repairs and joint replacements. Dr. Eran is an active contributor to medical publications. He also serves as President of the Israeli Shoulder Society, showing his leadership and dedication to orthopedics.

Dr. Segev Eitan is a leading pediatric orthopedic surgeon. He is known for using advanced technologies, such as the OrthoSpin robotic external fixation system. This system helps recovery by reducing the need for manual adjustments and lowering x-ray exposure. Dr. Eitan performs a wide range of procedures. These include knee arthroscopy, limb prosthetics, ankle and hip replacements, and minimally invasive surgeries.

In 2021, Forbes named Dr. Eitan one of Israel’s top orthopedists. His focus on innovation and patient care has made him a leader in pediatric orthopedic surgery in Israel.

Dr. Aharon Amir is a renowned reconstructive plastic surgeon in Israel specializing in complex head, face, neck and chest reconstruction, including plastic surgery after the removal of malignant tumors. He has a degree in general medicine from the Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine and a specialty in plastic surgery from Soroka University Medical Center. He has authored over 30 scientific papers and taken part in over 150 conferences. He is a member of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Israel Society for Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.