Consultation with creation of treatment plan Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Professor Itzhak Fried graduated from Stanford and Yale. He leads complex neurosurgery and treatment planning at Sourasky Medical Center and UCLA.

• Specializes in epilepsy surgery and deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
• Uses functional brain mapping to protect speech and movement during procedures
• Developed methods to help patients recover memory and speech after brain damage
• Maintains a high scientific impact with an h-index of 64
• Performs stereotactic procedures and MR-guided focused ultrasound for brain conditions

Dr. Arik Zaretzki is a plastic surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides specialist consultations with creation of treatment plans for aesthetic and restorative needs.

• Practices at Ichilov, Israel's leading multidisciplinary medical center
• Expert in surgical planning for reconstructive and plastic procedures
• Part of a top-tier surgical team at a major university hospital

Dr. Livia Kapusta heads pediatric cardiology at Sourasky Medical Center. She specializes in consultations with creation of treatment plans for congenital heart conditions.

• Treats complex cases including Tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary hypertension
• Performs minimally invasive repairs like closing heart defects without open surgery
• Uses intravascular ultrasound to see inside vessels for precise diagnostic mapping
• Expert in managing heart rhythm disorders through electrophysiology studies and ablation
• Double-trained at Tel-Aviv University and Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands

Dr. Ophir Hendzel trained at Harvard Medical School and specializes in ear and skull base surgery. He provides a consultation with creation of treatment plan for hearing loss and nervous system conditions.

• Completed advanced clinical training at the House Ear Institute in the USA
• Performs cochlear implant placement for patients with severe hearing loss
• Specializes in stapedectomy and tympanoplasty to repair eardrums and restore hearing
• Member of the International Otological Society – the global group for ear surgery experts
• Board-certified specialist at Sourasky Medical Center and Assuta Clinic

Dr. Muki Yanev is a surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides a consultation with creation of treatment plan for bone and joint health.

• Specializes in orthopedics at Israel's leading multi-disciplinary medical center
• Expertise includes sports medicine for athletic injuries
• Focuses on joint replacement surgery for improved mobility
• Based at the renowned Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

U.S.-trained pulmonologist Dr. Avraam Man specializes in treating chronic and complex lung diseases. He creates treatment plans for respiratory conditions at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Treats bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Specializes in pulmonary hypertension – high blood pressure in the lung arteries
• Addresses sleep apnea – a disorder where breathing stops during sleep
• Member of the American Lung Association and Israel Lung Association
• Publishes research on new treatment options for pulmonary hypertension

Dr. Ehud Horin is a senior cardiologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses global expertise to create treatment plans for complex heart rhythm disorders.

• Completed a specialized electrophysiology fellowship at New York University Medical Center
• Expert in treatment plans for arrhythmia using 3D heart mapping
• Authored 40 professional publications indexed on PubMed regarding cardiac health
• Member of the Heart Rhythm Society and Israel Heart Association
• Presented research at 30 international scientific conferences

Dr. Ehud Rat is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He completed advanced trauma and sports medicine training at top American institutions.

• Completed an AO trauma fellowship at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle
• Performed a sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at Tufts University in Boston
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for shoulder and joint repairs to speed up recovery
• Provides consultation with creation of treatment plan for complex fractures and rotator cuff tears
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Israel Orthopedic Association

Dr. Achinoam Sohar is a specialized neurologist and movement disorder specialist at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

• Part of the specialized neurology team at the Ichilov center
• Performs consultations with creation of treatment plans for complex movement disorders
• Based at a leading Israeli hospital first established in 1985
• Provides expert medical insights within the medical and health department

Dr. Igor Suhotnik is a leading pediatric surgeon at Dana Dweck Children's Hospital. He provides a consultation with creation of treatment plan for complex abdominal conditions in children.

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons – a mark of high surgical standards
• Visiting professor at Tel Aviv University – trains the next generation of doctors
• Expert in neonatal and pediatric surgery – treats infants and children specifically
• Member of the European Association of Pediatric Surgeons
• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures to ensure faster recovery for children

Dr. Inna Ospovat leads the nuclear therapy team at Sourasky Medical Center. She specializes in creating treatment plans using isotopes like Lutetium-177 for neuroendocrine tumors.

