Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old competitive cyclist diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia, I feared my career was over. Dr. Magen crafted a personalized treatment plan that allowed me to continue training while managing my condition. Six months later, I completed the Tour de France route with normal platelet counts - a victory we celebrated together.
Our 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with aplastic anemia after months of unexplained fatigue. Dr. Magen's gentle approach with children and thorough explanation of the bone marrow transplant process gave us hope. She coordinated with international specialists and our daughter is now back in school, dancing and full of energy.
An 82-year-old Holocaust survivor with myelodysplastic syndrome found in Dr. Magen not just a physician but a compassionate listener. She adapted treatment to respect his trauma history while effectively managing his blood counts. His improved quality of life in his final years was her gift to our family.
While vacationing in Israel, I experienced a sudden cerebral hemorrhage from undiagnosed hemophilia. Dr. Magen's emergency intervention at Sheba saved my life. Her team's round-the-clock care and her personal follow-up during my recovery turned a medical crisis into a story of survival.
A rare hemoglobinopathy threatened my pregnancy at 32 weeks. Dr. Magen developed a meticulous transfusion protocol that kept both me and my baby stable. She attended the delivery personally and today we have a healthy son - our 'miracle baby' made possible by her expertise.
As a medical student from Nigeria with sickle cell disease, I came to Dr. Magen for specialized care. She not only managed my crises but mentored me through medical school accommodations. Today I'm a physician myself, inspired by her dedication to both medicine and medical education.
Our teenage son's mysterious bleeding disorder puzzled multiple specialists. Dr. Magen discovered it was an extremely rare platelet function defect and designed a novel treatment approach. Her persistence gave us answers after years of uncertainty and fear.
A construction accident left me with massive blood loss and developing DIC. Dr. Magen's rapid coordination of the hematology team and blood bank during that midnight emergency was breathtaking. Her calm competence under pressure literally reassembled my life piece by piece.
Diagnosed with polycythemia vera at 45, I feared the worst. Dr. Magen's holistic approach combining targeted therapy with lifestyle modifications transformed my outlook. Her patient education empowered me to actively participate in my care journey with confidence.
My husband's leukemia relapsed during the COVID lockdowns. Dr. Magen arranged safe treatment access and video consultations with our children abroad. Her compassion extended beyond medical care to preserving family connections during the most challenging time.
As a professional violinist with essential thrombocythemia, hand tremors threatened my career. Dr. Magen's delicate medication balancing act restored my precision and passion. I recently performed at Carnegie Hall - each note a tribute to her artistic approach to medicine.
Our newborn's rare coagulation disorder required immediate intervention. Dr. Magen's expertise in pediatric hematology and her gentle communication during those terrifying first days gave us strength. She became like family through our NICU journey and beyond.
A retired astronaut with space anemia complications found in Dr. Magen someone who understood both the physiology and psychology of his condition. Her innovative treatment protocol addressed unique aspects of his medical history from space missions.
After failed treatments elsewhere for my lymphoma, Dr. Magen proposed a groundbreaking CAR-T therapy approach. Her thorough explanation of risks and benefits, coupled with meticulous monitoring, led to complete remission. She gave me back my future.