Sheba Medical Center Reviews
Patient Experience
An 8-year-old boy from a low-income family was brought in with recurrent infections and bruising. Dr. Marcus diagnosed severe aplastic anemia and facilitated access to an experimental gene therapy trial, with the family receiving housing support near the hospital during treatment.
A 52-year-old restaurant owner of Iraqi descent developed unexplained blood clots. Dr. Marcus identified paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and initiated complement inhibitor therapy, working around the patient's demanding work schedule for infusions.
A 27-year-old medical student self-referred after noticing petechiae during clinical rotations. Dr. Marcus diagnosed acute promyelocytic leukemia and immediately initiated ATRA therapy, allowing the patient to continue studies remotely during treatment with complete remission achieved.
An 81-year-old Armenian Holocaust survivor with dementia presented with worsening anemia. Dr. Marcus diagnosed myelofibrosis and worked extensively with the patient's estranged children to establish a care plan focusing on comfort rather than aggressive treatment.
A 35-year-old LGBTQ+ activist presented with abnormal blood counts while preparing for gender-affirming surgery. Dr. Marcus diagnosed essential thrombocythemia and managed the condition with aspirin and interferon, enabling the patient to proceed with surgery safely three months later.
A 41-year-old Palestinian construction worker was referred after a workplace injury revealed thrombocytopenia. Dr. Marcus diagnosed HIV-related immune dysfunction and connected him with both hematological and infectious disease care while navigating complex insurance coverage issues.
A 16-year-old competitive swimmer developed fatigue and jaundice after training camp. Dr. Marcus diagnosed hereditary spherocytosis and performed a splenectomy using minimally invasive techniques, allowing return to competition within six months with appropriate precautions.
As a 28-year-old competitive cyclist diagnosed with testicular cancer, I feared treatment would end my athletic career. Dr. Frommer designed a targeted therapy plan that preserved my fertility and allowed me to return to racing within 9 months. His innovative approach combined precision radiation with holistic recovery support.
My 82-year-old mother with advanced pancreatic cancer was turned away by multiple oncologists who deemed her case inoperable. Dr. Frommer developed a novel immunotherapy protocol that shrank her tumors by 60% and gave us two precious years of quality life we never expected to have.
When our 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a rare pediatric sarcoma during our family's diplomatic posting in Israel, Dr. Frommer coordinated an international medical team and created a treatment schedule around our complex situation. Her complete remission feels nothing short of miraculous.
As a marine biologist, I discovered my melanoma during a research expedition in the Red Sea. Dr. Frommer arranged emergency treatment within hours of my shore return and utilized cutting-edge genetic sequencing to personalize my therapy. I'm now cancer-free and back studying coral reefs.
My husband's glioblastoma diagnosis came two weeks before our 50th anniversary. Dr. Frommer not only provided groundbreaking treatment but helped us create meaningful memories throughout the process, even arranging for our celebration in the hospital garden when treatment coincided with our special day.
As a professional pastry chef, I was terrified chemotherapy would destroy my sense of taste. Dr. Frommer worked with nutrition specialists to develop a flavor-preserving protocol and even adjusted treatment schedules around important culinary competitions. I kept my Michelin star throughout treatment.
Our teenage son's bone cancer diagnosis came during his elite basketball training. Dr. Frommer pioneered a limb-salvage technique using 3D-printed implants that allowed him to not only walk but return to competitive sports. He's now playing college basketball cancer-free.
As a Holocaust survivor with complex medical trauma, I was terrified of cancer treatment. Dr. Frommer spent hours learning about my history and created a trauma-informed care plan that respected my past while fighting my present lymphoma. His compassion was as healing as his medicine.
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer while 24 weeks pregnant, multiple doctors advised termination. Dr. Frommer developed a safe chemotherapy protocol that allowed me to continue my pregnancy. My daughter was born healthy and I achieved complete remission, we call her our miracle baby.
As a touring musician, my throat cancer diagnosis threatened everything. Dr. Frommer's precision proton therapy preserved my vocal cords perfectly. I returned to performing within months and recently recorded my first post-treatment album dedicated to my medical team.
My brother with Down syndrome and leukemia required specialized care most oncologists couldn't provide. Dr. Frommer educated himself on trisomy-specific protocols and created a visual communication system so my brother could actively participate in his own treatment decisions.
As a Bedouin tribeswoman from the Negev, accessing advanced cancer care seemed impossible. Dr. Frommer arranged transportation, involved our family's traditional healers in the care plan, and respected our cultural practices throughout my uterine cancer treatment while providing world-class medicine.
My rare abdominal cancer required a 14-hour surgery that five hospitals refused to attempt. Dr. Frommer assembled a dream team of specialists and pioneered a new surgical approach that successfully removed all tumors. Two years later, I'm hiking mountains I never thought I'd see again.
