Dr. Zeev Feldman

An affluent 16-year-old competitive diver from Tel Aviv developed sudden hemiparesis after a practice session. Dr. Feldman diagnosed a previously undetected arteriovenous malformation that had bled during pressure changes. Emergency microsurgery prevented permanent damage, and the athlete returned to training within a year with modified techniques.

A 3-year-old Ukrainian refugee with hydrocephalus arrived at Sheba with no medical records and a frightened non-Hebrew-speaking mother. Dr. Feldman used translation apps to communicate, performed an endoscopic third ventriculostomy, and connected the family with refugee support services. The child's head circumference normalized within 3 months.

A 12-year-old from an ultra-Orthodox family with a complex spinal dysraphism had been treated with alternative medicine for years. Dr. Feldman respectfully integrated rabbinical counsel into the treatment plan, performed a delicate untethering procedure, and the patient regained bladder control that had been missing since infancy.

A teenage Ethiopian immigrant with sickle cell disease developed moyamoya syndrome causing repeated strokes. Dr. Feldman performed a novel indirect bypass technique adapted for the patient's hematological condition, preventing further ischemic events and allowing return to studies with minimal cognitive impact.

A 7-year-old girl from a remote Bedouin village presented with a rare congenital encephalocele that had been untreated due to cultural stigma. Dr. Feldman coordinated with community elders to gain trust, performed a complex reconstruction using 3D-printed models, and the child returned to school with full cognitive function after 6 months of rehabilitation.