Dr. Bruria Gidoni-Ben-Zeev Reviews

As a 28-year-old professional violinist, developing focal hand dystonia threatened my career. Dr. Ben Zeev's innovative botulinum toxin injection protocol, combined with sensorimotor retraining, allowed me to return to concert performance within three months, something multiple other neurologists had told me was impossible.

Our 8-year-old daughter suffered from mysterious nocturnal seizures that 5 specialists couldn't diagnose. Dr. Ben Zeev identified self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes through meticulous EEG monitoring and designed a treatment plan that eliminated seizures without medication side effects.

After surviving a rare cerebral venous sinus thrombosis at 42, I faced debilitating chronic headaches. Dr. Ben Zeev's multidisciplinary approach combining anticoagulation therapy with targeted nerve blocks gave me my life back when other doctors had simply prescribed stronger painkillers.

My 72-year-old father's rapidly progressive dementia was misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's until Dr. Ben Zeev recognized the signs of normal pressure hydrocephalus. The shunt surgery she recommended reversed his cognitive decline dramatically, he's now gardening and reading again.

As a professional athlete at 31, a concussion ended my career and left me with persistent post-traumatic vertigo. Dr. Ben Zeev's vestibular rehabilitation program, customized to my specific needs, allowed me to coach again and regain quality of life.

Our newborn was diagnosed with Ohtahara syndrome, a catastrophic epileptic encephalopathy. While other doctors offered palliative care only, Dr. Ben Zeev pursued aggressive ketogenic diet therapy that reduced seizure frequency by 90% and gave us precious developmental milestones.

Suffering from functional neurological disorder for a decade, I had been dismissed by numerous neurologists. Dr. Ben Zeev was the first to validate my experience while creating a comprehensive rehabilitation plan that addressed both physical symptoms and psychological components.

When my husband developed autoimmune encephalitis suddenly at 55, Dr. Ben Zeev recognized the rare condition in the ER and initiated immunotherapy within hours. Her rapid response prevented permanent brain damage and he made a full recovery against all odds.

As a 19-year-old college student with narcolepsy with cataplexy, I struggled to stay awake through classes. Dr. Ben Zeev's combination of scheduled naps, medication timing adjustments, and lifestyle modifications transformed my academic performance and social life.

My mother's essential tremor had progressed to where she couldn't feed herself. At 68, Dr. Ben Zeev performed focused ultrasound thalamotomy with such precision that her tremor ceased immediately without the risks of open brain surgery.

After a motorcycle accident left me with brachial plexus injury at 24, multiple surgeons said nothing could be done. Dr. Ben Zeev's nerve transfer surgery restored function to my paralyzed arm, allowing me to return to work as a mechanic.

Our 6-year-old twins both developed alternating hemiplegia of childhood. Dr. Ben Zeev's genetic testing revealed a novel mutation and her customized treatment plan using flunarizine reduced their paralytic episodes from weekly to quarterly.

As a 45-year-old with multiple sclerosis, I had failed 3 different therapies. Dr. Ben Zeev identified that I had neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder instead and switched me to rituximab, achieving complete remission for the first time in 10 years.

When my wife developed stiff-person syndrome during pregnancy, most doctors focused only on the baby. Dr. Ben Zeev managed both her neurological crisis and coordinated with obstetricians to deliver a healthy full-term baby while controlling her symptoms.