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Professor Shimon Rohkind MD is an experienced neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon with over 35 years of practice. He is an expert in neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve microsurgery, and he uses modern laser and bioengineering technologies to perform the most complex operations with minimal risk of complications. He is also involved in scientific research and is a member of the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

Aviva Fattal-Valevski is an experienced neurologist specializing in the treatment of brain neurogenetic disorders in children. She has been in the field since 1993 and has held various positions at the Sourasky Medical Center since then. She is a member of various medical organizations, such as the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Society of Clinical Pediatrics, and the European Paediatric Neurology Society.

Dr. Ron Yulia is a specialist in gastrointestinal diseases with over 20 years of clinical experience. She treats complex conditions such as Crohn's disease, stomach ulcers, liver dystrophy, and pancreatic disorders.

Dr. Yulia is a member of the Israeli Gastroenterology Community. She has published 85 scientific papers. Her training and research highlight her dedication to gastroenterology.

Dr. Leshem David is a leading Israeli reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon. He specializes in pediatric plastic surgery. He is known for his skill in treating craniosynostosis and congenital deformities in children. In 2021, Forbes named him one of Israel’s top plastic surgeons.

Dr. Leshem earned his MD from Tel Aviv University. He completed his specialization at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. He has led the Pediatric Plastic Surgery Division and served as head of the Plastic Surgery Department for 12 years. Each year, he performs hundreds of complex reconstructive surgeries.

Dr. Ovadia Dror is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric orthopedics. He focuses on spinal diseases and deformities in children and adolescents. He earned his medical degree from Ben-Gurion University. He also completed a fellowship in pediatric spinal surgery at Hospital St. Vincent de Paul in Paris.

Dr. Dror is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, the Israeli Orthopedic Association, and the European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society. He is known for advanced surgical techniques, such as minimally invasive fusion surgery and anterior cervical discectomy. His clinical results are consistently above national standards. This reflects his skill and commitment to pediatric spinal care.

Dr. Jacob Ben-chaim is a Pediatric Urologist at the Sourasky Medical Center with experience in chemical immunology, laparoscopic pyeloplasty, and ECFMG certification. He is certified by the Technion Institute, Haifa, Israel, The Johns Hopkins Hospital and University, Baltimore MD, USA, and Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine. He is a member of the Israel Medical Association, Israel Urological Association, American Urological Association, and Chairman of the Pediatric Urology Union. He has received awards for best Pediatric Urology study and holds an ECFMG Certificate valid indefinitely.

Dr. Dror Levin is a senior pediatrician and director of the blood disorder and bone cancer (sarcoma) treatment departments at Children's Hospital "Dana" and Medical Center "Sourasky" respectively. He is a specialist in pediatric medicine, hematology, and oncology, with additional experience studying abroad at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Italy.

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. 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. 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.

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Dr. Arnon Karni is a neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis, with a reception day on Sundays from 16:00-21:00. He is affiliated with Tel Aviv University School of Medicine and has completed immunological studies at Harvard University in Boston. He has also participated in 40 scientific conferences, authored over 30 publications in professional journals, and is a member of the Israeli Society of Neurology, Israeli society of Neuroimmunology, and the European Association for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research. He offers access to advanced medical expertise and technologies and can coordinate doctor consultations, doctor second opinions, diagnostics and medical treatments in Israel.

Education

Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Specialization

2002-2006 - Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine I, Tel Aviv Medical Center

2007-2010 - Gastroenterology, Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Tel Aviv Medical Center.

Recognized experience

Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology

Additional education

2007- Weizmann Institute, immunology

2010-2013 - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA, immunology, microbiology and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Clinical experience

1998-2002 - military doctor of the academic reserve.

2013 - present - Senior Physician at the Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Tel Aviv Medical Center.

2014 - Present - Director of the Bacteriotherapies Clinic.

From 2017 to the present - Director of the Department of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

Academic experience

Senior Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Attending conferences

More than 60 conferences

Professional publications

More than 80 professional publications

Trade union membership

Israel Medical Association

Israel Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Association

American Gastroenterological Association

European Crohn's and Colitis Organization

Areas of special interest and activities

Inflammatory bowel disease

Bacterotherapy - research and treatment with fecal bacteria

Education

Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Specialization

Department of Ophthalmology, Tel Aviv Medical Center

Recognized experience

Eye specialist and surgeon.

Additional education

• Intercommunity Hospital Centre (CHIC) Creteil, France: 2007-2008.
• Medical retina

European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology (ESASO), Lugano, Switzerland - DISSO - Diploma in Ophthalmology: 2009-2010

Clinical experience

Ophthalmologist and surgeon at Tel Aviv Medical Center since 2002.

Academic experience

Lecturer in the Department of Ophthalmology, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Leader of sixth year students

Professional publications

About 10 professional publications

About 14 presentations at scientific conferences

Areas of special interest and activities

Cataract removal surgery

Retinal diseases, intraocular injections and laser treatment