Consultation with creation of treatment plan Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Professor Miri Neufeld directs the Institute of EEG at Sourasky Medical Center. She specializes in creating treatment plans for epilepsy and complex brain diseases.

• Holds a Hirsch index of 30 – indicating significant scientific influence in neurology
• Completed a specialized internship in EEG and EMG at the Mayo Clinic
• Provides surgical plans for epilepsy including deep brain stimulation (DBS)
• Heads the EEG Institute – leading the diagnostic center at a major hospital
• Member of the International League for the Prevention of Epilepsy

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. Avi Beri leads the Laparoscopic Surgery Center at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides urology consultations and treatment plans for complex prostate and kidney conditions.

• Specializes in robotic da Vinci surgery for precise prostate and kidney operations
• Uses HIFU ablation for non-invasive treatment of certain urological conditions
• Performs HoLEP – a laser-based procedure for enlarged prostate relief
• Conducts fusion biopsy for more accurate prostate cancer detection and planning
• Directs the medical center's specialized Laparoscopic Surgery Center in Tel Aviv

Professor Kupferminc heads the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides consultation with creation of treatment plan for the most complex high-risk pregnancies.

• Specializes in treating pre-eclampsia and inherited thrombophilias – genetic blood clotting disorders.
• Completed a fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago.
• Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University medical faculty.
• Invited speaker at the National Institute of Health (NIH) on pregnancy complications.
• Reviews research for the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Mario Sofer directs the Department of Endo-urology at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides a consultation with creation of treatment plan for complex urinary and kidney conditions.

• Performed specialized fellowships in endo-urology in Canada and uro-oncology in the USA
• Uses robotic-assisted Da Vinci systems for kidney surgeries to improve precision
• Expert in HoLEP laser surgery for prostate removal without traditional large incisions
• Senior Lecturer in Surgery at Tel Aviv University training future urologists
• Member of the American and European Associations of Urology

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. Gideon Goldman is the Deputy Head of Surgery and Head of Proctology at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides expert consultations for complex colorectal and gastrointestinal conditions.

• Specializes in surgical plans for sigmoid adenocarcinoma and pancreatic cysts
• Holds a Hirsch index of 28 for high-impact clinical research citations
• Directs the proctology department at one of Israel's largest hospitals
• Expert in bowel resections and advanced hernia repair procedures
• Member of the International Society of Coloproctology

Prof. Naftali Shtern directs the Institute of Endocrinology at Sourasky Medical Center. He previously led the Diabetes Service at UCLA in California.

• Provides a consultation with creation of treatment plan for complex metabolic and hormonal disorders
• Specializes in type 2 diabetes and radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid disease
• Professor of Medicine at Tel Aviv University medical faculty
• Former Chief of Endocrine Hypertension at the UCLA School of Medicine
• Expert in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for balancing patient hormones

Professor Eli Sprecher directs the Dermatology Department at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in creating treatment plans for complex, rare, and hereditary skin diseases.

• Author of 220 scientific publications and speaker at 200 global medical conferences
• Completed specialized skin genetics training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia
• Expert in pediatric dermatology and genetic screening for tailored treatment planning
• Member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Society of Investigative Dermatology
• Professor at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology medical faculty

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. Rosenblatt Yishai is a senior orthopedic consultant at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides consultation with creation of treatment plan for complex joint and bone injuries.

• Specializes in hip and knee replacements to restore mobility
• Uses arthroscopic techniques – minimally invasive surgery using a small camera
• Performs reconstructive surgery for lower limbs and joints
• Lecturer at the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in reconstructive and plastic surgery in London

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

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

Dr. Aviram Gold is a senior joint replacement specialist at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides expert consultation with creation of treatment plan for complex hip and knee conditions.

• Certified by the Israeli Orthopedic and General Surgery Board
• Performs MAKOplasty – a robotic-assisted technique for precise joint replacement surgery
• Specializes in treating osteoarthritis and traumatic bone injuries like hip fractures
• Trained in advanced fracture treatment at the AO course in Leeds
• Holds a Masters in Health Systems Management for structured patient care

Forbes magazine named Professor Kivity one of the best Israeli physicians in 2021. He leads immune system care at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in complex allergy testing and long-term treatment plans
• Completed a fellowship at the National Jewish Hospital in Denver
• Member of the American Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• Holds an M.D. degree from the prestigious Hadassah Medical School
• Expert in pediatric and adult immunology for respiratory conditions

Professor Rafael Bruck is the chief gastroenterologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides a consultation with creation of treatment plan for complex cancer and liver cases.

• Heads the gastroenterology department at one of Israel's largest medical centers
• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, cirrhosis, and inflammatory bowel diseases
• Performs advanced diagnostics including capsule endoscopy and endo-ultrasounds
• Uses modern medical schemes to treat viral hepatitis B and C
• Member of the American Medical Association and the Israel Medical Association

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

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