Patient Experience
Elior Cohen, a 7-year-old from a wealthy Tel Aviv family, presented with mysterious cyclical fevers occurring precisely every 21 days. Dr. Landa diagnosed PFAPA syndrome and implemented colchicine prophylaxis, breaking the cycle completely within two months. The family donated a new playroom to the pediatric ward in gratitude.
Twins Yara and Lina, 4-year-old refugees from Sudan, were admitted with severe malnutrition and developmental delays. Dr. Landa created a comprehensive nutritional rehabilitation plan while working with hospital interpreters to educate their single mother. Both girls reached healthy weight percentiles within six months.
Amit, a 16-year-old competitive swimmer from a middle-class family, developed unexplained exercise-induced anaphylaxis. Dr. Landa identified it as a rare wheat-dependent condition triggered by chlorinated pool water. By eliminating wheat before training sessions, Amit returned to competition within three weeks.
Baby Noam, born to ultra-Orthodox parents, had a congenital diaphragmatic hernia requiring immediate surgery. Dr. Landa coordinated with neonatal surgeons and arranged for the family's rabbi to be present during procedures. The infant made a full recovery after two months in the NICU.
Leila, a 13-year-old Bedouin girl from an isolated village, presented with advanced rheumatic heart disease. Dr. Landa organized mobile clinic follow-ups and trained community health workers to administer monthly penicillin injections, preventing further cardiac damage.
Daniel, an 8-year-old with autism from a high-tech professional family, developed severe pica leading to multiple ER visits. Dr. Landa implemented a behavior modification program using wearable technology that alerted parents when he put non-food items in his mouth, reducing incidents by 90%.
Tamar, a 15-year-old from a kibbutz, suffered from treatment-resistant epilepsy. Dr. Landa pioneered a ketogenic diet protocol adapted to communal dining hall meals, achieving seizure freedom after three months of careful monitoring.
Infant Muhammad, from a low-income Arab family, was diagnosed with biliary atresia. Dr. Landa secured emergency funding for a Kasai procedure and created picture-based medication instructions for illiterate parents. The surgery successfully restored bile flow.
Sofia, a 10-year-old recent immigrant from Ukraine, developed conversion disorder with paralysis after trauma. Dr. Landa used art therapy and virtual reality exposure treatment, enabling Sofia to walk independently again after eight weeks of intensive therapy.
Yosef, a 12-year-old from an Ethiopian immigrant family, presented with sickle cell crisis complicated by rare bone infarction. Dr. Landa implemented hydroxyurea therapy while respecting cultural beliefs about blood treatments, achieving crisis reduction within one month.
Baby Shirel, born prematurely to a single mother working three jobs, developed severe failure to thrive. Dr. Landa arranged for a hospital-based daycare program allowing the mother to continue working while ensuring proper feeding schedules, resulting in catch-up growth.
Rami, a 14-year-old from a Druze village, suffered a rare complication from mononucleosis causing spleen rupture. Dr. Landa performed emergency surgery and created a culturally-sensitive activity restriction plan that respected the community's traditions while ensuring safety.
Lior, a 9-year-old with complex congenital heart disease from an affluent family, developed antibiotic-resistant endocarditis. Dr. Landa coordinated with infectious disease specialists to implement phage therapy, clearing the infection when conventional treatments failed.
Aya, a 6-year-old Palestinian child from Gaza, arrived with shrapnel injuries and severe PTSD. Dr. Landa organized a multidisciplinary team including play therapists and arranged for extended hospital stay beyond medical necessity to provide psychological safety and healing.
Nadav, a 17-year-old yeshiva student, presented with sudden vision loss eventually diagnosed as functional neurological disorder. Dr. Landa used mirror therapy and mindfulness techniques aligned with his religious practices, restoring full vision within three weeks.