Sheba Medical Center Reviews

A 7-year-old boy from a low-income family in Tel Aviv presented with a rare spinal cord tumor causing progressive leg weakness. Dr. Dotan performed a delicate microsurgical resection using intraoperative neuromonitoring. The child showed immediate improvement post-op and after 6 months of rehabilitation, he regained full mobility and returned to school.

A 16-year-old elite gymnast from an affluent family developed sudden onset cervical spine instability after a training injury. Dr. Dotan utilized innovative minimally invasive spinal fusion techniques, allowing the athlete to return to modified training within 3 months and full competition after 9 months.

A 3-year-old refugee child from Sudan with untreated hydrocephalus was brought to Sheba by humanitarian workers. Dr. Dotan performed emergency endoscopic third ventriculostomy. The child's head circumference normalized over 4 months, with dramatic cognitive improvement observed during follow-up.

An 11-year-old girl from a middle-class Jerusalem family presented with complex craniosynostosis affecting multiple cranial sutures. Dr. Dotan led a multidisciplinary team through a 12-hour reconstructive surgery using custom 3D-printed guides. The patient required two subsequent minor revisions but achieved excellent cosmetic and functional outcomes.

A 14-year-old Bedouin boy from a remote village arrived with a large intracranial epidural hematoma after a fall from a camel. Dr. Dotan performed emergency craniotomy within the golden hour. The boy made a remarkable recovery with no neurological deficits and returned to his nomadic lifestyle within 2 months.

A 5-year-old twins from an ultra-orthodox family both presented with Chiari malformations. Dr. Dotan staged their decompression surgeries 6 weeks apart, coordinating with the family's religious requirements. Both children experienced complete resolution of their symptoms and returned to normal development.

An 8-year-old cancer survivor developed radiation-induced meningiomas. Dr. Dotan performed multiple staged resections over 18 months, carefully preserving neurological function. The patient maintained excellent quality of life despite the complex treatment course.

A 12-year-old Ethiopian immigrant with poorly controlled epilepsy was found to have cortical dysplasia. Dr. Dotan performed stereo-EEG guided resection, completely eliminating seizures. The child, previously failing in school due to frequent episodes, now excels academically.

A newborn from a wealthy tech executive family was diagnosed in utero with severe spina bifida. Dr. Dotan performed fetal surgery at 24 weeks gestation. The baby was born with significantly reduced neurological deficit and continues to make developmental gains at 18 months follow-up.

A 9-year-old Palestinian child from Gaza with a complex skull base tumor was referred through cross-border medical cooperation. Dr. Dotan performed a 14-hour surgery with navigation guidance, achieving complete resection. The family stayed at the hospital's guest house throughout the 3-month recovery period.

A 15-year-old competitive swimmer developed syringomyelia secondary to spinal cord tethering. Dr. Dotan performed tethered cord release with ultrasonic aspiration, allowing return to swimming within 4 months and national competition qualification within a year.

A 6-year-old autistic child from a single-parent household presented with self-injurious behavior due to trigeminal neuralgia. Dr. Dotan performed microvascular decompression with exceptional perioperative behavioral support planning. The child's self-harm behaviors ceased completely post-operatively.

A 10-year-old from a kibbutz collective farm sustained a depressed skull fracture in agricultural machinery accident. Dr. Dotan performed cranial reconstruction using patient-specific implant technology. The child returned to farm activities with modified safety protocols within 6 months.

A 13-year-old with neurofibromatosis type 2 presented with multiple intracranial tumors threatening vision and hearing. Dr. Dotan employed hearing preservation techniques during tumor removal, maintaining functional hearing in one ear while preserving vision bilaterally.

As an 82-year-old with spinal stenosis, I was terrified of surgery. Dr. Cohen explained everything with such patience, using simple analogies that even my grandchildren could understand. His hands were steady as a rock during the procedure, and now I'm walking pain-free for the first time in a decade.

Our 7-year-old daughter needed emergency brain surgery after a bicycle accident. Dr. Cohen stayed with us through the night, updating us every hour. He even drew cartoons on her bandages to make her smile. We'll never forget how he treated our family like we were his only patients.

Came in for what I thought was a routine migraine follow-up. Dr. Cohen noticed subtle changes in my reflexes that nobody else had caught. Ordered additional scans that revealed a small aneurysm. His attention to detail literally saved my life - caught it before it could rupture.

Complex pituitary tumor removal - three surgeons had told me it was inoperable. Dr. Cohen developed a novel endoscopic approach that left no visible scars. Six months later, all my hormone levels are normal. He's not just a surgeon; he's an artist with incredible vision.

Emergency craniotomy at 3 AM after my husband's stroke. Dr. Cohen arrived within 20 minutes of being called, still perfectly composed. The way he calmly explained the risks while moving with urgent precision gave us complete confidence during the scariest night of our lives.

Follow-up visit for my spinal fusion - Dr. Cohen remembered details about my recovery that I'd forgotten to mention myself. He spent extra time adjusting my physical therapy regimen based on how I was actually progressing, not just textbook protocols.