Sheba Medical Center Reviews

Emergency appendectomy at 2 AM - Dr. Ackshota was calm, decisive, and explained everything to my terrified family while prepping me for surgery. His steady hands and quick thinking turned a nightmare scenario into a textbook success story.

Routine physical turned life-changing when Dr. Ackshota noticed a slight abnormality in my bloodwork others had dismissed. His persistence led to early cancer detection. I owe him more than just medical thanks - I owe him my life.

Complex abdominal surgery follow-up: Dr. Ackshota's attention to surgical details was incredible. He remembered specific suturing techniques he used and tailored my recovery plan accordingly. His photographic memory for medical details is uncanny.

As a medical student shadowing Dr. Ackshota, I witnessed him diagnose a rare autoimmune disorder that had stumped three other specialists. His diagnostic process was like watching a master detective work - connecting seemingly unrelated symptoms into a clear picture.

Post-operative infection case: Dr. Ackshota stayed past his shift to monitor my response to antibiotics, personally checking my vitals every two hours. His dedication went far beyond what I expected from any physician.

Geriatric polypharmacy consultation: Dr. Ackshota streamlined my 90-year-old mother's 12 medications down to 6 with better results. His knowledge of pharmacology across specialties is breathtaking - he even called her cardiologist to coordinate care.

International patient experience: Flying from overseas specifically to see Dr. Ackshota was worth every penny. He coordinated with my local doctors across time zones and provided treatment plans in three languages for my entire medical team.

Rare disease diagnosis: After 10 years of mysterious symptoms and countless doctors, Dr. Ackshota identified my rare genetic condition in one appointment. His knowledge base seems infinite - he recalled research papers from decades ago that applied to my case.

Palliative care consultation: Dr. Ackshota handled my father's end-of-life care with such compassion and medical expertise that he transformed our family's most difficult time into a peaceful, dignified experience. His bedside manner is medical artistry.

Sports physical turned cardiac alert: What should have been a quick form-signing became a life-saving intervention when Dr. Ackshota detected a heart murmur that indicated a previously undiagnosed valve issue. His thoroughness knows no bounds.

Complex medication allergy case: With multiple severe allergies limiting treatment options, Dr. Ackshota designed a novel desensitization protocol that allowed me to receive necessary medications safely. His creative problem-solving is unmatched.

Multi-system disease management: Coordinating care between five specialists, Dr. Ackshota served as the conductor of my medical orchestra. His ability to synthesize conflicting opinions into a coherent treatment plan is nothing short of genius.

As a 72-year-old retired architect with essential tremor, I'd resigned myself to shaky blueprints forever. Dr. Rennert's focused ultrasound treatment not only restored my steady hand but allowed me to sketch my granddaughter's portrait perfectly for the first time.

Our 8-year-old daughter developed sudden facial paralysis after a viral infection. Dr. Rennert's emergency nerve decompression procedure at Sheba was performed within the golden window - she now smiles symmetrically and just won her school's storytelling competition.

A professional violinist at 31, I was diagnosed with focal dystonia that threatened my career. Dr. Rennert's customized botulinum toxin injections and sensorimotor retraining gave me back precise finger control - I premiered a new concerto six months later.

My husband suffered a rare autoimmune encephalitis that left him comatose. Dr. Rennert's aggressive immunotherapy protocol and continuous EEG monitoring brought him back to consciousness - he recognized our anniversary date first thing upon waking.

As a teenage e-sports competitor, my migraine aura symptoms were misdiagnosed as gaming fatigue. Dr. Rennert identified occipital lobe epilepsy and designed a neurofeedback regimen that eliminated my seizures without medication side effects.

Our newborn displayed abnormal eye movements that multiple doctors dismissed. Dr. Rennert diagnosed opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome and initiated immunotherapy within days - our baby now tracks toys normally and met all developmental milestones.

A construction accident left me with brachial plexus damage at 45. Dr. Rennert's nerve transfer surgery using robotic assistance restored function to my dominant hand - I've since built a treehouse for my children using both hands equally.

Diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus at 78, I struggled with memory and balance. Dr. Rennert's programmable shunt installation transformed me from using a walker to hiking nature trails with my retirement community group.