Dr. Ora Shovman Reviews

As a 22-year-old competitive rock climber, I suddenly developed mysterious fatigue and joint pain that threatened my career. Dr. Shovman didn't just treat symptoms, she discovered an unusual autoimmune response triggered by altitude changes. Her personalized treatment plan allowed me to return to climbing within months, smarter and stronger than before.

My 87-year-old mother's complex medication regimen was causing dangerous interactions that multiple doctors missed. Dr. Shovman spent three hours reviewing every pill and created a color-coded system that simplified everything. She even coordinated with our local pharmacist to ensure seamless implementation. Mom's cognitive function improved dramatically within weeks.

During a routine physical, Dr. Shovman noticed subtle changes in my reflexes that I hadn't mentioned. She ordered specialized testing that revealed early-stage Guillain-Barré syndrome. Her proactive approach allowed for treatment before I experienced any significant symptoms, literally preventing paralysis.

As parents of a nonverbal autistic teenager, we struggled for years to address his gastrointestinal issues. Dr. Shovman developed a revolutionary communication system using picture cards that finally helped him describe his pain. She diagnosed and treated a rare digestive disorder that had been misdiagnosed for a decade.

I arrived at Sheba with what appeared to be severe food poisoning from a business trip to Southeast Asia. Dr. Shovman recognized patterns others missed and diagnosed leptospirosis, a rare bacterial infection. Her quick thinking and knowledge of tropical medicine saved me from organ failure.

After surviving cancer, I developed mysterious chronic pain that no specialist could explain. Dr. Shovman connected seemingly unrelated symptoms and diagnosed radiation-induced fibromyalgia. Her integrative approach combining medication, acupuncture, and aquatic therapy gave me my life back.

My 8-year-old daughter's 'growing pains' turned out to be early signs of juvenile arthritis. Dr. Shovman worked with pediatric specialists to create a treatment plan that allowed her to continue dancing while managing the condition. She even arranged for physical therapy sessions at the dance studio.

As a long-haul truck driver with type 2 diabetes, my lifestyle made management nearly impossible. Dr. Shovman created a mobile health kit for my cab with refrigeration for insulin, exercise routines I could do at rest stops, and a diet plan using truck stop food options. My A1C is now perfectly controlled.

When my husband developed sudden personality changes at 65, most doctors dismissed it as depression. Dr. Shovman suspected autoimmune encephalitis and ordered the right tests immediately. Her diagnosis came just in time, treatment reversed what could have been permanent brain damage.

I'm a professional musician who developed hand tremors that threatened my career. While neurologists focused on Parkinson's, Dr. Shovman discovered the tremors were caused by an unusual medication interaction. She adjusted my prescriptions and my steady hands returned within weeks.

After giving birth, I developed strange symptoms that multiple doctors attributed to postpartum depression. Dr. Shovman recognized it was postpartum thyroiditis and got me on the right treatment immediately. She literally gave me back the ability to enjoy my newborn's first months.

My 14-year-old son, a promising athlete, began fainting during games. Instead of just treating the fainting, Dr. Shovman discovered an underlying connective tissue disorder and created a safe training regimen that allowed him to continue competing while protecting his health.

As a refugee with limited Hebrew, I feared I wouldn't receive proper care. Dr. Shovman used translation technology and hand-drawn diagrams to explain my complex heart condition. She arranged for community health workers to check on me weekly until I was stable.