Sheba Medical Center Reviews

Dr. Strauss saved our micro-preemie born at 25 weeks - her expertise in neonatal respiratory distress was nothing short of miraculous. She personally monitored our daughter's oscillator settings round the clock and explained every wire and tube with such patience.

We came to Sheba for a second opinion about our newborn's rare genetic syndrome, and Dr. Strauss spent three hours reviewing every test result. Her collaborative approach with geneticists resulted in a tailored treatment plan that other hospitals hadn't considered.

After our baby's emergency NEC surgery, Dr. Strauss's daily bedside manner made the NICU feel less terrifying. She remembered our older child's name and always asked how our family was holding up - her compassion is as remarkable as her medical skill.

For our twins' routine developmental follow-up, Dr. Strauss noticed subtle asymmetry in their movements that everyone else missed. Early intervention she recommended has made all the difference in their motor skills development.

When our newborn suddenly developed seizures in the middle of the night, Dr. Strauss arrived within 15 minutes despite not being on call. Her calm demeanor while coordinating the neurology team prevented brain damage.

As grandparents bringing our grandson for consultation, Dr. Strauss treated us with such respect and included us in care discussions. She created diagrams to help us understand his complex heart condition alongside his pulmonary issues.

Dr. Strauss managed our extremely high-risk pregnancy consultation with brutal honesty wrapped in genuine hope. She didn't sugarcoat the statistics but presented every possible outcome with clear action plans for each scenario.

Our term baby developed unexpected pulmonary hypertension postpartum - Dr. Strauss's rapid response with nitric oxide therapy and ECMO readiness preparation literally saved his life. Her team moves with incredible precision.

During our NICU stay, Dr. Strauss organized a 'graduation ceremony' complete with a tiny cap and diploma when our son was discharged. These personal touches during our 98-day stay made her feel like family.

For our international second opinion, Dr. Strauss reviewed records from three countries and video consultations across time zones. Her global perspective on neonatal care integrated the best approaches from different medical systems.

When our baby developed a mysterious rash alongside respiratory symptoms, Dr. Strauss diagnosed a rare neonatal autoimmune condition that typically takes weeks to identify. Her pattern recognition is extraordinary.

Dr. Strauss created a customized feeding plan for our baby with oral aversions that involved occupational therapy, specific nipple types, and gradual exposure techniques. Her holistic approach addressed both medical and developmental needs.

After losing our first child, Dr. Strauss managed our subsequent high-risk pregnancy with incredible sensitivity. She remembered our daughter's name and incorporated her memory into our care in the most respectful way.

During a mass casualty event that overwhelmed the ER, Dr. Strauss simultaneously managed five critical neonates while calmly directing residents. Her ability to maintain excellence under pressure is awe-inspiring.

For our extremely premature triplets, Dr. Strauss developed individual care plans accounting for their different weights and complications. Her attention to their unique needs despite being siblings showed incredible dedication.

As a 28-year-old professional athlete, discovering I had an anomalous coronary artery was devastating. Dr. Katz performed a complex unroofing procedure that not only saved my career but allowed me to return to competitive swimming within months, with better cardiac efficiency than before.

My 7-year-old daughter was born with tetralogy of Fallot and needed her third corrective surgery. Dr. Katz's innovative approach using a new tissue-engineered valve means she may never need another operation, and she just joined her first soccer team.

At 82, I refused open-heart surgery for my aortic stenosis. Dr. Katz performed a transformative TAVR procedure while I was awake, playing my favorite classical music in the OR. I was gardening again two days later.

Our family has a rare genetic cardiomyopathy that affected three generations. Dr. Katz not only treated my mother's advanced heart failure with a novel medication protocol but established a family screening program that identified my teenage son's early signs, allowing preventive treatment.

As a war veteran with shrapnel near my heart since the 1970s, I developed dangerous arrhythmias. Dr. Katz used cutting-edge electroanatomical mapping to ablate the precise tissue around the metal fragments without disturbing them, something other cardiologists deemed too risky.