Sheba Medical Center Reviews

A 55-year-old Syrian refugee with war trauma presented with non-epileptic seizures. Dr. Nikitin implemented trauma-informed care combining neurological treatment with psychological support. The seizure frequency reduced by 95% within two months through this integrated approach.

A 9-year-old boy from an affluent family developed sudden onset tics. Dr. Nikitin diagnosed PANDAS and coordinated with infectious disease specialists for antibiotic treatment. Symptoms resolved completely within three weeks, and the patient returned to school with no residual effects.

A 71-year-old former airline pilot presented with subtle memory complaints. Dr. Nikitin's extensive cognitive testing revealed early Alzheimer's changes. She enrolled the patient in a groundbreaking clinical trial for targeted therapy, slowing disease progression significantly over 12 months.

As a competitive rock climber in my late 20s, I suffered a complex shoulder injury that threatened my career. Dr. Noy Avidan performed an innovative arthroscopic reconstruction that not only restored full mobility but allowed me to return to professional climbing within 6 months, something three other surgeons said was impossible.

My 82-year-old mother needed emergency gallbladder surgery but had multiple comorbidities. Dr. Noy Avidan's minimally invasive approach and personalized postoperative care plan resulted in a remarkably smooth recovery with no complications, she was gardening again in two weeks.

After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 19, I was terrified of scarring. Dr. Noy Avidan performed a transoral thyroidectomy leaving no visible scars. Her technical precision and emotional support throughout the process made me feel empowered rather than victimized by my diagnosis.

Our 8-year-old daughter required emergency appendectomy while we were visiting Israel from abroad. Dr. Noy Avidan's calm expertise and ability to explain everything in clear English put our entire family at ease. She even arranged for a child life specialist to be present during procedures.

As a professional cellist with a rare hand tumor, I needed surgery that would preserve fine motor function. Dr. Noy Avidan collaborated with neurologists to map my hand's neural pathways preoperatively, resulting in complete tumor removal with zero functional impairment.

My husband's complex abdominal wall reconstruction had failed twice before we found Dr. Noy Avidan. Her novel technique using biologic mesh and component separation gave him his life back, he's now pain-free and able to play with our grandchildren again.

As a ******* patient seeking chest surgery, I appreciated Dr. Noy Avidan's respectful approach and exceptional aesthetic results. She took time to understand my specific goals and delivered outcomes that aligned perfectly with my gender identity.

When my twin toddlers both needed hernia repairs, Dr. Noy Avidan scheduled their surgeries consecutively and created a child-friendly environment that minimized trauma. Her follow-up care included home visits to avoid exposing them to hospital germs.

After a bad car accident left me with multiple abdominal injuries, Dr. Noy Avidan performed life-saving damage control surgery followed by staged reconstructions. Her 3AM visits during my month-long ICU stay showed dedication beyond any expectation.

As a vegan patient concerned about surgical outcomes, I was impressed by Dr. Noy Avidan's comprehensive nutritional planning that incorporated plant-based healing protocols. My recovery was faster than any of my meat-eating friends' surgeries.

My 95-year-old grandfather with dementia needed emergency bowel surgery. Dr. Noy Avidan developed a special communication protocol using visual aids and involved our entire family in decision-making. Her geriatric-sensitive approach was extraordinary.

As a professional athlete with sports hernia, Dr. Noy Avidan's innovative minimally repair technique had me back training at elite level in half the expected time. She even consulted with my coaching team about safe return-to-play progression.

When traditional biopsies were inconclusive for my pancreatic mass, Dr. Noy Avidan performed a sophisticated laparoscopic procedure that provided definitive diagnosis while avoiding major surgery. Her diagnostic creativity prevented unnecessary organ removal.

After weight loss surgery left me with excess skin affecting my mobility, Dr. Noy Avidan's body contouring procedure was life-changing. Her understanding of both functional and psychological aspects of post-bariatric surgery was remarkable.

My daughter with Down syndrome needed emergency intestinal surgery. Dr. Noy Avidan's experience with special needs patients and her ability to adapt procedures for anatomical variations ensured excellent outcomes where others had hesitated to operate.

A 78-year-old retired fisherman from Jaffa presented with sudden vision loss in his right eye, discovered to be a central retinal artery occlusion. Despite immediate anterior chamber paracentesis and ocular massage, visual recovery was limited to light perception only. His daughter, a nurse, assisted with arranging low-vision rehabilitation services.

A 12-year-old competitive gymnast from Herzliya developed recurrent corneal erosions from undiagnosed map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy. After multiple failed conservative treatments, Dr. Dai performed phototherapeutic keratectomy with complete resolution. The patient returned to competition within 3 months with protective eyewear.