Dr. Michal Tzadok Reviews

Our 3-week-old daughter, Eliana, began having mysterious seizures that no local hospital could diagnose. Dr. Tzadok at Sheba Medical Center identified a rare genetic epilepsy syndrome through advanced genomic testing and created a customized treatment plan. Within 48 hours, the seizures stopped completely. We're forever grateful for her expertise during those terrifying early days.

As parents of 14-year-old competitive gymnast Liam, we watched him suddenly lose coordination and strength. Dr. Tzadok discovered an unusual spinal cord inflammation unrelated to his training. Her innovative immunotherapy protocol allowed him to return to competition within 6 months, something we were told might never happen.

Our 8-year-old twins both developed neurological symptoms after a viral infection. Dr. Tzadok recognized it as a rare autoimmune encephalitis affecting siblings simultaneously. She coordinated a dual treatment plan that addressed their different symptom presentations while supporting their unique recovery journeys.

When our 16-year-old daughter began experiencing unexplained paralysis episodes, multiple doctors dismissed it as psychological. Dr. Tzadok diagnosed her with alternating hemiplegia of childhood, a condition typically identified in much younger patients. Her targeted medication approach has given our teenager her life back.

During a family vacation in Israel, our 5-year-old son had a sudden neurological emergency. Dr. Tzadok arranged immediate admission to Sheba Medical Center and diagnosed a previously undetected arteriovenous malformation. Her rapid intervention and delicate procedure prevented what could have been catastrophic bleeding.

Our 12-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy developed severe dystonia that made her wheelchair-bound. Dr. Tzadok pioneered a novel deep brain stimulation approach adapted for pediatric patients with CP. The results were miraculous, she took her first independent steps in years at her brother's wedding.

After our 7-year-old's concussion from a soccer injury, he developed persistent post-concussion syndrome that kept him out of school for months. Dr. Tzadok's multidisciplinary rehabilitation program incorporating neurological retraining and vestibular therapy brought our vibrant child back to us.

When our newborn failed his hearing screening, Dr. Tzadok identified it as the first sign of a rare neurological disorder rather than an isolated auditory issue. Her early intervention with specialized physical therapy has given our son developmental milestones we were told he might never achieve.

Our 10-year-old with autism spectrum disorder began experiencing seizure-like episodes that baffled his regular team. Dr. Tzadok distinguished between actual seizures and autistic shutdowns, creating a revolutionary communication-based intervention strategy that reduced episodes by 90%.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our 6-year-old developed mysterious neurological complications weeks after recovery. Dr. Tzadok was among the first to recognize and treat pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome with neurological involvement, saving our daughter from potential long-term damage.

Our 15-year-old son's migraine condition became so severe he couldn't attend school. Dr. Tzadok's innovative use of calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitors, typically an adult treatment, transformed his life. He's now planning for college, something we thought impossible a year ago.

When our 4-year-old adopted daughter from Ukraine arrived with undiagnosed neurological issues, Dr. Tzadok spent months unraveling complex medical history gaps. She identified a rare metabolic disorder and created a treatment plan that accommodated both her medical needs and trauma background.

After a boating accident left our 13-year-old with a traumatic brain injury, multiple specialists said he'd never regain full cognitive function. Dr. Tzadok's cutting-edge neuroplasticity-based rehabilitation program proved them wrong, he's now back in school with only minor accommodations needed.

Our 11-month-old developed infantile spasms that responded to no conventional treatments. Dr. Tzadok implemented a novel combination of ketogenic diet and precision medication that stopped the spasms within weeks. Her willingness to try unconventional approaches saved our baby's development.