Consultation with creation of treatment plan Doctors Abroad — Page 9

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. 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

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.

Professor Yuval Yasur is a leading specialist in ophthalmology. He provides expert eye consultations and surgical treatment plans at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Holds the title of Professor – an academic rank reserved for top medical experts
• Specializes in ophthalmic surgery for complex eye conditions
• Focuses on creating detailed treatment plans for vision correction and eye health
• Practices at Sourasky Medical Center – a major Israeli university hospital

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

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

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

Professor Jakov Bikels directs the Department of Metastatic Bone Lesions at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in creating treatment plans for bone and soft tissue tumors.

• Treats chondrosarcoma and other complex bone cancers developing in cartilage cells
• Manages metastatic bone disease where cancer has spread to the skeletal system
• Teaches as a professor at the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed clinical internships at major medical centers in the United States
• Former senior advisor at Meuhedet Health Services in Israel

Professor Klauzner is the Chairman of Surgery at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides specialist consultations for creating complex treatment plans for gastrointestinal diseases.

• Recognized as one of the top surgeons in Israel for the Whipple procedure
• Specializes in surgery for the colon, rectum, and pancreas
• Leads the surgical division at a major national medical center
• Expert in developing surgical strategies for digestive system cancers

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

Dr. Amir Sonnenblick received the ESMO Breast Cancer Translational Research Award for his work at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in designing tailored treatment plans for breast cancer patients.

• Treats breast cancer using biological therapies and targeted therapy with Keytruda
• Designs protocols for hormone therapy and gland therapy
• Fellowship-trained at Emory University and the Jules Bordet Institute
• Presented research over 30 times at major international scientific meetings
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology

Dr. Ben Cchaim Jacob is a leading specialist in pediatric urology. He formerly chaired the Pediatric Urology Union in Israel and practices at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained at The Johns Hopkins Hospital – a top-ranked medical institution in the USA
• Winner of the 2008 prize for the best pediatric urology study in Israel
• Performs robotic-assisted nephrectomy using the Da Vinci system for precise kidney surgery
• Specializes in complex bladder reconstruction and surgical correction of congenital urological issues
• Member of the American Urological Association and Israeli Urological Association

Awarded the Young Investigator Research Prize, Dr. Yair leads blood cancer care at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides a consultation with creation of treatment plan for complex hematologic disorders.

• Specializes in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and aggressive lymphomas
• Performs bone marrow transplants from both related and unrelated donors
• Uses CAR T-cell therapy to treat advanced cancers when standard options fail
• Member of the American and Israeli Hematology Associations
• Granted Clinical Excellence awards for his medical and academic contributions

Dr. Nesher Nachum creates heart treatment plans at Sourasky Medical Center. He is the chief commander of medical forces in the Israeli army.

• Specialist in cardiac and thoracic surgery at Israel’s largest medical facility
• Completed advanced clinical training in Canada to refine surgical techniques
• Leads international humanitarian and disaster response missions globally
• Received a Medal of Honor for twenty years of medical service
• Provides expert cardiovascular diagnostics in high-pressure clinical environments

Dr. Rotstein creates tailored treatment plans for childhood nervous system disorders at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in managing complex issues like epilepsy and brain cancer.

• Trained at Columbia University Medical Center in New York
• Graduated from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in treating neurosyphilis and encephalitis in pediatric patients
• Treats rare conditions such as Reye syndrome in children
• Practiced at Dana Children's Hospital in Tel Aviv

Dr. Arbel Yaron graduated with distinction in cardiology and internal medicine. He creates treatment plans for complex heart conditions at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Board-certified specialist in both internal medicine and cardiology
• Completed structural and interventional cardiology training at Sunnybrook Medical Center in Toronto
• Focused on treating coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and pulmonary hypertension
• Uses radiofrequency ablation to treat damaged veins using heat instead of surgery
• Member of the American College of Cardiology and European Cardiology Federation

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. Zeitlin Leonid creates treatment plans for children and adults with rare genetic bone disorders. He works at Sourasky Medical Center within the Dana-Duak Children's Hospital.

• Completed a fellowship in pediatric bone diseases at McGill University in Canada
• Specializes in osteogenesis imperfecta – a condition that causes bones to break easily
• Treats skeletal dysplasia and complex calcium or phosphorus metabolic disorders
• Published 13 papers on pediatric bone mineral density and adolescent osteoporosis
• Member of the American Society for the Study of Bone Minerals

Dr. Barnea Yoav leads Breast Reconstruction Services at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in creating treatment plans for complex repairs after cancer surgery.

• Trained in microvascular oncological reconstruction at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Performs reconstruction for patients after mastectomy or trauma using microvascular techniques
• Published 47 research papers in peer-reviewed medical journals regarding surgical outcomes
• Presented surgical findings at 60 professional conferences to help other reconstructive surgeons
• Member of the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery

Dr. Limon Dror directs the Radiation Service for Nerve System Tumors at Tel Aviv Medical Center. He specializes in creating treatment plans for brain and spinal tumors.

• Trained in neuro-oncology and radiosurgery at Duke University Medical Center in the USA
• Expert in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife technologies to target tumors with high precision
• Treats patients with primary brain tumors, cerebral metastases, and head and neck cancer
• Published 15 professional papers on advanced oncology and radiotherapy methods
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology – an international body for brain tumor research