• Uses Lutetium-177 PRRT to destroy cancer cells from inside the tumor
• Trained at PMH University Hospital in Toronto for pediatric irradiation
• Experienced in planning radiation for head, neck, and skin tumors
• Former oncology specialist at Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem
• Member of the American Association of Radiation Therapy (ASTRO)

Dr. Menahem Ben-haim is a top surgeon specializing in gastrointestinal cancers at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides a consultation with creation of treatment plan for complex oncological cases.

• Focuses on treating liver and pancreatic cancers
• Performs Whipple surgery for pancreatic tumors
• Specializes in surgical interventions for gastrointestinal conditions
• Heads surgical procedures at a leading Israeli medical center

Professor Zamir Halperin is the Director of the Digestive System Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides consultations with creation of treatment plans for complex gastrointestinal and liver disorders.

• Authored over 150 scientific publications on digestive tract and liver diseases
• Recipient of the Bat-Sheva de Rothschild Prize for his scientific achievements
• Served as Chairman of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterologists
• Completed a research fellowship in gastroenterology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and European Association for the Study of the Liver

Dr. Hughes Hyun is a board-certified surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in providing a consultation with creation of treatment plan for surgical cases.

• Expert in robotic surgery using advanced technical systems
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for faster patient recovery
• Board-certified specialist in general surgery
• Practices at one of Israel's largest and most prominent medical centers

Dr. Naomi Vayntrub directs the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism at Sourasky Medical Center. She specializes in creating treatment plans for complex hormonal and metabolic disorders in children.

• Trained at the Children's Hospital at the University of Toronto in Canada
• Lectures at Tel Aviv University, one of the top medical schools in Israel
• Treats growth failure caused by genetic conditions like Turner syndrome
• Completed a research fellowship in hematology at New York Medical Center
• Identifies malignant tumors within the pediatric endocrine system to guide care

Dr. Dan Kaspy heads the Rheumatology Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He created the national specialization programs for rheumatology in Israel.

• Provides detailed treatment plans for autoimmune diseases and blood vessel inflammation
• Authored over 140 scientific publications in major medical journals
• Completed an internship at Hammersmith Hospital in London
• Member of the American Association of Rheumatology
• Presented research at more than 100 international medical conferences

Prof. Haim Matskin directs the Urology Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides expert consultation with creation of treatment plan for complex genito-urinary cancers.

• Specializes in onco-urological surgery with a high research impact score of 30
• Uses targeted brachytherapy to deliver irradiation directly to prostate tumor cells
• Performs kidney-sparing surgery and bladder reconstruction for cancer patients
• Member of both the American and European associations of urologists
• Leads urological care at one of the largest hospitals in Israel

Professor Gideon Uretzky is a leading cardiac surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides expert consultations with creation of treatment plans for heart patients.

• Leading heart surgeon at Ichilov Hospital – Israel's largest multidisciplinary medical center
• Professor at Tel Aviv University – one of the top medical faculties in the region
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgery – smaller incisions for faster recovery
• Expert in cardiac rehabilitation – helps patients recover and strengthen their hearts after surgery

Dr. Bella Koifman leads the Echocardiography Unit and cardiac rehabilitation at Sourasky Medical Center. She specializes in creating treatment plans through detailed cardiac diagnostics.

• Directs the cardiology department's heart ultrasound unit at hospital Ichilov
• Trained at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London
• Heads the Women's Health Clinic for specialized cardiovascular care
• Treats complex cases including pulmonary hypertension and congenital heart disorders
• Member of the local Heart Association training future cardiologists

Dr. Sami Viskin is a cardiology expert at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in creating treatment plans for complex heart rhythm disorders and sudden cardiac syndromes.

• Co-authored 152 peer-reviewed articles with a high Hirsch index of 41
• Participated in four clinical trials to improve heart condition treatments
• Expert in treating genetic conditions like Brugada Syndrome and Long QT Syndrome
• Performs advanced procedures including cardiac ablation with 3D mapping and TAVI
• Works at a hospital ranked among the world's top 10 clinics by Newsweek