Dr. Jacob Ilany Reviews

At 78, I thought my constant fatigue was just aging until Dr. Ilany discovered my thyroid was practically asleep. His gentle manner explaining hormone replacement changed everything - I feel 20 years younger and he even calls my daughter to explain things in simpler terms.

Our 8-year-old was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and we were terrified. Dr. Ilany spent three hours with us, drawing pictures of pancreas functions and making our son laugh with silly carb-counting games. He's become part of our family's healthcare team.

Rushed to Sheba with a thyroid storm, I was delirious and scared. Dr. Ilany stayed by my bedside through the night, adjusting medications minute by minute. His calm confidence during that crisis literally saved my life.

Just a routine checkup for my thyroid medication, but Dr. Ilany noticed subtle changes in my neck during palpation. Ordered additional tests that caught early thyroid cancer. His attention to detail turned a simple visit into life-saving early detection.

Complex pituitary tumor surgery left me with multiple endocrine issues. Dr. Ilany coordinates with neurosurgeons, creates color-coded medication charts, and even helped me navigate insurance for specialized medications. His holistic approach is remarkable.

Six-month follow-up after radioactive iodine treatment. Dr. Ilany remembered my anxiety about weight gain and had already prepared dietary recommendations specific to my new metabolic needs. He anticipates concerns before I even voice them.

Brought my teenager in for irregular periods and excessive hair growth. Dr. Ilany diagnosed PCOS with such compassion, empowering my daughter with knowledge rather than making her feel broken. His approach with adolescents is extraordinary.

Emergency adrenal crisis while traveling from abroad. Dr. Ilany arranged my admission, communicated with my overseas doctors at 3 AM, and created a multi-language emergency protocol for future travels. Went far beyond expected care.

Rare calcium metabolism disorder that baffled other endocrinologists. Dr. Ilany researched journal articles during our consultation and connected me with a specialist in Germany. His intellectual curiosity matches his clinical skill.

Post-menopausal osteoporosis management. Instead of just prescribing medication, Dr. Ilany designed a whole lifestyle program including weight-bearing exercises safe for my arthritis and calcium-rich recipes from his grandmother's cookbook.

Thyroid biopsy that terrified me. Dr. Ilany explained each step, showed me the ultrasound images, and held my hand during the procedure while telling funny stories about medical school. Turned a scary experience into an educational one.

Follow-up for congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Dr. Ilany created a personalized emergency letter I carry everywhere, trained my workplace nurse on crisis management, and texts me reminders before dose adjustments. His preventive planning is unparalleled.

Newly diagnosed with Addison's disease. Dr. Ilany spent hours teaching me injection techniques, recognizing early symptoms, and even role-played emergency scenarios with my husband. His dedication to patient education is exceptional.

Routine diabetes management turned into discovering an insulinoma. Dr. Ilany's meticulous pattern recognition in my glucose logs caught what others missed for years. His analytical approach is as sharp as his bedside manner.

Elderly mother with dementia and hypothyroidism. Dr. Ilany developed a simplified medication regimen, created picture-based instructions for caregivers, and makes house calls when she's too confused for clinic visits. Compassion defines his practice.