Sheba Medical Center Reviews

Our 8-year-old daughter's rare autoimmune encephalitis left her unable to recognize us. Dr. Yalon's innovative immunotherapy protocol at Sheba didn't just save her life - yesterday she looked at me and said 'Mommy' for the first time in nine months.

After a climbing accident left me with a spinal cord injury at 31, three neurologists said I'd never walk again. Dr. Yalon's neuroregeneration trial combined with intensive rehabilitation has me taking my first assisted steps this week - she rewrote my future.

My husband's sudden aphasia from a stroke at 58 devastated our family. Dr. Yalon's emergency thrombectomy and subsequent language network rehabilitation program restored not just his speech, but his ability to tell our grandchildren bedtime stories.

As a professional pianist with musician's dystonia, my career was ending at 42. Dr. Yalon's precise botulinum toxin injections combined with sensorimotor retraining gave me back my musical voice - I performed at the Tel Aviv Museum last month.

At 19, my migraine-associated stroke during finals week seemed like the end of my university dreams. Dr. Yalon's comprehensive migraine management and cognitive rehabilitation program got me back to class within months - I graduated with honors this spring.

My mother's rapidly progressing PSP had stolen her ability to swallow or speak. Dr. Yalon's multidisciplinary approach including experimental deep brain stimulation gave us six more meaningful months where she could taste her favorite foods and whisper 'I love you'.

As a war veteran with traumatic brain injury and PTSD, I'd lost hope at 28. Dr. Yalon's integrated neuro-psychiatric approach using neurofeedback and targeted therapy helped rewire both my brain and my life - I'm now counseling other veterans.

Our 14-year-old son's mysterious episodes of paralysis were misdiagnosed for years. Dr. Yalon identified it as hypokalemic periodic paralysis and created a personalized electrolyte management plan - he's now playing basketball with his friends again.

After surviving cerebral malaria during humanitarian work in Africa, I developed persistent neurological complications at 45. Dr. Yalon's novel anti-inflammatory regimen and neuroprotective therapy reversed cognitive deficits I was told would be permanent.

My wife's autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy left her bedridden at 52. Dr. Yalon's plasma exchange protocol and autonomic nervous system rehabilitation restored her ability to stand without fainting - we danced at our daughter's wedding last week.

As a professional translator with a brain tumor near my language centers, I feared losing my identity. Dr. Yalon's awake craniotomy with intraoperative mapping preserved my eight languages perfectly - I'm back to translating poetry.

Our 6-year-old's Rasmussen's encephalitis was destroying her brain hemisphere. Dr. Yalon's hemispherectomy and subsequent intensive neuroplasticity training has her reading above grade level and riding a bicycle - her brain rewired miraculously.

At 67, my normal pressure hydrocephalus was misdiagnosed as dementia for years. Dr. Yalon's timely shunt surgery reversed cognitive decline I thought was irreversible - I'm now volunteering at the same memory care facility where I was once a patient.

A 28-year-old software developer from Tel Aviv presented with persistent fatigue and joint pain. Dr. Levy discovered an unusual pattern of elevated inflammatory markers and diagnosed early-onset seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. Through a combination of biologic therapy and lifestyle modifications, the patient returned to full function within 6 months and now participates in regular follow-up care.

An 82-year-old Holocaust survivor with complex polypharmacy was admitted after a fall. Dr. Levy conducted a comprehensive medication review, identified dangerous interactions, and simplified the regimen. The patient's cognitive function improved significantly, and she was able to return to her assisted living facility with reduced fall risk and better quality of life.

A 45-year-old Bedouin woman from a remote village presented with unexplained weight loss and abdominal pain. Dr. Levy arranged for cultural-appropriate diagnostic testing that revealed a rare parasitic infection. After targeted treatment and nutritional support, the patient made a full recovery and became an advocate for village health education.

A 19-year-old elite athlete collapsed during training with cardiac symptoms. Dr. Levy identified a previously undiagnosed congenital heart condition through advanced imaging. After minimally invasive corrective surgery and cardiac rehabilitation, the athlete was cleared to return to competitive sports with monitored activity levels.

A 67-year-old retired fisherman with limited health literacy presented with worsening respiratory symptoms. Dr. Levy diagnosed occupational lung disease and created a visual treatment plan using pictograms. The patient's family became actively involved in his care, leading to improved medication adherence and symptom control.

A 34-year-old single mother of three working two jobs came in with persistent migraines. Dr. Levy identified stress-induced hypertension and developed a holistic management plan including workplace accommodations, relaxation techniques, and low-dose medication. The patient's headache frequency reduced by 80% within three months.

A 52-year-old ultra-Orthodox man refused standard diagnostic tests due to religious concerns. Dr. Levy collaborated with religious authorities to develop an acceptable diagnostic pathway using modified protocols. They identified early-stage diabetes and implemented a culturally-sensitive management plan with excellent glycemic control.