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Dr. Sami Viskin is a cardiologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in ventricular fibrillation and Brugada syndrome. Dr. Viskin is a leading researcher with over 150 peer-reviewed scientific articles. He practices at a facility ranked among the world’s top hospitals by Newsweek.

• Expert in managing long QT syndrome and complex cardiac arrhythmias.
• Performs cardiac ablation and pacemaker implantation.
• Participated in 4 clinical trials to advance cardiology treatments.
• Maintains a Hirsch index of 41, indicating high academic impact.

Dr. Rafael Bruck serves as the chief gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Israel. He has over 40 years of experience in hepatology and digestive health. He specializes in gastrointestinal cancers and metabolic disorders. Dr. Bruck treats complex liver conditions, including viral hepatitis B and C.

• Expert in gastric ulcer, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis treatment.
• Performs capsule endoscopy, gastroscopy, and colonoscopy procedures.
• Member of the American Medical Association and the Israel Medical Association.
• Practices at Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Naftali Shtern is the Director of the Institute of Endocrinology at Tel Aviv Medical Center. He specializes in diabetes, thyroid disorders, and endocrine hypertension. Dr. Shtern completed his clinical fellowship at UCLA in California. He practices at Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world's top 10 clinics by Newsweek.

• Served as Chief of Endocrine-Hypertension and Chief of Diabetes Service at UCLA.
• Holds a full Professorship of Medicine at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine.
• Treats complex conditions including pituitary adenomas and adrenal tumors.
• Expert in hormone replacement therapy and radioiodine treatments.

Dr. Naomi Vayntrub heads the Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism Department at Sourasky Medical Center. She treats children with diabetes, growth pathologies, and thyroid disorders. Dr. Vayntrub trained at the Children’s Hospital at the University of Toronto. She also teaches medical students at Tel Aviv University.

• Specializes in genetic growth disorders like pituitary dwarfism and Turner syndrome.
• Treats complex conditions including hermaphroditism and adrenal cortex dysfunction.
• Manages pediatric obesity and its links to high blood pressure.
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Ari Roth is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in epilepsy surgery and pediatric neuro-oncology. Dr. Roth holds multiple postgraduate degrees in general and neurosurgery. He works at a facility ranked among the top 10 clinics globally by Newsweek.

• Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
• Authored over 30 scientific publications and book chapters.
• Treats complex conditions like hydrocephalus, spinal dysraphism, and tethered cord.
• Is a member of the Neurological Society of India.

Dr. Michael Kupferminc is the Head of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. He is an associate professor specializing in high-risk pregnancies and maternal-fetal care. Dr. Kupferminc trained at Northwestern University in Chicago. He works at JCI-accredited Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top hospitals by Newsweek.

• Reviews research for the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Delivers invited lectures for the National Institute of Child Health (NIH).
• Member of the Israel Medical Association examination committee.
• Expert in pregnancy follow-up, cesarean sections, and infertility treatment.

The doctor is a specialist in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery, with extensive experience in advanced surgical procedures and patient care. The doctor has contributed significantly to the field through research and teaching, enhancing the understanding and treatment of complex eye conditions. As a professor, the doctor is involved in educating the next generation of ophthalmologists, ensuring the continuation of high standards in eye care.

Dr. Gideon Goldman is the Deputy Head of Surgery and Head of Proctology at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in colorectal and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Goldman treats complex conditions like sigmoid adenocarcinoma and pancreatic cysts. He works at Ichilov Hospital, ranked among the world's most popular clinics by Newsweek.

• Performs specialized procedures including colectomy and small intestine resection.
• Expert in hemorrhoid treatments like stapled hemorrhoidectomy and rubber band ligation.
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology and International Society of Coloproctology.
• Holds a Hirsch index of 28, reflecting high impact in surgical research.

Dr. Jack Baniel is the Chief of Urology at Rabin Medical Center. He specializes in bladder reconstruction and nerve-preserving cancer surgeries. He founded the oncourological department at Beilinson Hospital. Dr. Baniel is a Professor of Urology with over 100 published scientific articles.

• Performs robotic prostatectomy using the Da Vinci surgical system.
• Treats prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers.
• Sits on boards of international research organizations for uro-oncology.
• Member of the American and European Associations of Urology.

Dr. Mario Sofer is the Head of the Endo-urology Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in laser prostate surgery and robotic nephrectomy. Dr. Sofer trained in endo-urology and uro-oncology in the USA and Canada.

• Performs complex endoscopic surgery for kidney stones and urinary tract cancers.
• Uses holmium laser techniques for enlarged prostate removal.
• Authored over 50 scientific articles and 70 international presentations.
• Member of the American, European, and Israeli Associations of Urology.

Dr. Miri Neufeld heads the Institute of EEG at Sourasky Medical Center. She specializes in neurologicial disorders and epilepsy treatment. She completed her medical training in Israel and the United States. Dr. Neufeld holds a Hirsch index of 30 for her scientific research. She works at Sourasky, ranked among the Top 10 clinics globally by Newsweek.

• Trained at the Mayo Clinic in electroencephalography and electromyography.
• Treats complex conditions like epilepsy, West syndrome, and chronic headaches.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and surgical epilepsy treatments.
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the International League Against Epilepsy.

Dr. Margalit Navo heads the Neurosurgery Department at Sourasky Medical Center in Israel. She specializes in surgery for brain and skull base tumors in children and adults. Dr. Navo completed surgical training for skull base diseases in the United States. She uses endoscopic techniques to remove tumors through the nasal cavity for faster recovery.

• Has performed 100+ surgeries for skull base tumors.
• Completed over 70 successful meningioma procedures.
• Works at Sourasky, ranked among the Top 10 most popular clinics globally by Newsweek.
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society.

Dr. Eli Sprecher heads the Dermatology Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in pediatric dermatology and the genetics of skin diseases. Dr. Sprecher completed a fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He also holds a professorship at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.

• Authored over 200 scientific publications on dermatological genetics and venereology.
• Treats complex conditions including psoriasis, melanoma, alopecia, and vasculitis.
• Member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Genetics.
• Works at Sourasky, a clinic ranked among the world's best hospitals by Newsweek.

The doctor is a board-certified surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Specializing in these advanced surgical techniques, the doctor practices at Sourasky Medical Center, where they apply their expertise to improve patient outcomes.

Dr. Weintroub Shlomo is a specialist in pediatric orthopedics at Sourasky Medical Center. He received the Pro Maximus Meritis Medal from the European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Shlomo is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He holds patents for his research in bone cell biology and children's orthopedics.

• Chief Editor of the Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics.
• Former University Deputy Dean of Academic Advancement at Tel Aviv University.
• Trained at the NIH in the USA and Great Ormond Street in London.
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world's most popular clinics.

Dr. Finkelshtein Arik is a cardiologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He performed a unique prosthetic valve implantation using a minimally invasive surgical approach. This pioneering procedure adapted a pediatric valve for an elderly patient. Dr. Arik specializes in alternatives to open-heart surgery for valve replacement.

• Completed over 100 successful catheterizations using new technology for aortic valve replacement.
• Treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and aortic valve insufficiency.
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Shmuel Kivity is an allergist and immunologist at Sourasky Medical Center. Forbes magazine featured him on the list of best Israeli physicians. He treats cutaneous allergies, allergic rhinitis, and asthma. Dr. Kivity holds a medical degree from Hadassah Medical School.

• Completed a pediatric internship at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York.
• Specialized in pediatric allergy and immunology at National Jewish Hospital in Denver.
• Member of the American Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world's top 10 clinics by Newsweek.
• Holds membership in the European Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology.