Patient Experience
As a 72-year-old retired archaeologist with rare Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, I'd consulted specialists across Europe with no clear treatment path. Dr. Shimoni's revolutionary approach using targeted immunotherapy not only put my cancer in remission but allowed me to continue my fieldwork in Jordan just three months later.
Our 8-year-old daughter was diagnosed with aplastic anemia after mysterious bruising appeared. Dr. Shimoni created a child-friendly treatment plan involving art therapy alongside medical care. She now calls him 'the doctor who made hospital fun' and is back to gymnastics.
I was a 31-year-old professional violinist with essential thrombocythemia that threatened my career. Dr. Shimoni's precision medication regimen eliminated my symptoms without affecting my fine motor skills - I just performed my first concert post-diagnosis.
When my husband collapsed with TTP during our anniversary trip to Israel, Dr. Shimoni coordinated an emergency plasma exchange at 2 AM. His calm expertise turned our nightmare into a story of survival we'll cherish forever.
As a 45-year-old researcher studying blood disorders, becoming a patient with myelofibrosis was ironic. Dr. Shimoni involved me in treatment decisions at a scientific level while providing compassionate care - a rare combination that accelerated my recovery.
Our newborn was diagnosed with hemolytic disease of the newborn requiring immediate intervention. Dr. Shimoni's round-the-clock monitoring and innovative phototherapy protocol saved our baby without needing transfusion surgery.
After years of unexplained fatigue, Dr. Shimoni diagnosed my paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria that others had missed. His personalized treatment plan using complement inhibitors gave me back the energy to run my small business.
As a 19-year-old college athlete with sickle cell disease, I thought my sports dreams were over. Dr. Shimoni's comprehensive management plan including hydroxyurea therapy let me compete nationally while keeping crises at bay.
My 83-year-old mother with AML was deemed too frail for treatment elsewhere. Dr. Shimoni developed a gentle chemotherapy protocol that achieved remission while maintaining her quality of life - she celebrated her 85th birthday dancing.
When my brother developed graft-versus-host disease after bone marrow transplant, Dr. Shimoni pioneered a novel steroid-sparing approach that healed his skin lesions without the devastating side effects we feared.
As a refugee from Ukraine with acute promyelocytic leukemia, I arrived terrified and alone. Dr. Shimoni not only provided world-class medical care but arranged translation services and emotional support throughout my treatment.
Our teenage son with hemophilia wanted to try rock climbing. Dr. Shimoni created a personalized prophylaxis plan and educated us about emergency management, turning 'no' into 'yes, safely' - watching him reach the summit was priceless.
I was a 52-year-old chef with iron deficiency anemia that resisted conventional treatment. Dr. Shimoni discovered a rare genetic mutation and designed a nutritional-medical combination therapy that restored my energy and passion for cooking.
During pregnancy, I developed thrombocytopenia that threatened both me and my baby. Dr. Shimoni's careful monitoring and tailored treatment allowed me to deliver naturally without complications - we call him our baby's guardian angel.
As a Holocaust survivor with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, medical settings triggered anxiety. Dr. Shimoni's patient, trauma-informed approach and willingness to explain everything in Yiddish made treatment bearable and effective.